Business
Kent business owner takes over as Impact Washington board chairman
Craig Hanela, president of Buyken Metal Products, replaces Joe Heim
Business
Grocery store workers have right to wear Black Lives Matter buttons
National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer
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Westfield Southcenter to hold job fair Sept. 25 in Tukwila
More than 20 businesses looking for employees
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Ezell’s to offer grants to Black-owned businessses in the northwest
DoorDash contributes $40,000 as part of partnership
Business
Fireworks ignite fire that destroys Kent market on East Hill
KK Market at 23805 104th Ave. SE
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Justice Department seeks to shut down Kent tax return preparer
Allegedly filed federal income tax returns that underreport tax due
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Papa John’s plans hiring event in Kent as labor shortage continues
Hiring, retention bonuses part of deal as company seeks employees
Business
Kent Station reaches highest retail occupancy since opening in 2005
55 tenants push rate to 91%; Daiso to open store this fall
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Puget Sound Darigold workers on verge of strike amid contract negotiations
Workers cite lack of medical leave, outsourcing and bad-faith negotiations as reason for strike.
Business
Two new murals decorate downtown Kent businesses exterior walls
Colorful art along West Meeker Street and West Harrison Street
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Saar’s Super Saver Foods opens on Kent’s East Hill
Along 104th Avenue SE across from Home Depot
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Dave and Buster’s hiring 130 for August opening in Bellevue
Dave and Buster’s restaurant and entertainment venue opens in downtown Bellevue on Aug. 30 and is now looking…
Business
Local chambers of commerce to present PNW Economic Equity Summit
Virtual event at 11 a.m. on June 23 offered by Kent, Renton, Seattle Southside groups
Business
It took $28 million for winning bid on Kent-based Blue Origin’s space flight
Winner’s name to be released later; nearly 7,600 people from 159 countries placed bids for seat
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State Sen. Keiser disputes that unemployment pay hampers hiring
Says ‘unemployment benefit is not keeping people from work’
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Facebook page promotes minority-owned restaurants across Puget Sound region
Miya Nazzaro used to be a member of Facebook pages that were intended for people to promote and…
Business
Amazon hiring in Kent and across the nation
Open roles offer an average starting pay of over $17 per hour
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Merle Reeder joins Kent’s Team Marti of John L. Scott real estate
Husband to work with wife as operations manager and broker-partner
Business
King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks
39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.
Business
Federal Way approves $3 hazard pay raise for grocery store workers
The city ordinance was passed with a 5-2 council vote on May 4.