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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.

Kent home sales dropped 22.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2012.

Kent home sales drop in November compared to 2012 but prices up

Homes sales in Kent were down 22.8 percent but prices were up 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month in 2012.

Kent home sales dropped 22.8 percent in November compared to the same month in 2012.

Business and Occupation Tax workshop set for business owners Jan. 15

The city of Kent hosts a free training workshop on the city's Business and Occupation Tax (B&O) from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

  • Dec 16, 2013
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Steve Marsh charges his Nissan LEAF at Taylor Shellfish Farms

Nissan LEAF owner from Kent celebrates 100,000 all-electric miles

Gov. Jay Inslee, state Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson and representatives from Nissan today joined Steve Marsh of Kent to celebrate a unique milestone – 100,000 all-electric miles driven in his Nissan LEAF.

  • Dec 16, 2013
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Steve Marsh charges his Nissan LEAF at Taylor Shellfish Farms

Kent-based Pop Gourmet Popcorn secures distribution deal in Middle East

Pop Gourmet Popcorn is expanding into new international markets beginning with the Middle East, company officials announced this week.

  • Dec 13, 2013
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City of Kent chooses Hexcel as Green Business of the Year

The city of Kent picked Hexcel Corp., which manufactures aerospace products, as its 2013 Green Business of the Year.

  • Dec 12, 2013
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Dr. Rob McMonigle is drawing solar power and reducing energy costs at his Kent practice.

Veterinarian joins solar generation | Briefs

A Kent veterinarian has gone solar. Dr. Rob McMonigle recently had solar panels installed on the roof of his practice, McMonigle Veterinary Hospital, to help generate renewable power and reduce energy costs.

Dr. Rob McMonigle is drawing solar power and reducing energy costs at his Kent practice.

Comcast brings high-speed broadband to underserved commercial areas in Kent, Renton

Comcast Business, one of the nation's leading providers of information and communications products and services to companies, this week announced a major expansion of high-speed broadband to underserved commercial areas in Renton and Kent.

  • Dec 7, 2013
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