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Time to face reality about America’s dependence on oil | Don Brunell

Americans live in an idealistic world where, no matter what happens, we’ll still be able to go home…

Job applicants fill the ShoWare Center's concourse July 27 in Kent looking to fill positions at the arena.

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Kent’s ShoWare Center draws more than 600 applicants for 100 jobs

More than 600 people applied for about 100 ShoWare Center job openings in Kent.

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Kent Downtown Partnership grant program brings results

Some recent activity in the downtown area of Kent has some hopeful about the days ahead.

Bill Boyce listens to a question during the Kent Chamber of Commerce speed candidate and networking event July 20.

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Kent Chamber of Commerce candidate and networking event | Slide Show

The Kent Chamber of Commerce hosted a speed candidating and networking event July 20 at the Senior Activity…

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Monterey Gourmet Foods in Kent closes doors

The Kent business Monterey Gourmet Foods, a food processing company based out of California, announced it will be…

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Secretary of State seeking nominations for Corporations for Communities 2011 Award

It’s time for the public to nominate its favorite community-centric corporations for Washington’s highest civics award. Secretary of…

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Chamber to host Kent City Council candidates

The Kent Chamber of Commerce will host a Speed Candidating and Networking Event to meet with Kent City…

Owners of the new Grocery Outlet

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Kent East Hill Grocery Outlet grand opening July 16

Kent East Hill Grocery Outlet grand opening

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Vision Quest buys Mieko Fitness

Vision Quest Sport and Fitness has purchased Mieko Fitness of Edmonds, Lake City, Mill Creek and Canyon Park.

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Time to cut Uncle Sam’s credit cards | Don Brunell

As the mayor of a small town in Montana, he put that principle into practice. Buying a new…

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Survey shows Americans will spend more than $200 during Fourth of July holiday

According to a press release from Jason Alderman with Visa's financial education programs Practical Money Skills for Life,…

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Yukon Grill in Kent announces new hours and expanded menu

Yukon Grill, located at 19033 68th Ave. S. D-108 in the West Valley Business Complex, announced new hours.…

Rob Hansen owns Bayview Limousine Service in Tukwila.

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Kent-Meridian grad finds the road out of a disability

Just 19 years old, Rob Hansen had no idea what he would do for work after he broke…

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Manufacturing jobs added to Kent firm through Small Business Association program | Calvin Goings

Made in America is hot again. In Kent, Brian Coughren and Tom Willman have seen their business, Seattle…

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Poland’s rise as a bastion of free enterprise | Don Brunell

In 1975, as America was preparing to celebrate its bicentennial, Poland was a suppressed Soviet satellite state. The…

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Sleep Country celebrates 20th anniversary June 26 at Wild Waves with free tickets for foster kids

Kent-based Sleep Country USA is celebrating its 20th anniversary Sunday, June 26 with Wild Waves Theme Park in…

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Gridlock in Congress and federal bureaucrats cause serious problems for nation | Don Brunell

Partisan wrangling in Congress over the federal deficit and government spending has created gridlock. Not much else is…

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Washington Shoe Company in Kent to expand | Business

While most of us are just beginning to soak up the summer sun, the Kent-based Washington Shoe Company…

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About 3,000 people attend motivational seminar in Kent at ShoWare Center

About 3,000 people attended a satellite viewing Tuesday at the ShoWare Center in Kent of the Get Motivated…

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Jimmy T’s in Kent plans fundraiser for Dawson Snider

Jimmy T’s Sports Bar & Grill in Kent will hold a fundraising event from 9 p.m. to closing…