Business

Gourley named new CEO of Children’s Therapy Center

Gourley named new CEO of Children’s Therapy Center

Children’s Therapy Center, one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive nonprofit pediatric therapy programs with centers in Kent, Tacoma and Burien, has announced the… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2017
Gourley named new CEO of Children’s Therapy Center
Could Kent land a Dick’s Drive-In? Votes to help decide

Could Kent land a Dick’s Drive-In? Votes to help decide

Seattle-based Dick’s Drive-In announced plans last week to build a new restaurant either east or south of their current locations. Kent is one of the… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2017
Could Kent land a Dick’s Drive-In? Votes to help decide
State unemployment rate holds steady in January

State unemployment rate holds steady in January

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held firm in January at 5.1 percent, despite preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2017
State unemployment rate holds steady in January
Kent realtor honored

Kent realtor honored

Marti Reeder, realtor and managing broker with John L. Scott’s Covington-Kent-Maple Valley office, has earned the Chairman’s Circle Award for the third consecutive year. Reeder… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2017
Kent realtor honored
Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station hosts its annual college scholarship fundraiser – Moolah for Schoolah – for Green River College students throughout March. Kent Station began the program… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser
Kent City Council considers B&O tax filing changes

Kent City Council considers B&O tax filing changes

About 1,600 small businesses in Kent might not have to file business and occupation tax forms with the city anymore because they don’t bring in… Continue reading

Kent City Council considers B&O tax filing changes
Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Seattle-based Amazon announced on Thursday a new initiative to generate clean energy by installing solar panels on its fulfillment facilities around the world. The company… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020
Highline College hosts free job fair March 15

Highline College hosts free job fair March 15

Nearly 50 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job openings will be on hand for Highline College’s Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 15.… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Highline College hosts free job fair March 15
Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

Kent’s Airways Brewery and Tap Room, 8611 S. 212th St., will celebrate its seventh anniversary from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. The… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2017
Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

National magazines recognize WGU Washington for supporting military

Two national publications again honored Western Governors University (WGU) for helping meet the educational needs of the nation’s armed forces community. Military Advanced Education &… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2017
Safe driving course coming to Pacific Raceways

Safe driving course coming to Pacific Raceways

Students receive classroom session, hands-on driving challenges

  • Feb 24, 2017
Safe driving course coming to Pacific Raceways
85°C Bakery Cafe opens first Washington location in Tukwila

85°C Bakery Cafe opens first Washington location in Tukwila

People lined up around the outside of the 85°C Bakery Cafe on Friday morning, awaiting the chance to be among its first customers. The Taiwanese… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2017
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85°C Bakery Cafe opens first Washington location in Tukwila
Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids

Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids

Mattress Firm’s 12th annual Pajama Bowl is set for Sunday, April 2, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Acme Bow, 100 Andover Park Way,… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2017
Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids
Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week

Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next Wednesday – blending spectacular garden displays with a major focus on edible and sustainable gardening trends. The… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2017
Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week
Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26

Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26

Tiny homes are big, pools and spas are now digital and the smart home is now the smartphone home – and more – when the… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2017
Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26
Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Jon Kay, the founder of Kent’s Torklift Central, died at the age of 76 the night of Feb. 2, while holding the hand of his… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2017
Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76
Richard Cummins

WGU Washington names new chancellor

Cummins has more than 25 years’ experience in Washington higher ed to new role

  • Feb 10, 2017
Richard Cummins

Denali Home Loans adds Wells to Kent office | Briefs

Denali Home Loans has added Glenn Wells as mortgage loan originator to its Kent office, 19802 62nd Ave. S., Suite 101. Wells will be responsible… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2017
Mattress merger

Mattress merger

Sleep Train and Mattress Firm unify under one brand

  • Feb 9, 2017
Mattress merger
King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

A King County judge ordered the makers of 5-hour Energy to pay nearly $4.3 million in penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs for multiple violations of… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2017
King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees