Kent mayor says Fred Meyer exit was long time coming, but leaves families without easy access

A total of five Fred Meyer stores are closing in western Washington, including one in Kent.

Earlier this week, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement on the closures, saying she was “angry, frustrated, and sad” about the impact the shuttering of her local Fred Meyer would have on the community.

Although she was displeased by the closure, she wanted to make it clear that her office understands the reason behind the decision…

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