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Better Business Bureau offers cyber security tips

Our world is more connected than ever before with technology touching much of our work and personal lives.

Volunteers hand out food last year for Thanksgiving dinners at the Kent Food Bank. Cash and food donations from the Kent Turkey Challenge provided the items.

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Kent Turkey Challenge fundraiser for food bank returns for fifth year

In an effort to collect donations for the Kent Food Bank, businesses and organizations are invited to participate…

Mark Newton

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Novinium selects its vice president of engineering

Mark Newton, Ph.D., has joined Novinium as vice president of engineering, the Kent-based company announced today.

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Open interviews for veterans and their families at Fred Meyer, QFC stores

Fred Meyer and QFC will hold open interviews on Tuesday, Sept. 15, for all veterans and their family…

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ShoWare Center hosts hiring event: 70-plus part-time, event-driven positions available

SMG-managed ShoWare Center is recruiting individuals from the community to fill available event-driven, part-time positions in the operations…

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Kent home sales, prices increase

Homes sales in Kent jumped 35.8 percent and prices climbed 17.1 percent in July compared to the same…

John Force

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ABC Supply Co., Inc. opens branch in Kent | Business briefs

Building products distributor ABC Supply Co., Inc. has opened a new branch in Kent at 8528 S. 222nd…

Matt D’Alessio covers freshly baked pies at the Pie Lab

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Bakery feeds Kent’s appetite for pie

Susan Fergason decided to try something bold, something different.

Suzette Cooke

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Cooke to join panel at the MBA Housing Summit

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will be one of five panelists at the Master Builders Association (MBA) 2015 Housing…

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Brown Bear celebrates 58th anniversary with free car washes

Celebrating its 58th anniversary, Brown Bear Car Wash will add sparkle and shine to thousands of cars and…

Mayor Suzette Cooke helps cut the ribbon at an Aug. 6 open house for the Rusty Raven Studio in historic downtown Kent.

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Grand opening of Rusty Raven Studio | Ribbon cuttings

The Kent Chamber of Commerce joined city leaders in welcoming the Rusty Raven Studio to the business community…

Shane Patrick is the new general manager at Kent's JH Carr

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Kent commercial furniture company names new general manager

Kent-based JH Carr, a division of Foldcraft Co., named Shane Patrick on Aug. 4 as general manager of…

Ronald Osborne

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Farmers Insurance’s Osborne is among top agents in the country

Ronald Osborne, of Kent, has been named a championship agent by Farmers Insurance for his outstanding achievement and…

The Dole caravan tour will give out free samples as part of a stop at the Kent Fred Meyer

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Dole caravan tour to stop at Kent Fred Meyer store

Kent residents can sample recipes, make their own smoothies and take Dole’s Healthy Eating Pledge for a chance…

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Kent Smiles Dentistry | Ribbon cuttings

The business community and Southwest King County Chamber members recently welcomed Kent Smiles Dentistry.

Check in at Dollar Tree stores in Kent to contribute to supporting school supplies for military children.

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Kent Dollar Tree stores join Back-To-School Brigade to benefit military children

Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree, Inc. have joined forces again this year to gather school supplies for military…

Best Workplace businesses have shown exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste their company sends to the landfill.

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Kent winners honored as Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling

King County's Solid Waste Division is honoring 112 area businesses, including several from Kent, that made its eighth…

Home prices jumped 8.9 percent to $305

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Supply of homes for sale in Kent declines; prices go up

Kent saw a continued decline in the supply of homes for sale in June, according to the latest…

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers to closely check out tickets they purchase for Seattle Seahawks single games because of previous ticket scams.

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Better Business Bureau warns about fake Seahawks tickets

It’s the day many football fans have been waiting for: single-game tickets for the Seattle Seahawks go on…

Morgan Reber

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Woman finds comfort, niche with massage therapy center | Briefs

Morgan Reber recovered from the pain of a nasty auto accident 12 years ago to find comfort in…