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Kent chamber announces its legislative priorities
With the 2010 legislative session under way in Olympia, the Kent Chamber of Commerce has released its priorities…
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Kent company builds kits to help residents of earthquake-ravaged Haiti survive
As relief supplies from all around the world are pouring into the earthquake-ravaged Caribbean nation of Haiti, one…
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Kent-based company reaches for the stars – almost
Kent-based LaserMotive won the NASA-sponsored Space Elevator Laser Beaming Challenge in November and is gearing up for the…
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Seattle ex pat has big plans for Kent salon
Wade Schwartz, whose Seattle salon closed because of the monorail land purchases has opened a new shop in…
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Using threat of floods, Bremerton mayor working to entice Kent businesses west
Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent wants to bring flood-threatened businesses along the Green River to Bremerton, but some businesses…
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Scavenger hunt galore: ‘Find It in Kent’ campaign starts Jan. 18
Beginning Jan. 18, Find It In Kent will launch the Amazing Place scavenger hunt. This eight-week promotion encourages…
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Kent market bakes up King Cake, a holiday tradition for El Dia De Reyes, or the Epiphany
Christmas may celebrate the birth of Christ - and Santa sailing down the chimney with gifts - but…
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2009 a record-setting year for unemployment
The economic recession was one of the most prominent news stories of 2009, with good reason: more Washingtonians…
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Have yourself a dairy little Christmas: Smith Brothers of Kent delivers
With the holiday season upon us, many homes around the region are anxiously awaiting a visit from a…
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Disgusting grease is liquid gold for biofuel company out of Kent
To most people, the barrels of old cooking oil sitting out near the dumpsters of their favorite restaurant…
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Kent business community sees new faces
There are some new faces in the local business community as of late, including a new membership director…
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Kent Valley flood worries commemorated on custom t-shirts
For businesses and residents living the Green River Valley, watching the odds of a flood this fall go…
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Christmas tree lot looks to Make A Difference for the homeless
For the fourth year in a row, the Make a Difference Christmas Tree Lot is setting up shop…
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Black Friday in Kent: Merchants get a good feeling, but no firm figures yet
As Black Friday dawned across Kent, the blue skies seemed to herald two things retailers had been hoping…
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Kent Chamber Holiday party is Dec. 5
The Kent Chamber of Commerce is hosting it December Business After Hours and Holiday party Dec. 5 at…
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ESP, Kent printshop owned by the late David Cooke, purchased by McCallum of Seattle
A Seattle-based printing company has bought the print shop that former belonged to David Cooke, the late husband…
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Apartment company offers flood insurance to residents at its Kent complex
In response to concerns voiced by residents about the recently elevated risk of flooding in the Green River…
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Kent merchants hope Black Friday equals Green Dreams
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means only one thing for retailers: Black Friday is nearly…
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Kent Station AMC to host ‘sensory friendly’ film Nov. 21
The Kent Station AMC is partnering with the Autism Society Nov. 21 for a “sensory friendly” showing of…
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State unemployment up slightly in October
State unemployment up slightly in October Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in October, from…