State Rep. Dave Upthegrove is a Democrat from Des Moines.

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Upthegrove bill aimed at assisting Kent-based business from closing down

State Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D – Des Moines) has stepped in to assist a Kent-based business from closing…

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Chamber luncheon features motivational speaker Patrick Snow, known as “the Dean of Destiny”

The Kent Chamber of Commerce's March membership luncheon March 2 will feature best-selling author Patrick Snow, also known…

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Kent Chamber education committee meets March 1

The Kent Chamber of Commerce Education Committee meets 2 p.m. March 1 at the chamber office, 524 W.…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke

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Applebee’s opens new Kent restaurant

Applebee’s Restaurant had a grand-opening ceremony Feb. 14, with festivities lasting through the week. The restaurant is located…

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Kona Kai Coffee of Kent wins state honor for work with the homeless

Kona Kai Coffee Co. of Kent was one of three Washington restaurants recognized this month for excellence in…

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Kent Downtown Partnership Breakfast Hour is Feb. 11 at ShoWare Center

The Kent Downtown Partnership is having its next Downtown Breakfast Hour 7 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Kent…

Giant sandbags line the Green River levee at Three Friends Fishing Hole in late December. The city of Kent is getting the levees evaluated by private firms to ensure flood protection and to meet federal standards for certification.

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Flood-map meeting Feb. 7 in Kent: See how preliminary federal maps could affect your flood insurance

Kent residents and business owners near the Green River will soon find out how new preliminary Federal Emergency…

Nick Xavier

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Grand opening for Reds Wine Bar at Kent Station: See the slide show

Reds Wine Bar, one of Kent Station's newest businesses, is planning a grand opening celebration Feb. 4 and…

George Patterson opened Self-Serve Garage January in Kent

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Self-Serve Garage in Kent offers space, tools, info for doing your own repairs

For George Patterson, it was the sticker shock. The former Army medic needed a tune-up for his Jeep…

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Interested in running your own 7-Eleven store? Seminar scheduled in Kent

To anyone who's ever considered owning a franchise store, an upcoming seminar in Kent could help point the…

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Technology firm opens new location in Kent

Pacific Network Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of support for SKYLINE software, Property Management Accounting Solutions, and Information…

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AAA Washington locates facility in Kent

AAA Washington has opened a branch office in Kent. The insurance agency, based in Bellevue, is continuing its…

State Attorney General Rob McKenna.

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The time to tackle gang activity is now, State AG Rob McKenna stresses

Gang activity is on the rise. Less than two weeks ago outside Southcenter Mall, a gang confrontation resulted…

Kent Realtor Marti Reed.

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Local Realtor Marti Reeder earns five-star billing in Seattle magazine

In the December 2010 issue of Seattle magazine, Kent Realtor® Marti Reeder of John L. Scott was named…

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Nominations being accepted for Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

National Guard and Reserve members and their families across Washington have the opportunity to give the gift of…

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Kent Station site of community Christmas Giving tree

Kent Station is sharing the holiday spirit this season by giving back to children and families in the…

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Learn about Block Watch for businesses in Kent at Dec. 9 meeting

Learn about keeping an eye out for crime and protecting your business Thursday. The Kent Downtown Partnership is…

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Open house Thursday at Pacific Metal Fabrication in Kent

Pacific Metal Fabrication, Inc., will be hosting an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, at…

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Valley Cities Counseling of Kent has grand reopening celebration Dec. 2

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is having a grand reopening celebration of its Kent location at 3:30-5:30 p.m.…

Santa Claus and  Mrs. Claus give Debra Brewer the naughty or nice test before she and her family went to Santa’s house for photos last November at Kent Station. Santa’s House will open this weekend at the retail shopping complex

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Black Friday opens holiday shopping season: Kent Station geared up for shoppers

The biggest shopping season of the year was right around the corner, and earlier this week, a regional…