Do you know a business that gives back to its community? Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State has an opportunity to recognize those for-profit… Continue reading
With the past winter season the coldest on record for the past 30 years, some Puget Sound Energy customers may struggle into the summer months… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of OnPoint Physical Therapy, 13215 SE 240th St., Suite D, Kent.… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of Martha’s Loft, 8316 S. 259th St. Martha’s Loft mission is… Continue reading
Summer vacation is underway, but a new school year is right around the corner. For local foster kids who might be headed to a new… Continue reading
Every year, children and families struggle to replace the missing meals provided by schools through free and reduced lunch programs. To mark the last day… Continue reading
Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation on Thursday in Washigton, D.C., to reform the… Continue reading
Washington’s average annual wage grew by 4.8 percent in 2016 to $58,957, representing the largest percentage increase year over year since 2007. The average weekly… Continue reading
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement after the King County Council approved the sale of Metro’s Convention Place Station to the Washington… Continue reading
Kent Downtown Partnership has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center.… Continue reading
Washington’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in May, establishing a new record low for unemployment, according to the state Employment Security Department.… Continue reading
The chances of a Dick’s Drive-In coming to Kent suffered a serious blow, but Sonic Drive-In is back on board with plans to open next… Continue reading
Teamsters Local 117 achieved a fully recommended tentative agreement with Republic Services on Wednesday night over a contract involving 120 recycle and yard waste drivers… Continue reading
Reginald Robinson’s ragin’ Cajun business has found a new home at the corner of East Meeker Street and Railroad Avenue North. Robinson, who grew up… Continue reading
Teamster recycle and yard waste drivers who work at Republic Services voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to authorize a strike, including drivers based in Kent. The… Continue reading
Washington’s oldest, largest employer group communicates evolution with a new brand
Kent-based will showcase its newly released GlobalMAX 1530 abrasive waterjet at Sept. 18-23 EMO Hannover 2017 in Germany, the world’s premier trade fair for the… Continue reading
May is National Foster Care Month and Mattress Firm is making it easy for the community to give back. The mattress retailer is hosting its… Continue reading
Valley Medical Center in Renton has eliminated 60 positions – a little more than 1 percent of its workforce – because of recent changes in… Continue reading
First Citizens Bank, a new tenant in Van Doren’s Landing Office Plaza building, welcomed staff, colleagues and friends to a Kent Chamber of Commerce-supported open… Continue reading
