Heather Feller discusses some of the snappy clothes she has to sell at Emerald City Fashion, her clothing boutique at 50 West Main in downtown Auburn. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

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Clothing store finds the right fit in downtown Auburn

“Everyone deserves to look nice,” says Emerald City Fashion owner.

Kandi and Mark Dondrill of Green Apple Alpacas. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Green Apple Alpacas is the wool-timate destination for family fun

Since the farm started up three years ago, it has become popular enough to be a runner-up for…

Cow & Cod near Downtown Auburn serves specialty hamburgers, fish and chips, crinkle French fries, milkshakes and more. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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A family tradition: Cow & Cod delivers on beef, fish and fries

Cow & Cod has officially placed #1 in the “Best Lunch” and “Best French Fries” categories for Best…

Jen Reeves, wearing a sweater she has woven, throws herself back in a chair to indulge in one of her favorite activities, laughter, at her yarn shop Little Knittym at the corner of East Main and Auburn Avenue. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Little Knitty: Auburn’s yarn shop knits together community

Auburnites have voted Little Knitty one of The Best of Auburn.

Magnificent Willis, a leader in Boeing product integration, welcomes AWB’s Manufacturing Week tour group Oct. 11 to the Boeing Additive Manufacturing metals print room in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business

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AWB manufacturing week tour makes stop in Auburn

Tour highlights Motors and Controls; Boeing Additive Manufacturing plant

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June Paik (left) and her employees at Master Hair Care can work with clients for hours to find the perfect wig or hair piece.

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Master Hair Care offers quality wigs, warm service for cancer patients

This woman-owned small business is one of the most recommended in the area for people experiencing hair loss.

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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

Dante is from the Netherlands and currently lives at Serenity Equine. He is a therapy horse who works with veterans from the Odyssey Project for Wounded Warriors. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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King County horse rescue organization falls on hard times

The Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation in Maple Valley is one of the top local horse rescues, but…

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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants

Chemicals in tires allegedly end up in waterways and harm salmon populations.

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

Jeff Tate, director of community development for the city of Auburn, Segale Properties spokesman Mike Pruett and Mark Segale address the Auburn City Council about the future redevelopment of key Segale holdings in Auburn, among them the gravel mining operation established 40 years ago on the city’s south end. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)

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Company to close mining operation in Auburn

Development options are being considered for the 900-acre site.

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Colin Schilling, CEO of Schilling Cider.

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Auburn-based Schilling Cider donates to environmental groups

Schilling Cider, an Auburn-based, leading craft cidery, announced a donation of $54,000 to eight prominent environmental organizations in…

Best of Auburn contest returns.

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Best of Auburn nomination round is now open

Nominate your favorite businesses and community members in the 2023 Best of Auburn contest.

The joint was jumping at the grand opening of the Imperial Palace Casino. Photo courtesy of Ryan Kunkel

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Auburn welcomes Imperial Palace Casino at grand opening

Located at the former Iron Horse Casino.

Amy Skogen, owner of Amy’s Cookies, is the new owner of PNW Coffee on the northeast corner of the Sound Transit parking garage. Photo courtesy of Rachelle Lynn

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New owner of PNW Coffee brings her cookies to Auburn

Man or woman can’t live by bread alone — gotta be home-baked cookies and a beverage, too.

Shane and Tamoro McDonald recently opened Hyperbarics Northwest on A Street SE in Auburn, where they use hyperbaric chambers to help heal the human body. (Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter)

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Embracing the healing power of oxygen

Hyperbarics Northwest is open for business in Auburn.

A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

The market runs Feb. 18, 19, 25 and 26 at Outlet Collection in Auburn. Courtesy image

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Outlet Collection hosts market for Black-owned businesses

In celebration of Black History Month, The Outlet Collection Seattle will be creating a space for Black-owned small…

Bed, Bath and Beyond has closed its Auburn outlet at the Outlet Colllection after 27 years. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Bed, Bath and Beyond closes its Auburn store at the Outlet Collection among a total of 58

Bed, Bath and Beyond has closed its store at the Outlet Collection Seattle in Auburn, apparently, for good.

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.