2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT. Courtesy photo

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2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat SRT | Car review

OK folks, buckle your seatbelts.

Kent-based REI to lay off 400 retail employees

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Kent-based REI to lay off 400 retail employees

13,000 employees remain at 162 stores across the nation

Novinium offices in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Novinium

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Four Kent companies receive PPP loans between $5M and $10M

Twenty others get between $2M and $5M from federal program

Business begins bouncing back at Kent Station

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Business begins bouncing back at Kent Station

Many restaurants, shops open; AMC theaters remain closed

City of Kent to award $4,500 grants to small businesses for COVID-19 relief

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City of Kent to award $4,500 grants to small businesses for COVID-19 relief

Application process runs July 13-27

Huntington Learning Center opens Kent location

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Huntington Learning Center opens Kent location

Feast & Foliage opens downtown cafe

A young chef carefully spreads sauce onto pizza dough during a cooking class at Young Chefs Academy of Covington. Courtesy photo/YCA Covington

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Kids culinary school opens in Covington

The school takes the unknown out of cooking for kids, owner Deb O’Brien said.

A new measure from the King County Council could increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas of King County. File photo

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County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas

Staff report

Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers

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Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers

Low-income monthly options also available

City of Kent to distribute $1 million in CARES Act funds to small businesses

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City of Kent to distribute $1 million in CARES Act funds to small businesses

Plans for eligibility, applications yet to be determined

24 Hour Fitness to close clubs in Kent, Auburn, Renton

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24 Hour Fitness to close clubs in Kent, Auburn, Renton

Panther Lake Kent location scheduled to reopen next month

Kent Downtown Partnership launches Kent Strong campaign

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Kent Downtown Partnership launches Kent Strong campaign

T-shirts, hoodies for sale as fundraiser for KDP

Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

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Westfield Southcenter Mall to reopen June 15

Modified hours; safety protocols

Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties

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Goodwill to reopen donation centers, stores in King, Pierce counties

Including Kent, Auburn, Federal Way locations

New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

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New Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma to open June 8

$400M, 310,000-square-foot facility will open with COVID-19 precautions

Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn to reopen May 26

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Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn to reopen May 26

Face masks to be required of guests and employees

Large Kent produce warehouse part of federal food distribution program

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Large Kent produce warehouse part of federal food distribution program

Oregon-based Pacific Fruit Co., receives $24.8 million USDA contract

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo

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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in

Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.

Cox Automotive in Kent to furlough 123 employees | Update

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Cox Automotive in Kent to furlough 123 employees | Update

A wholesale vehicle auction business

What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud

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What to do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud

Kent Police release list of local, state, federal contacts