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Volunteers hand out food last year for Thanksgiving dinners at the Kent Food Bank. Cash and food donations from the Kent Turkey Challenge provided the items.

Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser for food bank returns for fifth year

In an effort to collect donations for the Kent Food Bank, businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge starting Monday, Oct. 5.

  • Sep 29, 2015
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Volunteers hand out food last year for Thanksgiving dinners at the Kent Food Bank. Cash and food donations from the Kent Turkey Challenge provided the items.
Mark Newton

Novinium selects its vice president of engineering

Mark Newton, Ph.D., has joined Novinium as vice president of engineering, the Kent-based company announced today.

  • Sep 22, 2015
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Mark Newton

Open interviews for veterans and their families at Fred Meyer, QFC stores

Fred Meyer and QFC will hold open interviews on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family members. The two companies are hiring to fill more than 1,500 positions in their stores.

  • Sep 2, 2015
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The ShoWare Center is a 6

ShoWare Center hosts hiring event: 70-plus part-time, event-driven positions available

SMG-managed ShoWare Center is recruiting individuals from the community to fill available event-driven, part-time positions in the operations and guest services departments.

  • Aug 30, 2015
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The ShoWare Center is a 6

Kent home sales, prices increase

Homes sales in Kent jumped 35.8 percent and prices climbed 17.1 percent in July compared to the same month last year.

  • Aug 27, 2015
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Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab

Bakery feeds Kent’s appetite for pie

Susan Fergason decided to try something bold, something different.

Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab
John Force

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens branch in Kent | Business briefs

Building products distributor ABC Supply Co., Inc. has opened a new branch in Kent at 8528 S. 222nd St.

  • Aug 26, 2015
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John Force
Suzette Cooke

Cooke to join panel at the MBA Housing Summit

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will be one of five panelists at the Master Builders Association (MBA) 2015 Housing Summit on Sept. 15.

  • Aug 24, 2015
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Suzette Cooke

Brown Bear celebrates 58th anniversary with free car washes

Celebrating its 58th anniversary, Brown Bear Car Wash will add sparkle and shine to thousands of cars and trucks Thursday.

  • Aug 24, 2015
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Mayor Suzette Cooke helps cut the ribbon at an Aug. 6 open house for the Rusty Raven Studio in historic downtown Kent.

Grand opening of Rusty Raven Studio | Ribbon cuttings

The Kent Chamber of Commerce joined city leaders in welcoming the Rusty Raven Studio to the business community with a grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 6.

  • Aug 13, 2015
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Mayor Suzette Cooke helps cut the ribbon at an Aug. 6 open house for the Rusty Raven Studio in historic downtown Kent.
Shane Patrick is the new general manager at Kent's JH Carr

Kent commercial furniture company names new general manager

Kent-based JH Carr, a division of Foldcraft Co., named Shane Patrick on Aug. 4 as general manager of the commercial furniture manufacturer and upholsterer.

  • Aug 6, 2015
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Shane Patrick is the new general manager at Kent's JH Carr
Ronald Osborne

Farmers Insurance’s Osborne is among top agents in the country

Ronald Osborne, of Kent, has been named a championship agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding achievement and customer focused efforts by the Los Angeles-based, multi-line insurer.

  • Aug 5, 2015
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Ronald Osborne
The Dole caravan tour will give out free samples as part of a stop at the Kent Fred Meyer

Dole caravan tour to stop at Kent Fred Meyer store

Kent residents can sample recipes, make their own smoothies and take Dole’s Healthy Eating Pledge for a chance to be rewarded with six months of free produce and a California wellness vacation when a tour caravan stops in town.

  • Jul 27, 2015
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The Dole caravan tour will give out free samples as part of a stop at the Kent Fred Meyer
Business

Kent Smiles Dentistry | Ribbon cuttings

The business community and Southwest King County Chamber members recently welcomed Kent Smiles Dentistry.

  • Jul 23, 2015
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Check in at Dollar Tree stores in Kent to contribute to supporting school supplies for military children.

Kent Dollar Tree stores join Back-To-School Brigade to benefit military children

Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, Inc. have joined forces again this year to gather school supplies for military children across the country.

  • Jul 22, 2015
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Check in at Dollar Tree stores in Kent to contribute to supporting school supplies for military children.
Best Workplace businesses have shown exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill.

Kent winners honored as Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling

King County's Solid Waste Division is honoring 112 area businesses, including several from Kent, that made its eighth annual list of Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling, the highest number listed since the program began in 2007.

  • Jul 17, 2015
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Best Workplace businesses have shown exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill.
Home prices jumped 8.9 percent to $305

Supply of homes for sale in Kent declines; prices go up

Kent saw a continued decline in the supply of homes for sale in June, according to the latest Redfin Housing Market Tracker out on Thursday.

  • Jul 16, 2015
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Home prices jumped 8.9 percent to $305
The Better Business Bureau warns consumers to closely check out tickets they purchase for Seattle Seahawks single games because of previous ticket scams.

Better Business Bureau warns about fake Seahawks tickets

It’s the day many football fans have been waiting for: single-game tickets for the Seattle Seahawks go on sale Monday.

  • Jul 13, 2015
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The Better Business Bureau warns consumers to closely check out tickets they purchase for Seattle Seahawks single games because of previous ticket scams.
Morgan Reber

Woman finds comfort, niche with massage therapy center | Briefs

Morgan Reber recovered from the pain of a nasty auto accident 12 years ago to find comfort in her therapeutic profession.

  • Jul 8, 2015
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Morgan Reber

Terreno Realty pays $12.3 million for Kent Valley industrial property

San Francisco-based Terreno Realty Corp., keeps buying more and more industrial property in the Kent Valley.