Business

While they specialize in gemstones and rocks

Moore than Rocks arrives in downtown Kent

Elissa and Richard Moore opened their new rock and gem emporium in May, and are looking toward a grand opening later in the summer.

While they specialize in gemstones and rocks

Trader Joe’s Kent store to open Sept. 30

Trader Joe's – a unique, neighborhood grocery store with foods and beverages ranging from the everyday to the exotic – has scheduled a Tuesday, Sept. 30 opening day for its Kent location.

  • Jul 7, 2014
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Strawberry season is at its peak

Peak season for sweet pickings

The Al Duris Strawberry Farm sells fresh berries and other produce daily at its Kent stand that sits in a 20-acre strawberry field on Frager Road, just off 68th Avenue South (West Valley Highway).

  • Jun 25, 2014
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Strawberry season is at its peak

Kent Downtown Partnership receives National Main Street accreditation

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) has been accredited by the National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

  • Jun 25, 2014
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Kent home prices were up 14.3 percent in May compared to the same month last year.

Kent home prices up in May but sales drop

Kent home prices were up 14.3 percent in May compared to the same month in 2013 with a median price of $264,000.

  • Jun 17, 2014
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Kent home prices were up 14.3 percent in May compared to the same month last year.
Larysa Krishchuk has brought a new look and approach to Vivian Clinical Day Spa.

Spa gets a new start on the East Hill | Briefs

Larysa Krishchuk is picking up the pieces, building clientele as she tries to make a go of it as a first-time proprietor.

  • Jun 12, 2014
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Larysa Krishchuk has brought a new look and approach to Vivian Clinical Day Spa.
Michael Skarin feeds strips of paper into a Lego machine that turns them into ruffled ribbons

Youth learn, grow through Bricks 4 Kidz program

With a ceremonial slice of the ribbon, Ai Richardson officially began her Kent franchise of Bricks 4 Kidz, an education-oriented business that attempts to teach children skills and concepts through Lego bricks.

Michael Skarin feeds strips of paper into a Lego machine that turns them into ruffled ribbons
Anahi Reyes

Haeger Orthodontics donates new ‘Smiles’ to local youth

Haeger Orthodontics celebrates this week the first year of the office's participation in the Smile for a Lifetime (S4L) program that provides free, full orthodontic treatment to needy youth in the community.

  • Jun 2, 2014
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Anahi Reyes
Metropolitan Gymnastics has more room to roam at its Kent center. The gym offers its students the opportunity to meet goals

Metropolitan Gymnastics presents a grand re-opening on June 7

Metropolitan Gymnastics celebrates its renovation at a grand re-opening on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 2 p.m.

  • May 30, 2014
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Metropolitan Gymnastics has more room to roam at its Kent center. The gym offers its students the opportunity to meet goals
Kent home sales report for April 2014.

Kent home sales drop 16.5 percent in April

Kent home prices dipped just 2 percent in April compared to the same month last year but sales fell 16.5 percent.

Kent home sales report for April 2014.

Kent’s Pacific Power Products changes name

Pacific Power Group is the new name of Pacific Power Products, a Ridgefield-based engine sales company with a location in Kent, 7215 S. 228th St.

Military personnel, families should be aware of Memorial Day scammers | BBB alert

As Washingtonians take time to honor service men and women this Memorial Day, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns of scammers who have their sights set on ripping off military personnel and their families.

  • May 22, 2014
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BECU will open a new location on June 2 at Kent Station.

BECU to open new Kent location June 2

The nonprofit credit union BECU plans to open its new permanent Kent Neighborhood Financial Center on Monday, June 2 at Kent Station, 321 Ramsay Way.

BECU will open a new location on June 2 at Kent Station.

Be on scam alert for Washington State Employees Credit Union calls, text messages

Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) members and nonmembers continue to be the target of a text message and phone call scam.

  • Apr 29, 2014
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Kent real estate report for March 2014.

Kent home prices, sales drop in March

Kent's spring real estate market started slow as home prices dropped 4.7 percent and sales were down 9.9 percent in March compared to the same month in 2013.

Kent real estate report for March 2014.
The Better Business Bureau gives a top rating to Kent's Torklift Central.

Kent’s Torklift Central receives top Better Business Bureau rating

Torklift Central of Kent received an A-plus rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

The Better Business Bureau gives a top rating to Kent's Torklift Central.
The Coldwater Creek women's clothing store at Kent Station will close in the next month or so as part of a nationwide closure of the chain.

Coldwater Creek store at Kent Station to close

The Coldwater Creek store at the Kent Station shopping center will close in the next month or two after the Idaho-based women's clothing chain announced it is shutting down all of its stores nationwide.

The Coldwater Creek women's clothing store at Kent Station will close in the next month or so as part of a nationwide closure of the chain.
Steve McDaniel

Kent company helps repair stalled ship

Steve McDaniel had his doubts about a late-night call from his boss to respond to a stalled bulk carrier ship in Elliott Bay.

Steve McDaniel

Time running out for United Way free tax prep in Kent

United Way of King County offers free tax preparation at 19 locations in King County through the second week of April.

  • Apr 4, 2014
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Kent Chamber President’s Gala comes to the ShoWare Center.

Kent Chamber President’s Gala is April 11

The Kent Chamber President's Gala – Celebrating the Business Leadership Excellence Awards – is set for 5 p.m. April 11 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent.

  • Apr 1, 2014
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Kent Chamber President’s Gala comes to the ShoWare Center.