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BECU will move its financial center out of Kent's TOP Food and Drug on Nov. 16 to a temporary location at Kent Station.

BECU to move temporarily to Kent Station from TOP Food store

With the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store, the BECU credit union will move its Neighborhood Financial Center inside the store to a temporary site at Kent Station.

BECU will move its financial center out of Kent's TOP Food and Drug on Nov. 16 to a temporary location at Kent Station.
Mike Swienty

East Hill shop features specialized cycling studio

Mike Swienty is putting a new spin on exercise in Kent. The former 24 Hour Fitness employee opened the first "cycling boutique" on the Kent Kangley Road shopping center to focus exclusively on cycling.

Mike Swienty

Kent business receives Operational Excellence Award from AWB

Fluid Motion of Kent received the Association of Washington Business (AWB) Operational Excellence Award on Friday for its fast-growing line of recreational boats.

  • Oct 25, 2013
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Gary Cline

Local utility commissioner honored

The Washington Association Of Sewer and Water Districts recently honored local utility commissioner Gary G. Cline for his 38 years of service.

  • Oct 25, 2013
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Gary Cline
Dr. Roger White's staff at Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage include Jessica Frazee

Dr. White, Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage celebrates 38 years in business; food drive set

Dr. Roger White, D.C. and his staff celebrate 38 years in business and their second anniversary at Kent Station with Patient Appreciation Day on Saturday. The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, is an opportunity for White to thank his patients for their support over the years, as well as kick off a fundraiser for the Kent Food Bank.

  • Oct 24, 2013
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Dr. Roger White's staff at Kent Station Chiropractic & Massage include Jessica Frazee

Bitter as ever: Airways Brewing Co. to hold IPA Halloween party

The Airways Brew Crew at the Brewery & Tap Room celebrates the third birthday of its most popular beer and beloved bitter mascot, the Sky Hag IPA, from 3 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 31.

  • Oct 24, 2013
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Debra Kerner

Kerner of Kent-based All StarZ Staffing honored

Debra Kerner, president of the Staffing Association of Washington (SAW) and president of Kent-based All StarZ Staffing, was honored at Staffing World 2013, the annual convention and expo of the American Staffing Association, held Oct. 8-10 in Orlando, Fla.

  • Oct 23, 2013
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Debra Kerner
BECU is searching for a new credit union location with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store.

Kent’s East Hill BECU looking for new location with TOP Food closing

BECU is looking for a new Kent location for its Neighborhood Financial Center with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its store within the new few months on the East Hill.

BECU is searching for a new credit union location with the decision by TOP Food and Drug to close its Kent store.
Anna Kasabyan offers up a dish of Skylars

Small Kent bakery goes big on flavor

Circumstances and a passion for perfecting home-spun recipes have changed the immediate career course for Anna Kasabyan.

Anna Kasabyan offers up a dish of Skylars
Schneider Electric’s Colton Wiseman

Stoneway Electric Supply facility celebrates 25 years in Kent

Stoneway Electric Supply Company's branch in Kent recently celebrated 25 years with a customer appreciation day and trade show featuring exhibits from 24 vendors.

  • Oct 14, 2013
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Schneider Electric’s Colton Wiseman

Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln, Kent-Meridian students to raise money for extracurricular activities

Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln and Kent-Meridian High School are partnering to help raise up to $6,000 in support of various school clubs and sports as part of Ford Motor Company's Drive 4 UR School program.

  • Oct 7, 2013
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Donations during the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge last year arrive at the Kent Food Bank.

Businesses wanted to register for Kent Turkey Challenge to help food bank

Kent businesses and organizations must sign up by Friday, Oct. 11 to join the 3rd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to collect donations for the Kent Food Bank.

Donations during the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge last year arrive at the Kent Food Bank.
Isernio’s Sausage

Isernio’s Sausage Company expands into Kent

A top Northwest fresh sausage producer, Isernio's Sausage Company, has announced its expansion into a new state-of-the art, 27,750-square-foot production and office facility in Kent.

  • Sep 27, 2013
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Isernio’s Sausage

Kent Refugee Employment Summit scheduled for Oct. 8

The Kent Cultural Diversity Initiative Group and 10 local employment service providers will present Kent's first Refugee Employment Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 8 on the Kent Station Campus of Green River Community College, 417 Ramsay Way, No. 112.

  • Sep 27, 2013
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King County presents Small Business Awards

Two Kent businesses and another from Auburn were finalists in the third annual King County Executive's Small Business Awards program.

  • Sep 25, 2013
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Consumer alert: Do you have an individual health plan? Know your rights, options

Thousands of consumers who buy their own health insurance will soon receive letters from their insurance company telling them their old health plan is going away and that they will have to pick a new one. Knowing your rights and options will help you get the best plan to meet your needs.

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Kent-based OMAX Corp. awarded prestigious Inc. Magazine honor

OMAX Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of advanced abrasive waterjet machines and accessories, has once again made Inc. Magazine's 500|5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

  • Sep 9, 2013
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Two Kent businesses named finalists for regional award

A pair of Kent businesses – POP! Gourmet Popcorn Company LLC, and Golden Steer Restaurant – were among 21 finalists for the King County Executive's Small Business Awards.

  • Sep 5, 2013
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City of Kent offers B&O tax filing workshop Sept. 19

The city of Kent will host a free training workshop on the city’s new Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

ShoWare Center hosts hiring event on Friday

Looking to hire a handful of Conversion Crew positions at the ShoWare Center, venue officials have scheduled an open house for on-site interviews at 10 a.m. Friday.

  • Aug 29, 2013
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