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Kent’s Torklift Central challenges business in Thanksgiving food drive
A Kent business, Torklift Central , is challenging other business in the area to collect the most turkeys…
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Allied Waste Services in Kent going pink for October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of October, all Allied Waste Services drivers (men and women) throughout the Puget Sound region…
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Kent Chamber to host career fair at Meridian Middle School
The Kent Chamber of Commerce will host its first Career Fair from 9 to 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.…
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Time for politcal playbook to be put aside for the good of the country | Don Brunell
In today’s dog-eat-dog world, change is constant and accelerating. Other countries are stealing our factories and jobs and…
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Seattle men charged with computer hacking, stealing personal info from King County businesses
Three Seattle men were charged by federal prosecutors for hacking into computer systems to steal personal and business…
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A few tips to avoid being a victim of ATM skimming rings
After several recent arrests in Western Washington by a task force targeting ATM skimming rings, the U.S. Attorney’s…
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Cash machines starting to work again for BECU customers | Update
BECU debit cards are working again for getting cash after system crashed Friday afternoon.
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Promotion of small businesses crucial | Calvin Goings
Rural small businesses are a key part of America’s economy. They supply our food and energy, safeguard our…
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Kent Downtown Partnership hires new administrative assistant
The Kent Downtown Partnership has hired Charlotte Turpin as an administrative assistant.
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Kent’s Valley Harvest Market offers ‘Healthy School Year’ event Sept. 10
The Valley Harvest International Market, 23636 104th Ave. S.E., in Kent, has scheduled a back-to-school celebration "Healthy School…
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World Trade Center New York 9/11 steel beam on display at World Trade Center Tacoma Globe Awards
A steel beam from the World Trade Center New York’s 9/11 aftermath will be on display at this…
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Seeking help from the private sector | Don Brunell
President Obama and the newly appointed Congressional federal debt reduction committee will need to look under every rock…
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Again company in Kent is cutting the rug
A couple of enterprising businessmen came up with a great idea to cut the rug – Again. The…
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Dancing with the Stars-Kent coming Oct. 22 | Slide Show
Andrea Keikkala, executive director of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, will be competing in Dancing With The Stars…
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Governor’s Aerospace Summit set for Sept. 14-15 in Kent
The sixth annual Governor's Aerospace Summit will run Sept. 14-15 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
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Kent company finalist for King County’s Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year
A Kent company is one of the Green/Sustainable Small Business of the Year finalists as part of the…
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Taxes, regulations and borrowing has the nation teetering on the brink of recession | Don Brunell
At the same time President Obama and Congress were locked in combat over raising the nation’s debt ceiling,…
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Melanie Hope of Kent wins toastmasters speech contest
Mélanie Hope of Kent won the District 32 level of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest, representing the district…
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Economic gardening in Kent with help from the Small Business Administration | Calvin Goings
Gardening usually conjures up thoughts about planting flowers or growing vegetables. However, economic gardening focuses on growing local…
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Signature drink contest for Kent Downtown Partnership’s Wine, Women, Wow! | Deadline Today
If you have an idea for a special drink there is a contest waiting for you. The Kent…