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Home sales dropped 13.7 percent in August in Kent compared to the same month in 2013.

Kent home prices drop just 0.6 percent in August

Kent home prices were down 0.6 percent in August compared to the same month in 2013 with a median price of $260,000.

  • Sep 26, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Home sales dropped 13.7 percent in August in Kent compared to the same month in 2013.
A computer rendering of a proposed underpass at the Union Pacific railroad tracks along South 228th Street. City officials junked a local improvement district proposal to help pay for the project.

Kent City Council, business owners to discuss proposed LID for street-railroad projects

Kent business owners impacted by a potential local improvement district (LID) by the city of Kent to pay for railroad-vehicle grade separation projects can attend a meeting with Kent City Council members on Monday, Sept. 15 at the ShoWare Center.

A computer rendering of a proposed underpass at the Union Pacific railroad tracks along South 228th Street. City officials junked a local improvement district proposal to help pay for the project.
Billy Walters

Salon owners welcome new location

Three doors down from his original location, Wade Schwartz found a better spot to showcase his salon.

Billy Walters

Kent Chamber of Commerce picks new board members

The Kent Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved new board members and officers for the organization.

  • Sep 9, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent home prices dropped 2.3 percent in July compared to July 2013.

Kent home prices drop 2.3 percent in July

Kent home prices were down 2.3 percent in July compared to the same month in 2013 with a median price of $260,750.

  • Sep 4, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent home prices dropped 2.3 percent in July compared to July 2013.
Construction crews hoist the first of many 24-by-60-foot wall panels for the new 800

Amazon Kent Fulfillment Center reaches construction milestone

The first section of walling for Amazon's new 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center was erected and set in place on Tuesday.

Construction crews hoist the first of many 24-by-60-foot wall panels for the new 800
BECU awarded $5

BECU awards $5,000 to Kent Firefighters Foundation

The Kent Firefighters Foundation received $5,000 from BECU's People Helping People Awards.

  • Aug 19, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
BECU awarded $5
Crews install a new Comcast Business commercial fiber network in north Kent.

Comcast expands fiber network in Kent commercial area

Comcast Business announced Thursday the expansion of its commercial fiber network, capable of bandwidth up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps), to under-served commercial areas in Kent.

  • Aug 15, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Crews install a new Comcast Business commercial fiber network in north Kent.
Jade

The Quarters goes full out on flavor | New business

Patience and a passion for serving up flavor-filled soul food guided an ambitious Kent couple to enter the restaurant business.

Jade

Kent companies recognized for environmental stewardship

Several Kent companies were honored for their efforts in protecting regional water quality.

  • Aug 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
A computer rendering of South 228th Street going under the railroad tracks to separate vehicles from trains.

Kent Chamber sets meeting about LID to pay for street projects

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will have a special government affairs meeting to discuss the potential formation of a local improvement district (LID) by the city of Kent to help pay for railroad-grade separations.

  • Aug 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
A computer rendering of South 228th Street going under the railroad tracks to separate vehicles from trains.
C.J. Wehmhoefer

Showtime at Pirtek

Pirtek, a growing company that specializes in manufacturing, repairing and replacing hydraulic hoses, hosted a customer appreciation event at its Kent repair shop last Friday.

  • Aug 7, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
C.J. Wehmhoefer
Construction of the new Trader Joe’s in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian continues. The store is scheduled to open Sept. 30.

Trader Joe’s to start hiring Aug. 25

Trader Joe’s plans to start hiring Aug. 25 at its new Kent store scheduled to open Sept. 30 at 12966 S.E. Kent Kangley Road in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian.

  • Jul 31, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Construction of the new Trader Joe’s in The Marketplace at Lake Meridian continues. The store is scheduled to open Sept. 30.

Terreno Realty buys Kent industrial property for $2.8 million

San Francisco-based Terreno Realty Corp., has bought an industrial property in south Kent for about $2.8 million.

Sidney Rice

Retired Seahawks’ receiver Sidney Rice to open Wingstop restaurant at Kent Station

Sidney Rice is going from the Seahawks to chickens with plans to open a Wingstop restaurant at Kent Station.

Sidney Rice

Six Kent businesses named Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling by King County

Six local businesses, including the city of Kent, made King County's list of Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling. Businesses meeting the criteria include Applus Technologies, Inc., Fred Meyer #215, Hexcel Corporation, Ingenium Group, LLC and Torklift Central.

  • Jul 24, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent home prices were up 3.7 percent in June compared to June 2013.

Kent home prices up 3.7 percent in June

Kent home prices were up 3.7 percent in June compared to the same month in 2013 with a median price of $269,750.

  • Jul 22, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent home prices were up 3.7 percent in June compared to June 2013.

Kent spot reopens as state-of-the-art sports bar

Renovated Sam's Sports Bar celebrates its grand re-opening this weekend.

  • Jul 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

K & K Dollar opens in Kent

Dollar Store Services has announced that K & K Dollar – a full-service deep discount retail store in Kent owned and operated by Kim and Kenneth Pohlot – is open for business.

  • Jul 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Visitors tour the Smith Brothers Farms’ packing and shipping area of the new milk plant last August. The family-owned company moved from a 90-year-old facility into a newer 50

Kent’s Smith Brothers Farms named 2014 Plant of the Year by Dairy Foods

National trade publication Dairy Foods has named Kent-based dairy company Smith Brothers Farms the 2014 Plant of the Year.

  • Jul 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Visitors tour the Smith Brothers Farms’ packing and shipping area of the new milk plant last August. The family-owned company moved from a 90-year-old facility into a newer 50