Floyd Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010 after a 30-year wait. File photo

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Floyd Little, football legend and former Federal Way businessman, dies at 78

Little died on Jan. 1 after a battle with cancer.

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State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses

Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers

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State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Current rate is $13.50

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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gave away 400 meals on Christmas Day. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen

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Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gave away 400 meals on Christmas Day

Donation by Jamal Crawford inspired contributions from others

A rendering of the planned warehouse development to be called Bridge Point Kent 300 at the former site of the REI headquarters, 6750 S. 228th Street. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Bridge Development Partners

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Former REI headquarters in Kent to be demolished for industrial facilities

Bridge Development Partners purchase 15.8-acre site

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Bezos pledges an additional $25 million to support COVID-19 relief efforts

In matching funds to help All In WA campaign assist Washingtonians

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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket for launch services catalog

Company to compete for missions through launch service task orders

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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…

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Day cares, bars, dentists among small businesses that received city of Kent grants

Attorneys, hair salons, auto repair shops also recipients| Complete list

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Fire damages East Main business complex in Auburn

Site is home to Athens Pizza, Nail Master Too, Cascade Chiropractic and Salon Focus.

Courtesy Photo, Therapeutic Associates Inc.

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Kent physical therapy company received $8.1 million from SBA program

Two other businesses obtained $5 million from U.S. Small Business Administration | Kent list

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Auburn to consider adopting B&O tax

City Council could vote on measure in early 2021

VRFA firefighters attack the fire that torched the old Cool’s Cafe in Pacific on Dec. 1. Courtesy photo/VRFA

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Fire destroys former Cool’s Café in Pacific

Three fire departments respond to Dec. 1 blaze

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Kent-based Blue Origin announces Board of Advisors

Board features renowned leaders in the space industry

City leaders attempted to get the U.S. government to select Kent as the site for a new U.S. Space Command headquarters. COURTESY PHOTO, Air Force

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Kent strikes out on getting U.S. Space Command headquarters

Air Force narrows finalist sites to six, none in Washington

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Kent City Council adds delivery fee cap to support local restaurants

The cap prevents third party delivery services from charging partner restaurants high fees

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Dick’s Drive-In to reopen in Kent after COVID-19 closure | Update

Back in business Wednesday, Nov. 11 after two employees tested positive

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Holiday event set for Nov. 28 in downtown Kent

Inside Out Open Air Dining and Marketplace to go from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; tree lighting at…

Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened Oct. 31 on West Valley Highway in Algona.

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New restaurant in Algona serves up real Central Texas barbecue

Jack’s BBQ opens at former Royal Bear Pub location