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Ladybug coffee stand co-owner sentenced for tax evasion

At his Oct. 9 sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Tana Lin stated, “there is no excuse for hiding…

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Airways Bistro & Beer Garden to close in downtown Kent

Lengthy patio renovation, higher rent help lead to closure after 13 years; Tap Room to remain open

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Kent Reporter, Steve Hunter, Ben Ray receive newspaper coverage awards

At Better Newspaper Contest presented by Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Kent business

Alleges religious discrimination and retaliation against Logic Staffing

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Bezos’ Kent-based Blue Origin enters presidential endorsement controversy

Company leaders met with Trump shortly after Bezos’ Washington Post decided against any endorsement

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Chuck E. Cheese in Kent plans grand reopening Oct. 9

Newly remodeled Kent location will offer special deals during celebration

Food donated for the Kent Food Bank. Courtesy File Photo, Torklift Central

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Registration open for Kent Turkey Challenge’s food bank fundraiser

Competition among businesses to collect money, food donations for Thanksgiving meals

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Celebration of Life set for Kent business owner Bob Schlosser

4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in a big tent at his Tents and Party Rents location

Photo courtesy of School of Rock.

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School of Rock Kent, teaching kids resilience

For kids who don’t like sports, School of Rock offers another avenue for them to expend their talents…

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the…

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Kent-based Blue Origin completes eighth human spaceflight

Six-member crew spends 10 minutes in space; reaches speed of 2,238 mph

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Best of Kent 2024: Vote for your local favorites

Vote today for your favorite Kent businesses, restaurants, people and more!

Dick’s Drive-In is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year with parties at its locations, including 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Dick’s Drive-In

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Dick’s Drive-In plans special anniversary celebration in Kent

Restaurant started 70 years ago in Seattle; party in Kent from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16

Big Lots is closing many stores, including its one in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, The Herald (Everett)

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Big Lots closing Kent location as part of widespread cutbacks

Store along West Meeker Street one of 12 the company is shutting down in Washington state

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Kent-based Blue Origin reveals six-member crew for next flight to space

Group to include Karsen Kitchen, 21, who will become the youngest woman to fly to space

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Longtime abandoned gas station in Kent ‘finally coming down’

Mayor Dana Ralph says ‘eyesore’ going away at corner of James Street and Central Avenue North

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Sysco employees show off job skills at Kent warehouse

Company holds competitions in warehouse work and truck driving

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

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12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

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Kent Chamber of Commerce CEO Harris to participate in leadership program

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation selects her for national business course

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Two Kent grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

Safeway on SE Kent-Kangley and QFC on SE 240th Street