Business

Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29

Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29

New seminars on food trucks, 3-D printing and online reputation management added to schedule

  • Aug 24, 2018
Local organizations host Biz Fair on Sept. 29
Kroger to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025

Kroger to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025

Company to start with QFC stores, including Kent location

  • Aug 23, 2018
Kroger to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025
Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates 61rst birthday on Aug. 23 with free car washes

Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates 61rst birthday on Aug. 23 with free car washes

Brown Bear Car Wash turns “61” next Thursday, Aug. 23, and celebrates by offering free “Beary Clean” car washes to customers from 8 a.m. to… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2018
Brown Bear Car Wash celebrates 61rst birthday on Aug. 23 with free car washes
Labor market takes a step up in July

Labor market takes a step up in July

State’s unemployment rate of 4.7 percent matches a historical low

  • Aug 15, 2018
Labor market takes a step up in July
Kent Downtown Partnership invites public to participate in online survey

Kent Downtown Partnership invites public to participate in online survey

Purpose is to gain feedback, help KDP’s board set short and long-term goals for the downtown’s future

  • Aug 14, 2018
Kent Downtown Partnership invites public to participate in online survey

SHAG & Independent Living, Inc., hosts career fair Aug. 17

SHAG & Independent Living, Inc., hosts a career fair on Friday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Celebration Senior Living, 1524 S.… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2018
King County Library System’s new eCard is available

King County Library System’s new eCard is available

Provides online access opportunity for users

  • Aug 10, 2018
King County Library System’s new eCard is available

$5 million available to help customers pay their PSE bills

Funds available for customers in 10 counties, including Seattle and Tacoma

  • Aug 7, 2018
Kent CrossFit plans Officer Moreno fundraiser

Kent CrossFit plans Officer Moreno fundraiser

Workout event set for Aug. 11

Kent CrossFit plans Officer Moreno fundraiser
Courtesy photo

Kent Station Primary Care & Quick Care Clinic to open

Open House celebration for new center is Aug. 18

  • Aug 1, 2018
Courtesy photo
Department of Licensing to launch new, fully modernized driver licensing system

Department of Licensing to launch new, fully modernized driver licensing system

For the Reporter The Washington State Department of Licensing is preparing to launch a modernized driver licensing system at the end of August, and customers… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2018
Department of Licensing to launch new, fully modernized driver licensing system
COURTESY PHOTO, state fair

Washington State Fair hosts job fair to fill hundreds of positions

Apply in person July 31 at the Expo Hall in Puyallup

  • Jul 26, 2018
COURTESY PHOTO, state fair
Blue Origin’s Mission 9 demonstrates safe escape in any phase of flight
Blue Origin’s Mission 9 demonstrates safe escape in any phase of flight
Kent’s Kmart store to close this fall

Kent’s Kmart store to close this fall

Liquidation sales to start July 26

Kent’s Kmart store to close this fall
Green River College students build fan app for Thunderbirds

Green River College students build fan app for Thunderbirds

Live feed enhances the game-day experience

  • Jul 6, 2018
Green River College students build fan app for Thunderbirds

Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que opens corporate headquarters and training center in Kent

Facility to support the company’s expansion plans, beginning with nine new restaurants in the Seattle region

  • Jul 5, 2018
Washington’s average annual wage nears $61,900 in 2017

Washington’s average annual wage nears $61,900 in 2017

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 5.0 percent in 2017 to $61,887, according to the state Employment Security Department – representing the largest percentage increase… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2018
Washington’s average annual wage nears $61,900 in 2017

Kent-area industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

Businesses’ practices supported vibrant economy while protecting regional water quality

  • Jun 20, 2018
Hungry Kent welcomes opening of Sonic Drive-In

Hungry Kent welcomes opening of Sonic Drive-In

New location on East Hill represents the 18th Sonic in the state, ninth regionally

Hungry Kent welcomes opening of Sonic Drive-In
Kent Chamber delivers Business Excellence Awards at recent gala

Kent Chamber delivers Business Excellence Awards at recent gala

Individuals, companies honored for their work, service

  • Jun 15, 2018
Kent Chamber delivers Business Excellence Awards at recent gala