WGU Washington offering scholarships for veterans and their spouses

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WGU Washington offering scholarships for veterans and their spouses

Online, competency-based university celebrates Veterans Day with Salute to Veterans Scholarship

Grocery Manufacturers Association to pay $18M campaign finance penalty

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Grocery Manufacturers Association to pay $18M campaign finance penalty

In a historic decision, a Thurston County Superior Court judge on Wednesday ordered the Grocery Manufacturers Association to…

WSDOT: Extra helpings of Amtrak Cascades trains between Seattle and Portland for Thanksgiving

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WSDOT: Extra helpings of Amtrak Cascades trains between Seattle and Portland for Thanksgiving

Amtrak Cascades will once again provide holiday travelers with more options for getting to destinations in the Pacific…

Sonic Drive-In plans July opening in Kent

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Sonic Drive-In plans July opening in Kent

Sonic Drive-In plans to open its first Kent location in July.

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Amazon hiring for seasonal jobs

So far this year, Amazon has created tens of thousands of new full-time jobs at its U.S. fulfillment…

Tom Albro talks to the Kent Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon on Oct. 7. MARK KLAAS

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Kent receives Port of Seattle funding to promote local businesses

The City of Kent has received a $65,000 grant from the Port of Seattle to support local community…

Kent’s Scotch and Vine restaurant celebrates grand opening on Oct. 10

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Kent’s Scotch and Vine restaurant celebrates grand opening on Oct. 10

The Scotch and Vine restaurant at Kent's Riverbend Golf Complex is having its official grand opening celebration from…

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

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Kent Police chief to speak at Business Block Watch event

Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas will speak and answer questions at the Kent Downtown Partnership's annual Business Block…

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Kent’s PPI to become primary propeller repair/overhaul center worldwide | Briefs

Kent-based Pacific Propeller International LLC (PPI) has been designated as the primary repair and overhaul center for the…

The Mosaic Hills Apartments are on the East Hill of Kent. Courtesy Photo

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San Diego company buys Mosaic Hills Apartments in Kent for $51.6 million

San Diego-based MG Properties Group has purchased The Mosaic Hills Apartments in Kent, 10811 S.E. 239th St., for…

REI will move its headquarters to Bellevue from Kent in 2020. File Photo

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REI finalizes plans to move headquarters from Kent to Bellevue

REI announced on Thursday that it has finalized an agreement to relocate its headquarters from Kent to the…

Anytime Fitness owners Sean and Carmen Dettloff

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Blitz helps Anytime Fitness celebrate grand opening

Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour co-ed fitness franchise in Kent, celebrated its grand opening on Monday afternoon with an…

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Terreno announces lease in Kent for 158,000 square feet

Terreno Realty Corp., a San Francisco-based acquirer, owner and operator of industrial real estate in six major coastal…

Kmart in Kent will remain open despite another round of closing stores by the company.

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Kent’s Kmart to stay open; company to close 64 stores across nation

The Kmart in Kent isn't on the latest list of 64 Kmart stores closing across the nation.

The 54H60-77 propeller system operates on a pair of NOAA’s four engine Lockheed WP-3D Orion ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft

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NOAA awards 5-year support contract to Kent’s Pacific Propeller International

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded Kent-based Pacific Propeller International a five-year support contract for…

L’Oréal USA will lay off 120 at its Kent and Redmond facilities.

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L’Oréal USA to lay off 120 in Kent, Redmond

L'Oréal USA will lay off 120 employees at its Kent distribution center and Redmond manufacturing facility.

Kigo Kitchen prides itself in combining a passion for high-quality food and innovation to create an exceptional experience for their customers and communities. COURTESY

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Kigo Kitchen coming to Kent Station | Briefs

Kigo Kitchen, specializing in Asian-inspired dishes, is coming to Kent Station

Rita’s plans to open its ice and custard store this fall at the Marketplace at Lake Meridian in Kent.

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Rita’s to open ice, custard store in Kent

Rita's, whose motto is 'Ice, custard, happiness," will open a store this fall in Kent at the Marketplace…

Keith Hall

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Kent attorney honored for his performance

The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Keith Hall as Two Years…

Brown Bear Car Wash tunnel wash at 1202 W. Meeker St.

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Celebrating its 59th anniversary, Brown Bear Car Wash to offer free car washes

26,437 free washes at all tunnel wash locations during the 2015's "birthday" event