Business

Texas-based Wingstop will open a restaurant this spring at Kent Station.

Wingstop restaurant coming to Kent Station this spring; mall adds 4 other businesses

Wingstop, a Texas-based national restaurant chain featuring classic and boneless chicken wings, will open this spring at Kent Station.

Texas-based Wingstop will open a restaurant this spring at Kent Station.

Republic Services will collect garbage, yard waste and recycling on Presidents’ Day holiday

Republic Services will collect garbage, yard waste and recycling on schedule on Presidents' Day (Monday, Feb. 17).

  • Feb 11, 2014
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Now open: Janet Camarata

Genealogy center opens in Kent

Genealogists enjoy a good history puzzle and welcome the research necessary to help uncover the past.

Now open: Janet Camarata

AAA: Many drivers to pay rising gas prices this spring

Many drivers may pay rising gas prices this spring as refineries conduct seasonal maintenance, but the peak may be less expensive than last year. The national average price of gas could reach an estimated $3.55-$3.75 per gallon, according to AAA.

  • Feb 6, 2014
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Pearson Chiropractic hosts a Patient Appreciation Day on Feb. 17

Pearson Chiropractic hosts a Patient Appreciation Day on Feb. 17. The clinic will give free adjustments to current patients and welcomes new patients.

  • Feb 6, 2014
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State regulators fine moving company for failing to report purchase of Kent office

For the second time in seven months, state regulators have issued a penalty assessment against the owners of Bekins Northwest (Bekins) for failing to report the acquisition of a Spokane-based moving company that also operates an office in Kent.

  • Feb 4, 2014
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Sharon Rountree

Airways Brewing Co. announces expansion plans for downtown Beer & Bistro

Airways Brewing Company today announced expansion and remodel plans for their Beer & Bistro in downtown Kent, 320 W. Harrison St.

  • Jan 31, 2014
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Sharon Rountree
The 26th Northwest Flower & Garden Show is Feb. 5-9 at the Washington State Convention Center

Kent businesses participate in Northwest Flower & Garden Show

Kent businesses showcase their products and services at the 26th Northwest Flower & Garden Show on Feb. 5-9 at the Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place.

  • Jan 30, 2014
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The 26th Northwest Flower & Garden Show is Feb. 5-9 at the Washington State Convention Center
Melissa DeSalle’s shop includes many early American pattern glass and cut glass collectibles

Kent woman shows her passion with antique store

Collecting antiques and other things is part of what Melissa DeSalle is all about.

Melissa DeSalle’s shop includes many early American pattern glass and cut glass collectibles
Accell North America is committed to leading in cycling innovation in product

Leading cycling group adds warehouse in Kent

Accell North America (ANA), a group of leading, independent cycling brands united to catalyze the growth of Independent Bicycle Retail in North America, today announced a major business platform investment that will integrate Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) and Raleigh America into new ANA systems.

  • Jan 22, 2014
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Accell North America is committed to leading in cycling innovation in product
Kent homes prices were up 1.6 percent in December compared to December 2012.

Kent home prices up slightly in December

Kent home prices showed unusual strength rising 1.6 percent in December compared to the same month last year.

Kent homes prices were up 1.6 percent in December compared to December 2012.

Trader Joe’s announces new Kent location

Trader Joe's, a unique neighborhood grocery store with foods and beverages, has signed a lease to open a new store in Kent at 12966 SE Kent Kangley Road, inside the Lake Meridian Marketplace.

  • Jan 17, 2014
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Tonya Goodwillie checks out the new site of the Allegro Performing Arts Academy at 222 Central Ave.

Allegro Performing Arts Academy on the move

Allegro Performing Arts Academy, an 18-year icon of Kent, has big plans in store for 2014, including a move to a new location at 222 Central Ave., the former site of a Stupid Prices store.

Tonya Goodwillie checks out the new site of the Allegro Performing Arts Academy at 222 Central Ave.

Sleep Country’s Foster Kids program collects record number of donations

Sleep Country's Foster Kids program is celebrating a record-breaking year bringing in 140,400 donations, a more than 13,000 increase over last year, the Kent-based company announced this week.

  • Jan 10, 2014
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Green River Community College SBAC and Raven Commercial Real Estate host workshop

Green River Community College Small Business Assistance Center hosts a two-hour workshop, Lease or Buy Commercial Real Estate, on Friday, Jan. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Kent Campus, 417 Ramsay Way, Suite 112.

  • Jan 10, 2014
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Genealogy Training Center LLC hosts open house Saturday

Genealogy Training Center LLC hosts an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at its Kent location, IBEW Local #46, 19802 S. 62nd St.

  • Jan 9, 2014
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State offers help to women, minority-owned businesses; Kent workshop set

The Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises has started a statewide Get Certified campaign, including a stop in Kent, intended to help more women- and minority-owned businesses win contracts with state and local governments.

  • Jan 9, 2014
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Marti Reeder

John L. Scott realtor earns top award, other honors

Marti Reeder, Realtor®, Broker, CRS for John L. Scott in Kent-Covington, ends 2013 with several industry awards and honors, including the prestigious Five Star Professional Real Estate Award.

  • Jan 6, 2014
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Marti Reeder

Better Business Bureau warns of fake Seahawks tickets; offers buying tips

Anyone seeking tickets to the Seattle Seahawks playoff game Saturday against the New Orleans Saints needs to be aware of bogus tickets and take a few steps to make sure the tickets are good, according to a Better Business Bureau media release.

  • Jan 6, 2014
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Target stores data breach exposes 40 million accounts

Target, which has a Kent location, announced Thursday that it experienced a massive data breach, exposing approximately 40 million customer accounts across the United States.