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Best Western in Kent receives honors at company convention

Plaza by the Green meets levels of quality, guest satisfaction and dedication to the brand standards

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Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)
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Puget Law Group opens Kent office; sponsors Thunderbirds

Kent becomes sixth location of firm that started in 2013

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Dick’s Drive-In breaks ground in Federal Way

Restaurant chain, which has Kent location, expects to open in summer 2023 near South 320th Street

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Olive Tree Mediterranen Restaurant to receive Star Program honors

Kent Community Foundation program to recognize contributions to the community

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Krusteaz Company plant in Kent finds the right mix

Facility makes mixes for pancakes, muffins, cornbread, cookies and other products

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Best of Kent 2022: Vote today for your local favorites

Welcome to the voting round of the Best of Kent 2022! Vote today at vote.kentreporter.com. Voting will close on Sept. 25. Categories include food, health/fitness,… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2022
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A new look to the busy Kent corner where REI once stood

Two blue and white industrial buildings, open green space occupy spot

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Tukwila’s Continental Mills changes name to The Krusteaz Company

Decision made in honor of 90th anniversary of brand; company has Kent manufacturing facility

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Boeing plans to stay in Kent but presence remains smaller

Company once employed over 5,000; now employs about 1,000 after large property sales

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Kent-based Blue Origin to help find future space workforce

Named to work with White House’s National Space Council

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Kent small business finalist for BBB Torch Awards in Washington

JLT Web Solutions up against four other companies

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Art Oberto dies at age 95; helped build success of snack sausage company

Company in 1978 moved headquarters to Kent from Seattle

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

  • Aug 25, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com
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Claire Hansen, center, is handed card No. 1 on Aug. 11 outside of Amazon Fresh in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

Amazon Fresh opens for business in Federal Way

The grocery store is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Claire Hansen, center, is handed card No. 1 on Aug. 11 outside of Amazon Fresh in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the public in Renton. On July 29, Renton… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com
Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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Andover closes lease deals on Kent industrial, office spaces

Seven industrial, two office space leases

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28 Fresh Look brokers to join John L. Scott Kent North office

Company acquired Bellevue real estate firm

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Grand opening attracts customers to Daiso at Kent Station

Japanese variety store features many items between $1.75 to $1.99

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.