Business

State unemployment rate falls to new low

State unemployment rate falls to new low

Washington’s economy added 4,500 jobs in September and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for September was 4.4 percent according to the Employment Security… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2018
State unemployment rate falls to new low

King County assessor launches taxpayer transparency tool for November election

King County Assessor John Wilson today launched his November 2018 Taxpayer Transparency Tool, a website which provides each King County taxpayer an individualized accounting of… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018

Free job fair comes to Highline College on Oct. 23; more than 50 employers expected

More than 50 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job openings will be represented at Highline College’s Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 23.… Continue reading

  • Oct 17, 2018

Medicare 2019 open enrollment starts Oct. 15; get help in your local community

Medicare’s 2019 annual open enrollment period for prescription drug plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. The… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2018
FedEx to hire 850 positions in Seattle to help with the holiday season

FedEx to hire 850 positions in Seattle to help with the holiday season

Part-time positions. Big-time potential. FedEx expects to add more than 55,000 seasonal positions throughout its networks to help deliver the holidays this year, including more… Continue reading

  • Oct 11, 2018
FedEx to hire 850 positions in Seattle to help with the holiday season
Air Force awards launch service agreement to Kent’s Blue Origin
Air Force awards launch service agreement to Kent’s Blue Origin
KDP presents inaugural Award Celebration on Nov. 7

KDP presents inaugural Award Celebration on Nov. 7

Evening to recognize businesses and people who make a difference

  • Oct 10, 2018
KDP presents inaugural Award Celebration on Nov. 7
Kent’s Blue Origin shooting for the moon

Kent’s Blue Origin shooting for the moon

Aerospace company to work with Germany-based firms on moon travel

Kent’s Blue Origin shooting for the moon
Teens and educators can learn what local companies make, tour a facility and take in demonstrations. COURTESY PHOTO

Out of the Box Manufacturing to host area students

Part of national Manufacturing Day event on Friday

  • Oct 3, 2018
Teens and educators can learn what local companies make, tour a facility and take in demonstrations. COURTESY PHOTO
Amazon to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour

Amazon to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour

Company employs more than 2,000 at Kent fulfillment center

Amazon to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour
Reber Ranch earns top business recognition

Reber Ranch earns top business recognition

One of three Kent small companies honored by King County

Reber Ranch earns top business recognition
Dick’s Drive-In targets late November opening in Kent

Dick’s Drive-In targets late November opening in Kent

Restaurant going up on West Hill along Pacific Highway South

Dick’s Drive-In targets late November opening in Kent
United Launch Alliance picks Kent-based Blue Origin engine for rocket system
United Launch Alliance picks Kent-based Blue Origin engine for rocket system
Study says space industry supports 6,200 jobs, contributes $1.8 billion to state’s economy
Study says space industry supports 6,200 jobs, contributes $1.8 billion to state’s economy
Signature Window & Door Replacement moves from Auburn to Kent

Signature Window & Door Replacement moves from Auburn to Kent

Signature Window & Door Replacement, which serves Puget Sound region homeowners, from Everett to Olympia, has a new home. After 19 years of operating in… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2018
Signature Window & Door Replacement moves from Auburn to Kent
H&R Block’s Oliver receives award for excellence

H&R Block’s Oliver receives award for excellence

H&R Block recently recognized 30 company and franchise associates, including Amanda Oliver of Kent, for going above and beyond for their clients with the 2018… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2018
H&R Block’s Oliver receives award for excellence
8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser starts soon

8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser starts soon

Businesses, groups can sign up starting Oct. 13

8th Annual Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser starts soon
State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

Unemployment rate dips slightly to 4.5 percent

  • Sep 19, 2018
State’s economy makes way for more jobs in August

County’s new solid waste disposal rate to support facility upgrades, service improvements

A small increase in King County’s solid waste disposal rates takes effect Jan. 1, 2019, and includes a discounted fee for low-income customers. “The discounted… Continue reading

  • Sep 13, 2018

Workshop helps property owners deal with alder trees

Red alder can be a vexing species for property owners as older trees quickly become diseased and fall apart, leaving unsightly areas that lack ecological… Continue reading

  • Sep 13, 2018