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McLendon Hardware announces acquisition by Central Network Retail Group

McLendon Hardware announces acquisition by Central Network Retail Group

The transaction is set to finalize in April.

McLendon Hardware announces acquisition by Central Network Retail Group
Nonthaveth joins HomeStreet Bank in Kent

Nonthaveth joins HomeStreet Bank in Kent

HomeStreet Bank has hired Douang Nonthaveth as a commercial lending officer in its Kent Commercial Lending Branch. He will be responsible for expanding relationships including… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2017
Nonthaveth joins HomeStreet Bank in Kent
Veterans Resource Fair seeks providers, volunteers

Veterans Resource Fair seeks providers, volunteers

Event returns to Tacoma Dome on May 13

  • Mar 30, 2017
Veterans Resource Fair seeks providers, volunteers
Kent-based Blue Origin releases photos of capsule that could carry people into space

Kent-based Blue Origin releases photos of capsule that could carry people into space

Kent-based Blue Origin released photos on Wednesday of its flight capsule that it expects to one day carry people into space atop its New Shepard… Continue reading

Kent-based Blue Origin releases photos of capsule that could carry people into space
Kent in the running for new Dick’s Drive-In

Kent in the running for new Dick’s Drive-In

Kent’s in the running for a new Dick’s Drive-In. Voters on Dick’s online poll for a new location south or east of the company’s current… Continue reading

Kent in the running for new Dick’s Drive-In
Kent’s SKIS Painting wins industry award

Kent’s SKIS Painting wins industry award

SKIS Painting, Inc., of Kent, recently received a Picture it Painted Perfectly Industry award from the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America at an exposition… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2017
Kent’s SKIS Painting wins industry award
Red Cross calls for type O negative and AB blood donors

Red Cross calls for type O negative and AB blood donors

The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2017
Red Cross calls for type O negative and AB blood donors
Unemployment rate hits nine-year low in Washington

Unemployment rate hits nine-year low in Washington

Washington’s economy added 6,100 jobs in February and the state unemployment rate fell from 5.1 to 4.9 percent – the lowest report since March 2008,… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2017
Unemployment rate hits nine-year low in Washington
Project Feast launches Ubuntu Street Cafe in Kent

Project Feast launches Ubuntu Street Cafe in Kent

Project Feast, a non-profit dedicated to empowering immigrants and refugees to secure sustainable employment in the food industry, has opened Ubuntu Street Cafe, 202 W.… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2017
Project Feast launches Ubuntu Street Cafe in Kent

Rita’s Italian Ice of Kent hosts grand opening Monday

Rita’s Italian Ice of Kent celebrates its grand opening on Monday, March 20. Fifty lucky guests who sign up for the Rita’s Birthday Club and… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017

Alaska USA contributes more than $60,000 to community nonprofits

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union has donated $60,250 to support nonprofit organizations as part of its annual grant program. This year 73 nonprofits in the… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2017
Gourley named new CEO of Children’s Therapy Center

Gourley named new CEO of Children’s Therapy Center

Children’s Therapy Center, one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive nonprofit pediatric therapy programs with centers in Kent, Tacoma and Burien, has announced the… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2017
Gourley named new CEO of Children’s Therapy Center
Could Kent land a Dick’s Drive-In? Votes to help decide

Could Kent land a Dick’s Drive-In? Votes to help decide

Seattle-based Dick’s Drive-In announced plans last week to build a new restaurant either east or south of their current locations. Kent is one of the… Continue reading

  • Mar 9, 2017
Could Kent land a Dick’s Drive-In? Votes to help decide
State unemployment rate holds steady in January

State unemployment rate holds steady in January

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held firm in January at 5.1 percent, despite preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2017
State unemployment rate holds steady in January
Kent realtor honored

Kent realtor honored

Marti Reeder, realtor and managing broker with John L. Scott’s Covington-Kent-Maple Valley office, has earned the Chairman’s Circle Award for the third consecutive year. Reeder… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2017
Kent realtor honored
Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station hosts its annual college scholarship fundraiser – Moolah for Schoolah – for Green River College students throughout March. Kent Station began the program… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser
Kent City Council considers B&O tax filing changes

Kent City Council considers B&O tax filing changes

About 1,600 small businesses in Kent might not have to file business and occupation tax forms with the city anymore because they don’t bring in… Continue reading

Kent City Council considers B&O tax filing changes
Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Seattle-based Amazon announced on Thursday a new initiative to generate clean energy by installing solar panels on its fulfillment facilities around the world. The company… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020
Highline College hosts free job fair March 15

Highline College hosts free job fair March 15

Nearly 50 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job openings will be on hand for Highline College’s Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 15.… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Highline College hosts free job fair March 15
Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

Kent’s Airways Brewery and Tap Room, 8611 S. 212th St., will celebrate its seventh anniversary from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. The… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2017
Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary