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    Matt and Lori Swanson have brought their business, Guardian Roofing, a long way from its founding in 2005, adding more than 100 employees to the roster and to sales of more than $20 million in 2021. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter
    Couple grows Auburn roofing business into a thriving...
    By Robert Whale • April 30, 2022 4:30 am

    When Lori Swanson answered the phone during the earlier years of Guardian Roofing, typically there’d be a man on the…

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    Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal...
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 28, 2022 3:30 pm

    This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.

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    (Left to right) Bill, Nina and Tom Contoravdis, co-owners of Athens Pizza and Pasta, pose for a photo in front of their restaurant that is set to re-open for take-out on Friday, April 1. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    After 16 months, Athens Pizza and Pasta re-opens...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • March 29, 2022 4:17 pm

    A fire forced the restaurant to close after 40 years of business in Auburn.

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    Auburn has embraced Sea Axe, the first ever axe-throwing range ever to settle in the city, as this band of customers demonstrates. Photo courtesy of Duke Managhan
    Business partners hit the bullseye with Auburn’s first...
    By Robert Whale • March 12, 2022 5:30 am

    At first, Duke Managhan and his close friend and business partner, Vance Olsen, fretted that their axe-throwing range would be…

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    Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Zola’s Café owner Matt Noesen is ready for normal times and business to resume at his downtown Auburn eatery.
    Downtown Auburn cafe among businesses awaiting the return...
    By Robert Whale • February 24, 2022 5:30 am

    After all this time, Matt Noesen’s feet and back ache, and the owner of Zola’s Café in downtown Auburn is…

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market...
    February 11, 2022 10:45 am

    The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the S&P500 declined…

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    SeaAxe Throwing is coming to downtown Auburn
    By Robert Whale • February 4, 2022 5:30 am

    ‘It’s kind of like darts on steroids,’ says co-owner.

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    Downtown Auburn boutique taps into the spiritual side...
    By Robert Whale • January 14, 2022 3:30 pm

    Aura Song Gifts is open for business.

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    Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo
    Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 11, 2022 2:30 pm

    Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation |...
    January 10, 2022 1:00 pm

    Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    The ‘year end’ elements of financial planning |...
    December 28, 2021 12:17 pm

    With the end of the year fast approaching, we remind clients that now is a good time to review key…

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    Airhouse Adventure Park is opening its doors to the public on Jan. 7, 2022, at 1101 Outlet Collection Way. Photo courtesy of Airhouse Adventure Park.
    Multi-activity adventure park to open in Auburn
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • December 4, 2021 5:30 am

    Airhouse Adventure Park will offer laser tag, trampolines and dodgeball among other activities

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An Orion Industries mentor (center) supervises participants in one of the manufacturing processes at the Auburn factory on Nov. 16. Orion Industries is an aerospace manufacturing company that trains people with barriers to employment to enter the workforce.
    Orion Industries is breaking down barriers to employment...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • November 25, 2021 5:30 am

    Factory offers paid job training and more.

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest...
    November 16, 2021 2:00 pm

    One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and assumptions in…

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column
    October 5, 2021 5:00 am

    Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies.

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    Grocery store workers have right to wear Black...
    By Steve Hunter • September 17, 2021 6:08 pm

    National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer

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    Carolynn Bernard, owner and operator of Bless Ewe Sheep Company pets one of the sheep on her farm in Enumclaw on Aug. 17, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    COVID, droughts put local sheep sanctuary in jeopardy
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 19, 2021 5:00 am

    Owner Carolynn Bernard took to GoFundMe in hopes of raising money to make it through the winter.

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    A Darigold dairy worker practices picketing as a strike is approved by the union. Photo courtesy of Julia Issa
    Puget Sound Darigold workers on verge of strike...
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 2, 2021 4:42 pm

    Workers cite lack of medical leave, outsourcing and bad-faith negotiations as reason for strike.

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    Best of Auburn 2021 contest seeks nominations today!
    Best of Auburn 2021: Nominate your favorites now!
    August 2, 2021 1:25 pm

    Nominations are underway for your favorite restaurants, businesses, community members and more in the Best of Auburn 2021 contest: vote.auburn-reporter.com.

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    Dave and Buster's restaurant and entertainment venue looks to hire 130 people to staff its Bellevue venue, set to open in August. Photo courtesy Dave and Busters.
    Dave and Buster’s hiring 130 for August opening...
    June 28, 2021 2:30 pm

    Dave and Buster’s restaurant and entertainment venue opens in downtown Bellevue on Aug. 30 and is now looking to find…

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