Business

Why 2018 was a big year for small business

Why 2018 was a big year for small business

By Jeremy Field, regional administrator, SBA December is the time of year we reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months. When… Continue reading

  • Dec 19, 2018
Why 2018 was a big year for small business
Aerospace Job Fair coming up Jan. 7 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Aerospace Job Fair coming up Jan. 7 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Thousands of jobs across the state

  • Dec 19, 2018
Aerospace Job Fair coming up Jan. 7 at Kent’s ShoWare Center
Dick’s Drive-In grand opening in Kent set for Wednesday

Dick’s Drive-In grand opening in Kent set for Wednesday

Bands, DJ, politicians, burgers, shakes and fries

  • Dec 13, 2018
Dick’s Drive-In grand opening in Kent set for Wednesday
Dick’s Drive-In celebrates grand opening in Kent

Dick’s Drive-In celebrates grand opening in Kent

On West Hill along Pacific Highway South | Photos

Dick’s Drive-In celebrates grand opening in Kent
Bloodworks Northwest gets a boost from Boeing

Bloodworks Northwest gets a boost from Boeing

$240,000 grant will help hospital partners save lives

  • Dec 12, 2018
Bloodworks Northwest gets a boost from Boeing
King County Council recognizes Dick’s Drive-In for community service

King County Council recognizes Dick’s Drive-In for community service

Restaurant to open new location Dec. 12 in Kent

King County Council recognizes Dick’s Drive-In for community service
Children shop with a cop at Kent Target store

Children shop with a cop at Kent Target store

Officers help kids pick out gifts

  • Dec 10, 2018
Children shop with a cop at Kent Target store
Kent Police, children to holiday shop at Target

Kent Police, children to holiday shop at Target

Program helps those who cannot afford gifts for their families

  • Dec 6, 2018
Kent Police, children to holiday shop at Target

Christmas at Kyler’s: nominate someone who needs vehicle care

Beginning a holiday tradition, Kent-based Kyler’s Auto Detail is asking the public to nominate a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor whose car needs a… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2018
Chamber turns 70

Chamber turns 70

Kent organization celebrates milestone as its continues to serve the business community

Chamber turns 70
24 Hour Fitness plans grand opening Dec. 8 for new Kent Panther Lake location

24 Hour Fitness plans grand opening Dec. 8 for new Kent Panther Lake location

Club at former Albertsons store on 108th Avenue SE

24 Hour Fitness plans grand opening Dec. 8 for new Kent Panther Lake location
Kid to Kid, a children’s and maternity resale store, has opened in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO

Kid to Kid: children’s and maternity resale store opens

Offering new and gently used items

  • Dec 3, 2018
Kid to Kid, a children’s and maternity resale store, has opened in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO
Celebration of life service set for longtime Kent businessman Warren Secord

Celebration of life service set for longtime Kent businessman Warren Secord

Secord, 81, ran automotive shop for many years

Celebration of life service set for longtime Kent businessman Warren Secord
KDP calling on volunteers

KDP calling on volunteers

Residents needed to serve on committees

  • Nov 29, 2018
KDP calling on volunteers
Gift of Peace campaign: Jacksons Food Stores raising funds to end domestic violence

Gift of Peace campaign: Jacksons Food Stores raising funds to end domestic violence

Jacksons Food Stores presents its annual campaign to help end domestic violence in six Western States, including Washington. Now through Dec. 25, customers can donate… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2018
Gift of Peace campaign: Jacksons Food Stores raising funds to end domestic violence
Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

Transfers could start in first quarter of 2019

Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

Bartells continues 16-year holiday tradition with Salvation Army donation drive

For the past 16 years, in partnership with The Salvation Army and two local radio stations, Bartells has hosted Toy N’ Joy, a program designed… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2018
State unemployment rate falls again

State unemployment rate falls again

Washington’s economy added 12,400 jobs in October and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for October was 4.3 percent according to the Employment Security… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2018
State unemployment rate falls again

King County Parks visitors encouraged to participate in online survey aimed at improving amenities, services

As part of its commitment to improving visitor experience, King County Parks is looking for visitor opinions – what’s great about King County’s parks, trails,… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2018
KDP honors the best in downtown business, community efforts

KDP honors the best in downtown business, community efforts

The Doorman Service Company’s Stewart receives President’s Award | PHOTOS

KDP honors the best in downtown business, community efforts