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Grocery Manufacturers Association to pay $18M campaign finance penalty

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 pay $18 million in penalties and punitive… Continue reading

  • Nov 3, 2016
Grocery Manufacturers Association to pay $18M campaign finance penalty
WSDOT: Extra helpings of Amtrak Cascades trains between Seattle and Portland for Thanksgiving

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 Northwest this Thanksgiving season.

  • Nov 3, 2016
WSDOT: Extra helpings of Amtrak Cascades trains between Seattle and Portland for Thanksgiving
Sonic Drive-In plans July opening in Kent

Sonic Drive-In plans July opening in Kent

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

Sonic Drive-In plans July opening in Kent

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 and customer service centers

  • Oct 14, 2016
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Tom Albro talks to the Kent Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon on Oct. 7. MARK KLAAS

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 economic development activities.

  • Oct 12, 2016
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Tom Albro talks to the Kent Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon on Oct. 7. MARK KLAAS
Kent’s Scotch and Vine restaurant celebrates grand opening on Oct. 10

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 11a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10.

  • Oct 10, 2016
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Kent’s Scotch and Vine restaurant celebrates grand opening on Oct. 10
Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

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 Watch meeting from 9-10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave. S.

  • Oct 10, 2016
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Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas.

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 54H60 propeller system by UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS).

  • Oct 6, 2016
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The Mosaic Hills Apartments are on the East Hill of Kent. Courtesy Photo

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 $51.6 million.

  • Sep 30, 2016
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The Mosaic Hills Apartments are on the East Hill of Kent. Courtesy Photo
REI will move its headquarters to Bellevue from Kent in 2020. File Photo

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 Spring District in Bellevue in 2020.

  • Sep 29, 2016
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REI will move its headquarters to Bellevue from Kent in 2020. File Photo
Anytime Fitness owners Sean and Carmen Dettloff

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 open house and appearance by Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz.

  • Sep 29, 2016
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Anytime Fitness owners Sean and Carmen Dettloff

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 U.S. markets, announced on Tuesday that it has executed a full building lease for 158,000 square feet in Kent with a leading e-commerce firm.

  • Sep 27, 2016
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Kmart in Kent will remain open despite another round of closing stores by the company.

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.

Kmart in Kent will remain open despite another round of closing stores by the company.
The 54H60-77 propeller system operates on a pair of NOAA’s four engine Lockheed WP-3D Orion ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft

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 the Lockheed WP-3D Orion "Hurricane Hunter" propeller assembly.

  • Sep 22, 2016
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The 54H60-77 propeller system operates on a pair of NOAA’s four engine Lockheed WP-3D Orion ‘Hurricane Hunter’ aircraft
L’Oréal USA will lay off 120 at its Kent and Redmond facilities.

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.

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

Kigo Kitchen coming to Kent Station | Briefs

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

  • Sep 19, 2016
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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
Rita’s plans to open its ice and custard store this fall at the Marketplace at Lake Meridian in Kent.

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 at Lake Meridian.

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

Kent attorney honored for his performance

The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Keith Hall as Two Years 10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.

  • Sep 1, 2016
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Keith Hall
Brown Bear Car Wash tunnel wash at 1202 W. Meeker St.

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

  • Aug 18, 2016
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Brown Bear Car Wash tunnel wash at 1202 W. Meeker St.
Kent-based The January Co.

Tall Tree Foods buys Kent Chinese-style meat products company

Tall Tree Foods, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has bought The January Co., a leading manufacturer of Chinese-style meat products based in Kent.

  • Aug 15, 2016
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Kent-based The January Co.