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Sales of tobacco to minors doubles in King County
Seattle tobacco retailers were caught selling tobacco to underage minors 15 percent of the time in 2011. This…
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Pacific man does wonders with wood | Briefs
From raw, untamed wood, a Pacific man sees and shapes remarkable things.
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State job growth soared in November
Washington added an estimated 12,100 jobs in November, the largest one-month gain in four years.
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Washington hits a grim milestone: 1 million residents without health insurance
The number of Washingtonians without health insurance has reached 1 million, according to a new report from state…
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State unemployment-benefit extensions ending soon
Unemployed workers in Washington state are learning this week that their extended unemployment benefits will begin phasing out…
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United Way free tax campaign needs volunteers in Auburn, elsewhere
The United Way free tax campaign helps low- and medium-income residents of King County access tax credits they…
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Valley Cities receives $1.1 million grant | Briefs
Recognizing the enormous challenges faced by people with serious mental illness re-entering the community after release from jail,…
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Puget Sound Energy offers rebates on LED bulbs
Puget Sound Energy recently introduced a new instant rebate for up to $10 off energy-efficient light emitting diode…
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Auburn welcomes new Chase Bank branch
Chase celebrated last Saturday the opening of its new Lake Tapps banking branch, at 6950 Lakeland Hills Way…
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Estate planning a thing of the past? Think again | Clark
New estate tax provisions in the law enacted with the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation…
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Auburn tree farm funds education through Christmas tree sales
Family-owned and operated Pfaff's U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm in Auburn has a program in place to benefit local…
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Auburn Office of Economic Development offers free, informative events
The City of Auburn Office of Economic Development is offering free, informative events for business owners.
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Auburn man wins awards at invention show
Auburn's Gary Hills was an award winner at this year's InventHelp's INPEX, America's Largest Invention Trade Show.
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Survey finds toxic, dangerous toys on store shelves; mobile website can help parents
Dangerous or toxic toys can still be found on America's store shelves, according to WashPIRG's 26th annual Trouble…
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Allied Waste Services observes Thanksgiving holiday
Allied Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling and yard waste from its Puget Sound-area customers on Thursday.Customers…
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Jobs, unemployment improve in October
Washington's employment picture bounced back in October, adding an estimated 4,600 jobs and lowering the unemployment rate to…
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Auburn welcomes La Quinta Inn and Suites | Ribbon cuttings
La Quinta Inn and Suites, Auburn's newest hotel, is officially open.
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Auburn’s music store man stays in harmony with customers
For 35 years, Don's Green River Music has been a constant in Auburn.
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Employment Security launches new website for employment, economic information
The state Employment Security Department launched a new website today that will make it easier to find information…
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New tobacco shop opens in Auburn | Briefs
Butt's Tobacco offers an alternative to high-priced cigarettes. The recently opened Auburn shop, 909 12th St. SE, offers…