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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
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Kent Smiles Dentistry | Ribbon cuttings

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

  • Jul 23, 2015
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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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The free program comes to Kent on June 17.

Free earthquake preparedness forum comes to Kent on June 17

What if a mega-quake toppled dozens of unreinforced masonry buildings in Seattle? What if the sewer system couldn't be used, there were issues with the drinking water and fire scares across the region?

  • Jun 12, 2015
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The free program comes to Kent on June 17.
The new Agave Cocina & Cantina at Kent Station is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

New Mexican restaurant opens at Kent Station

Kent Station has a new Mexican restaurant, now open and featuring happy hour seven days a week.

  • Jun 8, 2015
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The new Agave Cocina & Cantina at Kent Station is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
A lawsuit has been filed against Kent's Scarsella Brothers Inc.

Kent construction company faces lawsuit in connection with injured motorcyclist

Kent-based Scarsella Brothers, Inc., faces a personal injuries and damages lawsuit in connection with a 44-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured on April 17 at an Interstate 5 construction project in Centralia.

A lawsuit has been filed against Kent's Scarsella Brothers Inc.
Oralia Villalobos of Auburn

Chase bank’s downtown Kent branch debuts eATM

Customers at Chase bank's downtown Kent branch, 512 W Smith St., can skip the teller line to take care of their banking needs.

Oralia Villalobos of Auburn
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Classmates.com, FTD.com to pay $11 million over deceptive practices allegations

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson joined with attorneys general from 21 other states to announce that social networking site Classmates.com and floral delivery company FTD have agreed to pay $11 million to resolve allegations the companies engaged in misleading advertising and billing practices.

  • May 26, 2015
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State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Home prices were up 22 percent in Kent in April compared to the same month in 2014.

Kent home sales up 26.4 percent in April

Kent home sales were up 26.4 percent in April compared to the same month in 2014. Prices were up 22.4 percent.

  • May 19, 2015
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Home prices were up 22 percent in Kent in April compared to the same month in 2014.

Local industrial facilities earn recognition for environmental compliance

Seventy-two local industrial facilities, including plants in Auburn and Kent, earned environmental awards from King County's Industrial Waste Program for dedication to business practices that protect regional water quality in 2014.

  • May 18, 2015
  • BY Wire Service