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Island Park Residents Brenda Aumick

Apartment company offers flood insurance to residents at its Kent complex

In response to concerns voiced by residents about the recently elevated risk of flooding in the Green River Valley, Weidner Apartment Homes is offering to purchase a flood insurance policy for all residents at its Island Park Apartments in Kent who want flood insurance.

Island Park Residents Brenda Aumick

Kent business community sees new faces

There are some new faces in the local business community as of late, including a new membership director at the Kent Chamber of Commerce.Shannon Collins… Continue reading

Brian Raynes

Christmas tree lot looks to Make A Difference for the homeless

For the fourth year in a row, the Make a Difference Christmas Tree Lot is setting up shop in Kent, this year right in the… Continue reading

Brian Raynes
Target employee David Snodgrass restocks an empty end cap at Kent's Target.  Snodgrass restocked this shelf nearly 10 times by 1 p.m. on Black Friday.

Black Friday in Kent: Merchants get a good feeling, but no firm figures yet

As Black Friday dawned across Kent, the blue skies seemed to herald two things retailers had been hoping for: shoppers and optimism for a good holiday season. "It feels better than last year's," said Nick Samas, store manager at the Kent Station Game Stop.

Target employee David Snodgrass restocks an empty end cap at Kent's Target.  Snodgrass restocked this shelf nearly 10 times by 1 p.m. on Black Friday.

ESP, Kent printshop owned by the late David Cooke, purchased by McCallum of Seattle

A Seattle-based printing company has bought the print shop that former belonged to David Cooke, the late husband of Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke.

Kent Chamber Holiday party is Dec. 5

The Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting it December Business After Hours and Holiday party Dec. 5 at Valley Bank.

  • Nov 25, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Station General Manager John Hinds paints Santa’s Workshop Friday to prepare for the holiday season at Kent Station.

Kent merchants hope Black Friday equals Green Dreams

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means only one thing for retailers: Black Friday is nearly upon us. Named for the day when store owners traditionally see their books go from the red to the black (indicating profits for the year), the day after Thanksgiving has become the biggest shopping day of the year and retailers all around the country - and in Kent - are getting ready.

Kent Station General Manager John Hinds paints Santa’s Workshop Friday to prepare for the holiday season at Kent Station.

Kent Station AMC to host ‘sensory friendly’ film Nov. 21

The Kent Station AMC is partnering with the Autism Society Nov. 21 for a "sensory friendly" showing of the new move "Planet 51."In order to… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2009
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Fred Shamseldin is the former owner of Depot Barber Shop in downtown Kent

Depot Barbershop: The end of an era

For more than 100 years, the Depot Barbershop has kept Kent clean shaven and looking good. But after years of searching for someone to pick… Continue reading

Fred Shamseldin is the former owner of Depot Barber Shop in downtown Kent

State unemployment up slightly in October

State unemployment up slightly in OctoberWashington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in October, from a revised rate of 9.1 percent in September,… Continue reading

  • Nov 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Watch for this logo: It's part of the latest campaign to keep Kent's economy going strong.

FIND IT IN KENT! Support your Community by Spending Locally!

You are urged to “Find It In Kent,” as part of a recently launched campaign reminding consumers about the benefits of spending locally.

  • Nov 19, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Watch for this logo: It's part of the latest campaign to keep Kent's economy going strong.

Green River Community College hosts small-business continuity workshop Nov. 20

Green River Community College Kent Campus is hosting a one-day workshop on small business continuity on Nov. 20.

  • Nov 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Judy Stringfellow

Holiday vino, and an open house in downtown Kent

Judy Stringfellow, owner of English Cottage Collection on Meeker in Kent, pours visitor Nikki English a glass of wine Friday. Stringfellow was participating in a downtown event called the Holiday Open House, aimed at drawing shoppers to downtown Kent.

  • Nov 17, 2009
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Judy Stringfellow

Ladies’ Night planned on East Hill

Kent-East Chiropractic is hosting “Ladies Night In” Nov. 19 at its office on East Hill.

  • Nov 17, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

Local movers win award

Local movers honoredAce Relocation Systems, Inc., a Kent-based moving agency, in October received a World-Class Commitment Award at Atlas Van Lines' annual convention in Orlando,… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service

State urges direct deposit for unemployment benefits

With the threat of major flooding in the Green River Valley, the Employment Security Department is urging residents who receive unemployment insurance checks by mail… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Breaking ground Property owner Su Chin Dean

Groundbreaking for new development on Kent’s Central Avenue

Property owner Su Chin Dean, front in blue jacket, was joined by Mayor Suzette Cooke and a handful of friends and developers Oct. 15 at a groundbreaking for a new 7,500-square-foot retail plaza on Central Avenue near Sara’s Coffee Shop.

  • Nov 10, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Breaking ground Property owner Su Chin Dean

Kent’s Holiday Open House starts this weekend

Kent's Holiday Open House kicks off this weekend. You can get a list of participating stores at the Kent Downtown Partnership's Web site. Thanks to ILoveKent.net for the link.

  • Nov 9, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
Todd Reber

Reber Ranch celebrates 25 years

A lot has changed in the past 25 years, especially up at the Reber Ranch, where they've watched the city creep closer and closer."Kent's gotten… Continue reading

Todd Reber
James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant

New in town

James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant, Kaiten Sushi.

  • Oct 21, 2009
  • BY Wire Service
James Kwak is co-owner of Kent Station’s newest restaurant