Business

Be on scam alert for Washington State Employees Credit Union calls, text messages

Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) members and nonmembers continue to be the target of a text message and phone call scam.

  • Apr 29, 2014
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Kent real estate report for March 2014.

Kent home prices, sales drop in March

Kent's spring real estate market started slow as home prices dropped 4.7 percent and sales were down 9.9 percent in March compared to the same month in 2013.

Kent real estate report for March 2014.
The Better Business Bureau gives a top rating to Kent's Torklift Central.

Kent’s Torklift Central receives top Better Business Bureau rating

Torklift Central of Kent received an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

The Better Business Bureau gives a top rating to Kent's Torklift Central.
The Coldwater Creek women's clothing store at Kent Station will close in the next month or so as part of a nationwide closure of the chain.

Coldwater Creek store at Kent Station to close

The Coldwater Creek store at the Kent Station shopping center will close in the next month or two after the Idaho-based women's clothing chain announced it is shutting down all of its stores nationwide.

The Coldwater Creek women's clothing store at Kent Station will close in the next month or so as part of a nationwide closure of the chain.
Steve McDaniel

Kent company helps repair stalled ship

Steve McDaniel had his doubts about a late-night call from his boss to respond to a stalled bulk carrier ship in Elliott Bay.

Steve McDaniel

Time running out for United Way free tax prep in Kent

United Way of King County offers free tax preparation at 19 locations in King County through the second week of April.

  • Apr 4, 2014
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Kent Chamber President’s Gala comes to the ShoWare Center.

Kent Chamber President’s Gala is April 11

The Kent Chamber President's Gala – Celebrating the Business Leadership Excellence Awards – is set for 5 p.m. April 11 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent.

  • Apr 1, 2014
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Kent Chamber President’s Gala comes to the ShoWare Center.
Angelina Morada serves up lunch to a busy grand-opening crowd Thursday at the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit at 1428 W. Meeker St. In the background is owner Ben Harris.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens in Kent

Texas-based Dickey's Barbecue Pit has opened a restaurant in Kent.

Angelina Morada serves up lunch to a busy grand-opening crowd Thursday at the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit at 1428 W. Meeker St. In the background is owner Ben Harris.
Homes at Malik Ridge come standard with many sought-after design details including white-painted millwork

Local builder premiers semi-custom new homes in Kent

JK Monarch, builder of new homes in Kent and other Puget Sound area communities, invites local neighbors, home buyers and real estate brokers to the grand opening of their newest community, Malik Ridge, in Kent.

  • Mar 27, 2014
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Homes at Malik Ridge come standard with many sought-after design details including white-painted millwork
Home prices were up 19.6 percent in February in Kent.

Kent home prices rise in February but sales decrease

Home prices were up 19.6 percent in February in Kent compared to the same month last year.

Home prices were up 19.6 percent in February in Kent.

Domino’s Pizza to hire 500 on March 26 at Regional Hiring Day Event

Domino's Pizza has dubbed March 26 Regional Hiring Day and is looking to hire 500 employees throughout 79 stores in Western Washington, including one Kent location at 24130 Pacific Highway South, 102.

  • Mar 21, 2014
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OMAX Corporation recently named Chris Baer as its new senior sales manager

OMAX hires senior sales manager, government and education

OMAX Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced abrasive waterjet cutting technology, recently named Chris Baer its new senior sales manager, government and education.

  • Mar 20, 2014
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OMAX Corporation recently named Chris Baer as its new senior sales manager

Annual filing of Kent B&O taxes now available for qualifying businesses

Qualifying businesses can now file their business and occupation (B&O) taxes annually instead of quarterly with the city of the Kent.

  • Mar 14, 2014
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Kent’s Berry Plastics to lay off 118 employees

A total of 118 employees will lose their jobs as layoffs continue at Berry Plastics Corp., in Kent.

  • Mar 12, 2014
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Kent sets B&O tax workshop for March 20

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s business and occupation tax (B&O) from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 20, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

  • Mar 12, 2014
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Visitors to Reds Wine Bar’s Corks and Canvas event work on night sky watercolor paintings. Corks and Canvas

Reds Wine Bar attracts groups, good business

It’s a rainy Monday night at Kent Station, one of the last places you’d expect to find anyone considering the conditions.

Visitors to Reds Wine Bar’s Corks and Canvas event work on night sky watercolor paintings. Corks and Canvas

Kent’s Cave Man Kitchen to reopen Thursday

The Cave Man Kitchen in Kent plans to reopen on Thursday after a fire damaged the restaurant on Feb. 4.

Makers’ Mercantile and RylieCakes Gluten-Free Bakery celebrate their first anniversary in business March 1-2.

Kent retailers to celebrate first anniversary in business

Makers' Mercantile and RylieCakes Gluten-Free Bakery, a matched pair of Kent retailers, celebrate their first anniversary in business on March 1-2 at 18437 E. Valley Highway, Suite 102, Kent, owner Karin Skacel announced.

  • Feb 21, 2014
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Makers’ Mercantile and RylieCakes Gluten-Free Bakery celebrate their first anniversary in business March 1-2.
Founded in the spring of 2010

Airways Brewing Co. hosts open house Saturday

Kent's Airways Brew Crew hosts tours and tasting on Saturday – Washington Beer Open House Day.

  • Feb 19, 2014
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Founded in the spring of 2010
Kent homes prices were up 1.6 percent in December compared to December 2012.

Number of Kent homes for sale drops in January

The number of Kent homes for sale in January dropped 16 percent compared to the same month in 2013.

Kent homes prices were up 1.6 percent in December compared to December 2012.