Business

Dispute resolved between Kent business and Crocs footwear company

The long-running legal dispute between shoemakers Crocs, Inc., and Kent-based Australia Unlimited, Inc. is over.Crocs, Inc. and Australia Unlimited, Inc., maker of the NothinZ brand… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Marina

Picture perfect: Couple has dream job operating their new downtown Kent photo studio

Ever since he was a child in the Ukraine, Anatoli Petrik has loved to take pictures and dreamed of being a National Geographic photographer.“Ever since… Continue reading

Marina
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke helps attorney Lisa Voso cut the ribbon Wednesday during an open house at Voso's new law office

Cutting the ribbon

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke helps attorney Lisa Voso cut the ribbon Wednesday during an open house at Voso's new law office, located at 6703 S.… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke helps attorney Lisa Voso cut the ribbon Wednesday during an open house at Voso's new law office

State jobless rate takes mild dip in July

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent in July, down from June’s revised rate of 9.2 percent, according to the state Employment Security… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Qliance Marketing Associate Meg Tronquet leads a tour of the the health-care firm's facilities Wednesday at Kent Station.

Qliance: Leave insurance out of it, new health-care network in Kent says

Beginning this month, Kent-area residents will have a whole new way to get their health care, and though it's new, it has something of an… Continue reading

Qliance Marketing Associate Meg Tronquet leads a tour of the the health-care firm's facilities Wednesday at Kent Station.

U.S. Chamber honors Sterlitech Corporation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce this month honored Sterlitech Corporation with its Faces of Trade award in recognition of the Kent-based company’s impact on its… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Allied Waste Services' Lead Driver John Egan Jr. demonstrates how his firm's truck can grab the recycling bin and unload it in to the truck. The City of Kent is seeking bids for a new garbage collection contract. Allied Waste Services is one of the current city contractors and will be submitting a bid.

Kent Downtown Partnership event is tonight at Allied Waste Services

Kent Downtown Partnership’s monthly networking event runs 5-7 p.m. tonight at Allied Waste Services, 22010 76th Ave. S., Kent, a waste hauler for the City… Continue reading

  • Aug 20, 2009
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Allied Waste Services' Lead Driver John Egan Jr. demonstrates how his firm's truck can grab the recycling bin and unload it in to the truck. The City of Kent is seeking bids for a new garbage collection contract. Allied Waste Services is one of the current city contractors and will be submitting a bid.

Business owners, community, gather to discuss teen homelessness

Approximately 25 people attended a special meeting about youth homelessness in downtown Kent Aug. 6, including representatives from the city, the police department and business… Continue reading

Mark Scarff

Cash for Clunkers program going well for Kent auto dealer

While Congress this past week debating the continued funding of the "Cash for Clunkers" program, one local dealership has already reached its verdict on the value of the program. "It's been a great thing," said Mark Scarff, president and general manager of Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury. "It's helping sell cars and trucks."

Mark Scarff
Jim English

Jimmy T’s: Formerly known as Moonraker’s, Kent bar gets new shot at life

To walk into the new Jimmy T’s bar on 104th, it is nearly impossible to believe some of the stories about the location and the… Continue reading

Jim English

Cheryl’s Unique Boutique to host grand opening

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  • Aug 8, 2009
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Kent Chamber of Commerce official announces her departure; leaving for Alaska

Kent Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Dana Krawchuk announced this past week that she will be leaving the chamber at the end of the month.… Continue reading

Congressman Dave Reichert prepares to speak Wednesday during a luncheon sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Congressman Dave Reichert prepares to speak Wednesday during a luncheon sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Mark Scarff

Kent’s Bowen Scarff wins company excellence award from Ford

Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury in Kent has been recognized by Ford Motor Company with the 2008 President’s Award. The award honors dealerships that excelled… Continue reading

  • Aug 5, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Mark Scarff
After more than seven years working for the tourism board in Grays Harbor County
After more than seven years working for the tourism board in Grays Harbor County
Attorney Lisa Voso has opened a new personal injury practice in Kent and is hoping to use her knowledge to help local residents prepare for interviews through her “boot camps.” Brian Beckley

New to Kent, but not for long: Attorney Lisa Voso has penchant for volunteering

When she was in college in Maryland, attorney Lisa Voso took an online quiz about what city would best match her life and where she… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2009
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Attorney Lisa Voso has opened a new personal injury practice in Kent and is hoping to use her knowledge to help local residents prepare for interviews through her “boot camps.” Brian Beckley

Marie Haggin to host Bridal Shower

Marie Haggin Accessories has added bridal gowns and wedding services to its Kent Station boutique. With more than 100 gowns in stock, the dresses come… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Volunteers needed for lot clean-up, so that mural can be installed

The Kent Chamber of Commerce’s East Hill Partnership is organizing a work party to help clean up the vacant lot at 240th and 104th in… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Washington unemployment rate continues its upward climb

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in June, up from May’s revised rate of 9.1 percent, according to the state Employment Security… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Eric Minkes of Seattle prepares to begin work on one of the machines at Orion Industries in Federal Way. Orion Industries is getting a new training program from the Kent-based Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound.

Kent program aims to fill the worker gap

As Baby Boomers begin to retire from the workforce, one field that is feeling the effect is manufacturing, which is losing older workers faster than… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Eric Minkes of Seattle prepares to begin work on one of the machines at Orion Industries in Federal Way. Orion Industries is getting a new training program from the Kent-based Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound.