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Kent home sales dropped 22.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2012.

Kent home sales drop in November compared to 2012 but prices up

Homes sales in Kent were down 22.8 percent but prices were up 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month in 2012.

Kent home sales dropped 22.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2012.

Business and Occupation Tax workshop set for business owners Jan. 15

The city of Kent hosts a free training workshop on the city's Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

  • Dec 16, 2013
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Steve Marsh charges his Nissan LEAF at Taylor Shellfish Farms

Nissan LEAF owner from Kent celebrates 100,000 all-electric miles

Gov. Jay Inslee, state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson and representatives from Nissan today joined Steve Marsh of Kent to celebrate a unique milestone – 100,000 all-electric miles driven in his Nissan LEAF.

  • Dec 16, 2013
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Steve Marsh charges his Nissan LEAF at Taylor Shellfish Farms

Kent-based Pop Gourmet Popcorn secures distribution deal in Middle East

Pop Gourmet Popcorn is expanding into new international markets beginning with the Middle East, company officials announced this week.

  • Dec 13, 2013
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City of Kent chooses Hexcel as Green Business of the Year

The city of Kent picked Hexcel Corp., which manufactures aerospace products, as its 2013 Green Business of the Year.

  • Dec 12, 2013
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Dr. Rob McMonigle is drawing solar power and reducing energy costs at his Kent practice.

Veterinarian joins solar generation | Briefs

A Kent veterinarian has gone solar. Dr. Rob McMonigle recently had solar panels installed on the roof of his practice, McMonigle Veterinary Hospital, to help generate renewable power and reduce energy costs.

Dr. Rob McMonigle is drawing solar power and reducing energy costs at his Kent practice.

Comcast brings high-speed broadband to underserved commercial areas in Kent, Renton

Comcast Business, one of the nation's leading providers of information and communications products and services to companies, this week announced a major expansion of high-speed broadband to underserved commercial areas in Renton and Kent.

  • Dec 7, 2013
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Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms organizes Holiday Pet Food Drive

Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms host its inaugural Holiday Pet Food Drive. All donations received benefit the Seattle Humane Society's senior/low income program.

  • Dec 5, 2013
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Shopping and football take center stage this weekend.

SBA encourages Washingtonian to shop small on Saturday

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is encouraging Washingtonians to shop small on Nov. 30 as part of Small Business Saturday, a day that is dedicated to supporting the small businesses that anchor our local communities and strengthen our economy.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Shopping and football take center stage this weekend.
Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.'s new Kent office – at 6811 S. 204th St.

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co. opens office in Kent | Briefs

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co., a design and build company headquartered in Warren, Mich., has opened a new office in Kent.

  • Nov 27, 2013
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Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.'s new Kent office – at 6811 S. 204th St.
Together with Seattle Public Utilities

Celebrating 25 years of recycling, Seattle zeroes in on best practices

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the typical American household of four throws away nearly 125 pounds of trash each week, a figure that increases by 25 percent between the Thanksgiving and New Year's holidays.

  • Nov 26, 2013
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Together with Seattle Public Utilities
Kent-based Smith Brothers Farm will donate milk to Food Lifeline based on its Holiday Egg Nog sales from Dec. 2-13.

Kent’s Smith Brothers Farm announces milk donation promotion

Kent dairy delivery company Smith Brothers Farms in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Washington plans to donate thousands of gallons milk to Food Lifeline, a Western Washington non-profit food distribution agency.

  • Nov 25, 2013
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Kent-based Smith Brothers Farm will donate milk to Food Lifeline based on its Holiday Egg Nog sales from Dec. 2-13.
Home sales were up 17 percent in Kent in October compared to the same month last year.

Kent home sales, prices up in October compared to 2012

Homes sales in Kent were up 17 percent and prices up 10.9 percent in October compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales were up 17 percent in Kent in October compared to the same month last year.
Sharon Rountree

Brew pub finds its niche in Kent’s historic downtown

The oven timer at the Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro goes off, drawing the whole room's attention to a potentially burned dinner.

Sharon Rountree
Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co. expands to West Coast, opens office in Kent

Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co., a design and build company headquartered in Warren, Mich., has opened a new office in Kent.

  • Nov 17, 2013
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Futuramic Tool & Engineering Co.
Eu-wanda Eagans

Northwest Harvest appoints chief operating officer

Eu-wanda Eagans recently joined Kent-based Northwest Harvest as its chief operating officer.

  • Nov 14, 2013
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Eu-wanda Eagans
The Turkey Challenge among businesses raises money and food for the Kent Food Bank.

Week 4 business leaders in Kent Turkey Challenge | Food Bank donations

Businesses are competing in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to raise food and money for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Nov 12, 2013
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The Turkey Challenge among businesses raises money and food for the Kent Food Bank.
The nation's newest aircraft carrier

Kent company contributes to construction of newest U.S. Navy aircraft carrier

The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), will be christened on Saturday at the Newport News, Va., shipyard, and Kent-based Tri-Tec Manufacturing is celebrating the company's contribution to the ship's construction.

  • Nov 7, 2013
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The nation's newest aircraft carrier
Founded in Spring 2010

Kent’s Airways Brewing Co. celebrates second anniversary on Thursday

Airways Brewing Co. Beer & Bistro celebrates two years of growth with 11 Airways brews on tap – including a limited release – and complimentary dessert for patrons on Thursday.

  • Nov 5, 2013
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Founded in Spring 2010
Businesses are raising money and food for the Kent Food Bank in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge hosted by Torklift Central.

Week 3 business leaders in Kent Turkey Challenge | Food Bank donations

Businesses are competing in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to raise food and money for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Nov 4, 2013
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Businesses are raising money and food for the Kent Food Bank in the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge hosted by Torklift Central.