Business

Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab

Bakery feeds Kent’s appetite for pie

Susan Fergason decided to try something bold, something different.

Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab
John Force

ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens branch in Kent | Business briefs

Building products distributor ABC Supply Co., Inc. has opened a new branch in Kent at 8528 S. 222nd St.

  • Aug 26, 2015
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John Force
Suzette Cooke

Cooke to join panel at the MBA Housing Summit

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will be one of five panelists at the Master Builders Association (MBA) 2015 Housing Summit on Sept. 15.

  • Aug 24, 2015
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Suzette Cooke

Brown Bear celebrates 58th anniversary with free car washes

Celebrating its 58th anniversary, Brown Bear Car Wash will add sparkle and shine to thousands of cars and trucks Thursday.

  • Aug 24, 2015
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Mayor Suzette Cooke helps cut the ribbon at an Aug. 6 open house for the Rusty Raven Studio in historic downtown Kent.

Grand opening of Rusty Raven Studio | Ribbon cuttings

The Kent Chamber of Commerce joined city leaders in welcoming the Rusty Raven Studio to the business community with a grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 6.

  • Aug 13, 2015
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Mayor Suzette Cooke helps cut the ribbon at an Aug. 6 open house for the Rusty Raven Studio in historic downtown Kent.
Shane Patrick is the new general manager at Kent's JH Carr

Kent commercial furniture company names new general manager

Kent-based JH Carr, a division of Foldcraft Co., named Shane Patrick on Aug. 4 as general manager of the commercial furniture manufacturer and upholsterer.

  • Aug 6, 2015
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Shane Patrick is the new general manager at Kent's JH Carr
Ronald Osborne

Farmers Insurance’s Osborne is among top agents in the country

Ronald Osborne, of Kent, has been named a championship agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding achievement and customer focused efforts by the Los Angeles-based, multi-line insurer.

  • Aug 5, 2015
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Ronald Osborne
The Dole caravan tour will give out free samples as part of a stop at the Kent Fred Meyer

Dole caravan tour to stop at Kent Fred Meyer store

Kent residents can sample recipes, make their own smoothies and take Dole’s Healthy Eating Pledge for a chance to be rewarded with six months of free produce and a California wellness vacation when a tour caravan stops in town.

  • Jul 27, 2015
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The Dole caravan tour will give out free samples as part of a stop at the Kent Fred Meyer
Business

Kent Smiles Dentistry | Ribbon cuttings

The business community and Southwest King County Chamber members recently welcomed Kent Smiles Dentistry.

  • Jul 23, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Business
Check in at Dollar Tree stores in Kent to contribute to supporting school supplies for military children.

Kent Dollar Tree stores join Back-To-School Brigade to benefit military children

Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, Inc. have joined forces again this year to gather school supplies for military children across the country.

  • Jul 22, 2015
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Check in at Dollar Tree stores in Kent to contribute to supporting school supplies for military children.
Best Workplace businesses have shown exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill.

Kent winners honored as Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling

King County's Solid Waste Division is honoring 112 area businesses, including several from Kent, that made its eighth annual list of Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling, the highest number listed since the program began in 2007.

  • Jul 17, 2015
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Best Workplace businesses have shown exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill.
Home prices jumped 8.9 percent to $305

Supply of homes for sale in Kent declines; prices go up

Kent saw a continued decline in the supply of homes for sale in June, according to the latest Redfin Housing Market Tracker out on Thursday.

  • Jul 16, 2015
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Home prices jumped 8.9 percent to $305
The Better Business Bureau warns consumers to closely check out tickets they purchase for Seattle Seahawks single games because of previous ticket scams.

Better Business Bureau warns about fake Seahawks tickets

It’s the day many football fans have been waiting for: single-game tickets for the Seattle Seahawks go on sale Monday.

  • Jul 13, 2015
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The Better Business Bureau warns consumers to closely check out tickets they purchase for Seattle Seahawks single games because of previous ticket scams.
Morgan Reber

Woman finds comfort, niche with massage therapy center | Briefs

Morgan Reber recovered from the pain of a nasty auto accident 12 years ago to find comfort in her therapeutic profession.

  • Jul 8, 2015
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Morgan Reber

Terreno Realty pays $12.3 million for Kent Valley industrial property

San Francisco-based Terreno Realty Corp., keeps buying more and more industrial property in the Kent Valley.

Denali Federal Credit Union opens Kent branch

Alaska-based Denali Federal Credit Union opened its 20th branch with the grand opening of a Kent branch on June 26. All of the other branches are in Alaska.

  • Jul 1, 2015
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Home sales increased 25.7 percent in May in Kent compared to the same month in 2014.

Kent home sales remain strong in May

Homes spent a median of just 13 days on the market in May in Kent, six days faster than the same month last year, according to the latest Redfin Housing Market Tracker.

  • Jun 22, 2015
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Home sales increased 25.7 percent in May in Kent compared to the same month in 2014.

Kent Valley Warehouse Direct Sale offers chance to buy from manufacturers

Residents have a chance to buy directly from manufacturers as part of the new Kent Valley Warehouse Direct Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.

  • Jun 19, 2015
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Tracy Day

NiteHawk flourishes at new, bigger facility

From humble beginnings, Kent-based NiteHawk Sweepers, LLC, has blossomed into a national leader in its industry.

  • Jun 18, 2015
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Tracy Day

Kent Fred Meyer, QFC join Northwest Farmers to fight hunger in June

The Kent QFC and Fred Meyer stores are supporting Northwest farmers in the fight against hunger throughout June Dairy Month.

  • Jun 12, 2015
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