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    Business <p>All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County</p>

    King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

    Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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    By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm
    Business Courtesy Photo, BECU

    BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

    By Steve Hunter
    Business A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 7 for the newest imaginative “storefront,” The UPS Store, at the JA Finance Park facility of Junior Achievement of Washington. The collaboration is part of JA’s mission to empower students with real-world skills and inspire future entrepreneurs. On this day, Mount Tahoma High School students spent several hours at JA Finance Park, taking part in an interactive learning experience focused on personal finance and career exploration. Learn more at washington.ja.org. Courtesy photo

    New ‘storefront’ opens for Junior Achievement students

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    Owner Vance Olsen shows off one of Sea Axe’s throwing axes. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Voters choose Sea Axe for a night out
    By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 11:30 am

    Best of Auburn 2025 winner.

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    Owner Matthew Noesen of Zola’s Cafe. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Zola’s Cafe wins double for Best of Auburn
    By Bailey Josie • November 8, 2025 11:30 am

    Is it any surprise that Zola’s Cafe has won Best Bakery/Desserts and Best Coffee Stand/Shop for 2025? A mainstay of…

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    Third Dimension Salon owner Deana McFarlane and salon “director of cuddles” Bodhi. Third Dimension has won its third Best of Auburn award. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Third Dimension Salon wins 3rd Best of Auburn...
    By Bailey Josie • November 8, 2025 7:30 am

    From the interior of the Fred Meyer to Division Street in downtown Auburn, Third Dimension Salon has made a name…

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    The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.
    Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes...
    By Bailey Josie • October 27, 2025 4:00 pm

    Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

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    Auburn to revise rules for opening home-based businesses
    By Robert Whale • October 3, 2025 4:30 pm

    City plans to amend the process to make opening a home-based businesses less of a problem.

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    Oksana Lusnikova of Pie Style Bakery, located at 1111 East Main St. in Auburn. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
    Pie Style Bakery moves to new space in...
    By Robert Whale • August 21, 2025 11:05 am

    Mama and grandma seemed to pull food out of the air.

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    Safeway distribution center in Auburn fined for violating...
    By Reporter Staff • May 1, 2025 12:06 pm

    For the first time since Washington state enacted a new law in 2024 to improve standards for warehouse workers, the…

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    Free haircuts for kids at Evergreen Park
    April 17, 2025 4:30 pm

    Bella Red Salon and Third Dimension Salon of Auburn teamed up April 13 to provide 64 free haircuts to children at Evergreen Park in Auburn.

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    Austin Pickinpaugh trying to stall the suspect. Courtesy photo.
    Happy Crab experiences first robbery during operating hours
    By Joshua Solorzano • March 26, 2025 3:47 pm

    See the video: The owner said it was a terrifying experience, but she wants to continue operating in Auburn.

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    Pictured left to right: Bill, Nina and Tom Contoravdis, co-owners of Athens Pizza and Pasta, pose for a photo in front of their restaurant. File photo
    Athens Pizza and Pasta experiences fourth burglary in...
    By Joshua Solorzano • March 21, 2025 3:30 pm

    Repairs will cost thousands of dollars, owners say.

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    Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton...
    By Steve Hunter • February 14, 2025 12:35 pm

    Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy

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    Josh Brugger and his friend and business partner Tim Larson in front of the coffee shop they opened on Jan. 5. Courtesy photo
    Auburn businessman opens another coffee shop with a...
    By Robert Whale • February 7, 2025 1:30 pm

    “We’re a bit different,” Brugger said.

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    Michael Braxton, owner of Trotter’s Restaurant, and Rosalie Deresch, who has launched a fundraiser to help him make much needed repairs to the building. Photo courtesy of Sandy Smith.
    A fundraiser for Trotter’s
    By Robert Whale • January 27, 2025 10:30 am

    An Auburn staple, Trotter’s is in need of funds for much needed repairs to the building.

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    The staff at Circle Creek Therapy in Auburn. Photo courtesy of Stephen Doherty
    Auburn business hits roadblock with city traffic fee
    By Robert Whale • December 7, 2024 7:30 am

    Circle Creek Therapy owners want to stay in Auburn.

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    Pictured: Kirti Lal and Pensihda Jack from @Work, which is located at 4018 A St. SE at the southern end of the White River Junction shopping center. Photo by Robert Whale/The Reporter
    Auburn recruiting company is getting the job done
    By Robert Whale • November 21, 2024 7:30 am

    Local franchise for @Work marks official opening.

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    Advance Auto Parts plans to close its locations in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Advance Auto Parts
    Advance Auto Parts to close stores in Kent,...
    By Steve Hunter • November 20, 2024 9:08 am

    Part of nine closures in state and more than 500 across the nation

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    Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo
    King County veteran selected to national business-growth program
    By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2024 11:30 am

    In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle program, where…

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    Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
    Boeing machinists reject another contract offer
    By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • October 24, 2024 3:04 pm

    Strike will continue.

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    Owner JoAnn Johnson and the star of Klay Crazy — Ringo Starr the Dachshund. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Make memories, art at Klay Crazy Ceramics and...
    By Bailey Josie • October 22, 2024 5:00 pm

    In a 130-year-old building near downtown Auburn, one of the area’s most beloved art-related creative spaces is filled with whimsical…

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    (Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)
    Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small...
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 12:35 pm

    This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

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