Business

H&R Block’s Oliver receives award for excellence

H&R Block’s Oliver receives award for excellence

H&R Block recently recognized 30 company and franchise associates, including Amanda Oliver of Kent, for going above and beyond for their clients with the 2018… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2018
H&R Block’s Oliver receives award for excellence
8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser starts soon

8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser starts soon

Businesses, groups can sign up starting Oct. 13

8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser starts soon
State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

Unemployment rate dips slightly to 4.5 percent

  • Sep 19, 2018
State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

County’s new solid waste disposal rate to support facility upgrades, service improvements

A small increase in King County’s solid waste disposal rates takes effect Jan. 1, 2019, and includes a discounted fee for low-income customers. “The discounted… Continue reading

  • Sep 13, 2018

Workshop helps property owners deal with alder trees

Red alder can be a vexing species for property owners as older trees quickly become diseased and fall apart, leaving unsightly areas that lack ecological… Continue reading

  • Sep 13, 2018
Minuteman Press opens in Kent

Minuteman Press opens in Kent

For the Reporter Minuteman Press – a full-service printing and marketing design company – has opened in Kent. Dawn and Jeff Brown bought and opened… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2018
Minuteman Press opens in Kent
‘In it for the long haul’

‘In it for the long haul’

Members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 (IUOE) picket outside the Magnum Crane Services, LLC, office on S. 228th St., Kent, on… Continue reading

  • Sep 6, 2018
‘In it for the long haul’
Credit card service provider moves to Kent

Credit card service provider moves to Kent

Company contracts with credit unions

Credit card service provider moves to Kent
Engineering interns embrace Kent-based Novinium’s summer program

Engineering interns embrace Kent-based Novinium’s summer program

Company celebrates 11th year of competitive, comprehensive offerings

  • Aug 31, 2018
Engineering interns embrace Kent-based Novinium’s summer program
Wastemobile makes collection stop in Kent on Sept. 7-9

Wastemobile makes collection stop in Kent on Sept. 7-9

The Wastemobile, a roving household hazardous waste collection service, continues its 2018 season with a collection event in Kent on Sept. 7-9. The Wastemobile will… Continue reading

  • Aug 31, 2018
Wastemobile makes collection stop in Kent on Sept. 7-9
From the ground up

From the ground up

Construction continues for the Marquee on Meeker project

  • Aug 30, 2018
From the ground up
Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29

Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29

New seminars on food trucks, 3-D printing and online reputation management added to schedule

  • Aug 24, 2018
Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29
Kroger to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025

Kroger to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025

Company to start with QFC stores, including Kent location

  • Aug 23, 2018
Kroger to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025
Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates 61rst birthday on Aug. 23 with free car washes

Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates 61rst birthday on Aug. 23 with free car washes

Brown Bear Car Wash turns “61” next Thursday, Aug. 23, and celebrates by offering free “Beary Clean” car washes to customers from 8 a.m. to… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2018
Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates 61rst birthday on Aug. 23 with free car washes
Labor market takes a step up in July

Labor market takes a step up in July

State’s unemployment rate of 4.7 percent matches a historical low

  • Aug 15, 2018
Labor market takes a step up in July
Kent Downtown Partnership invites public to participate in online survey

Kent Downtown Partnership invites public to participate in online survey

Purpose is to gain feedback, help KDP’s board set short and long-term goals for the downtown’s future

  • Aug 14, 2018
Kent Downtown Partnership invites public to participate in online survey

SHAG & Independent Living, Inc., hosts career fair Aug. 17

SHAG & Independent Living, Inc., hosts a career fair on Friday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Celebration Senior Living, 1524 S.… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2018
King County Library System’s new eCard is available

King County Library System’s new eCard is available

Provides online access opportunity for users

  • Aug 10, 2018
King County Library System’s new eCard is available

$5 million available to help customers pay their PSE bills

Funds available for customers in 10 counties, including Seattle and Tacoma

  • Aug 7, 2018
Kent CrossFit plans Officer Moreno fundraiser

Kent CrossFit plans Officer Moreno fundraiser

Workout event set for Aug. 11

Kent CrossFit plans Officer Moreno fundraiser