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Goodwill will open Kent Outlet Store Jan. 17
Goodwill has confirmed its new Outlet Store in Kent will open Jan. 17.
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Racing legend helps open new business: Firestone celebrates with Mario Andretti
Mario Andretti, a racing legend whose resume includes wins in NASCAR’s Daytona 500 as well as the Indianapolis…
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Union mounts informational picket at Hytek Finishes
Kent-based Hytek Finishes and a machinists union were scheduled to meet Tuesday with a federal negotiator for the…
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Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) to observe Christmas Day, New Year’s Day
On Christmas Day (Tuesday, Dec. 25) and on New Year's Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1) Republic Services (also known…
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Kent-based Baristas Coffee makes offer to purchase Tully’s
Kent-based Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (BCCI) announced Tuesday that it has filed an offer to purchase Tully's of…
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Republic Services’ Frey recognized for environmental stewardship; Wagner carries legacy forward
On the eve of his retirement from Republic Services, Don Frey received the Lifetime Environmental Stewardship Award from…
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Guide to Kent’s new B&O tax available online
A guide to Kent's new business and occupation (B&O) is available on the city's website.
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Red Lion Hotels to take over Quality Inn in Kent
Red Lion Hotels Corporation has signed a franchise license agreement with the owners of a Kent hotel.
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Kent names Torklift Central 2012 Green Business of the Year
Torklift Central received the city's award for the 2012 Kent Green Business of the Year.
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Naked Pizza opens at Kent Station on Friday
Naked Pizza – specializing in natural ingredients for a healthier taste – joins the restaurant mix at Kent…
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Volunteers needed for free tax prep site in Kent and throughout King County
United Way of King County is recruiting more than 600 volunteers to manage and operate 17 free tax…
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New community building at Valli Kee opens in Kent
County, city and community leaders gathered recently to celebrate the opening of a new after-school facility at the…
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A change of Hart’s: gymnastics center moves to Kent
Hart's Gymnastics Center has a new, spacious home in Kent. David and Debbie Hart, owners and operators, recently…
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Kent-based Sleep Country USA opens new stores in Oregon
Kent-based Sleep Country USA announced last week the opening of two new Medford, Ore., stores – a new…
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U.S. Postal Service hiring temporary employees; positions available at Kent Priority Mail Annex
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring temporary employees to work during the upcoming holiday mailing season at the…
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Kent’s Kona Kai Coffee Company captures top award
Kona Kai Coffee Company was recognized as Workforce Development Small Business of the Year at the second annual…
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Kent-based OMAX expands headquarters
OMAX Corporation, a leading U.S.-based total solutions provider of abrasive waterjet machining technology, announced Monday the largest expansion…
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Simpson Strong-Tie unveils Kent facility
Simpson Strong-Tie welcomed local customers, partners, affiliates and vendors at an Oct. 1 grand opening of its new…
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Kent couple win Ford Escape from Super 8 Sweepstakes
Marilyn Stephens, a retired resident of Kent, and her recently laid-off husband recently drove home with a fully-loaded,…
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Businesses sought to help Kent Food Bank
Kent businesses are wanted to participate in the 2nd Annual Kent Turkey Challenge to collect donations for the…