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National magazines recognize WGU Washington for supporting military

Two national publications again honored Western Governors University (WGU) for helping meet the educational needs of the nation’s armed forces community. Military Advanced Education &… Continue reading

  • Feb 26, 2017
Safe driving course coming to Pacific Raceways

Safe driving course coming to Pacific Raceways

Students receive classroom session, hands-on driving challenges

  • Feb 24, 2017
Safe driving course coming to Pacific Raceways
85°C Bakery Cafe opens first Washington location in Tukwila

85°C Bakery Cafe opens first Washington location in Tukwila

People lined up around the outside of the 85°C Bakery Cafe on Friday morning, awaiting the chance to be among its first customers. The Taiwanese… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2017
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85°C Bakery Cafe opens first Washington location in Tukwila
Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids

Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids

Mattress Firm’s 12th annual Pajama Bowl is set for Sunday, April 2, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., at Acme Bow, 100 Andover Park Way,… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2017
Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids
Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week

Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next Wednesday – blending spectacular garden displays with a major focus on edible and sustainable gardening trends. The… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2017
Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week
Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26

Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26

Tiny homes are big, pools and spas are now digital and the smart home is now the smartphone home – and more – when the… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2017
Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26
Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Jon Kay, the founder of Kent’s Torklift Central, died at the age of 76 the night of Feb. 2, while holding the hand of his… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2017
Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76
Richard Cummins

WGU Washington names new chancellor

Cummins has more than 25 years’ experience in Washington higher ed to new role

  • Feb 10, 2017
Richard Cummins

Denali Home Loans adds Wells to Kent office | Briefs

Denali Home Loans has added Glenn Wells as mortgage loan originator to its Kent office, 19802 62nd Ave. S., Suite 101. Wells will be responsible… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2017
Mattress merger

Mattress merger

Sleep Train and Mattress Firm unify under one brand

  • Feb 9, 2017
Mattress merger
King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees

A King County judge ordered the makers of 5-hour Energy to pay nearly $4.3 million in penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs for multiple violations of… Continue reading

  • Feb 8, 2017
King County judge orders 5-hour Energy to pay $4.3 million in penalties, fees
Western Washington pending home sales higher than listings in January

Western Washington pending home sales higher than listings in January

Western Washington’s “high velocity” market continued during January with the number of pending sales (7,745) out-gaining the number of new listings (6,507), according to new… Continue reading

  • Feb 7, 2017
Western Washington pending home sales higher than listings in January

KDP’s Downtown Breakfast Hour returns Feb. 17

Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its next Downtown Breakfast Hour on Friday, Feb. 17 at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave. S. Attendees will get updates… Continue reading

  • Feb 5, 2017
New food safety rating system coming to Kent in July

New food safety rating system coming to Kent in July

It has been two weeks since Public Health – Seattle & King County launched its food safety rating system. Have you seen the new restaurant… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2017
New food safety rating system coming to Kent in July
Machinists at Kent’s Hytek Finishes to get pay raises

Machinists at Kent’s Hytek Finishes to get pay raises

Machinists Union members who work at Hytek Finishes in Kent will see pay increases as the result of their new union contract. Union members at… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2017
Machinists at Kent’s Hytek Finishes to get pay raises
Record 2016 passenger travel vaults Sea-Tac Airport to 9th busiest in U.S., up from 13th

Record 2016 passenger travel vaults Sea-Tac Airport to 9th busiest in U.S., up from 13th

For the sixth year in a row, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has set passenger travel records, making it the ninth busiest airport in the U.S. The… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2017
Record 2016 passenger travel vaults Sea-Tac Airport to 9th busiest in U.S., up from 13th
Jacksons Food Stores helps fight against domestic violence | Video

Jacksons Food Stores helps fight against domestic violence | Video

Partnership raises $168,361 in six states

  • Jan 27, 2017
Jacksons Food Stores helps fight against domestic violence | Video
Reichert responds to President Trump’s executive action to withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership

Reichert responds to President Trump’s executive action to withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership

Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA), chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement Monday in response to President Trump’s executive order… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2017
Reichert responds to President Trump’s executive action to withdraw from Trans-Pacific Partnership

OMAX receives 2016 Tibbetts Award for Micro abrasive waterjet technology

Kent-based OMAX Corporation was one of 37 companies to receive the Tibbetts Award at the White House on Jan. 10. The U.S. Small Business Administration… Continue reading

  • Jan 23, 2017
What ‘Trumponomics’ could mean for businesses in 2017

What ‘Trumponomics’ could mean for businesses in 2017

New president poses good, bad and ugly policies

  • Jan 22, 2017
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What ‘Trumponomics’ could mean for businesses in 2017