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East King County Career Fair coming Friday
The public is invited to attend the East King County Career Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, July…
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Kent Regional Library to host Community Resource Fair
Eileen & Callie’s Place hosts the inaugural Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 1 to 4…
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State unemployment rate holds firm in June
Washington’s record-low unemployment rate held firm in June at 4.5 percent, despite preliminary estimates from the Bureau of…
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Community welcomes the opening of Chafetz Brumley Hull’s law office in Kent
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of Chafetz Brumley Hull’s…
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Washingtonians asked to nominate companies that give back to communities
Do you know a business that gives back to its community? Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State…
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More than $7 million remains available to help PSE customers
With the past winter season the coldest on record for the past 30 years, some Puget Sound Energy…
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Kent welcomes the opening of Martha’s Loft
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of Martha’s Loft, 8316…
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Community welcomes the opening of OnPoint Physical Therapy
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of OnPoint Physical Therapy,…
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Mattress Firm’s School Supply Drive for Foster Kids is on
Summer vacation is underway, but a new school year is right around the corner.
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Help end hunger by saving energy; PSE rebates will benefit Food Lifeline
Every year, children and families struggle to replace the missing meals provided by schools through free and reduced…
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Murray, Reichert introduce bill to help U.S. ports compete
Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation on…
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Washington’s average wage nears $59,000 in 2016
Washington’s average annual wage grew by 4.8 percent in 2016 to $58,957, representing the largest percentage increase year…
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King County Council approves sale of property to State Convention Center
King County Executive Dow Constantine released the following statement after the King County Council approved the sale of…
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KDP receives National Main Street accreditation
Kent Downtown Partnership has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards…
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State reaches new record for unemployment
Washington’s unemployment rate dropped from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in May, establishing a new record low for unemployment,…
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Kent’s chances to land Dick’s Drive-In drop; but Sonic coming in 2018
The chances of a Dick’s Drive-In coming to Kent suffered a serious blow, but Sonic Drive-In is back…
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Republic Services reaches tentative contract agreement with recycle, yard waste drivers
Teamsters Local 117 achieved a fully recommended tentative agreement with Republic Services on Wednesday night over a contract…
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Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Seasoning & Spices finds a new home
Reginald Robinson’s ragin’ Cajun business has found a new home at the corner of East Meeker Street and…
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Republic Services recycle, yard waste drivers vote to strike | Talks continue
Teamster recycle and yard waste drivers who work at Republic Services voted overwhelmingly on Sunday to authorize a…
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AWB launches brand update, new logo
Washington’s oldest, largest employer group communicates evolution with a new brand