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State unemployment rate rises to 9.5 percent in December
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to an estimated 9.5 percent in December, up from a revised rate…
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Kreidler seeks ban on insurers’ use of credit information
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is calling for a ban on the insurance industry’s controversial practice of credit scoring.…
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PSE helps local schools maximize new state energy grants
Sixteen of the Washington state schools that will receive more than $6 million of the $16.7 million in…
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PSE adds 7 new residential energy efficiency rebates for 2010
Western Washington homeowners now can get new utility rebates on energy efficient water and space heating equipment and…
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It’s your call: stay on hold or we’ll call you back
Heading into the busiest time of year for Washington’s unemployment-claims call center, the Employment Security Department has added…
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2009: A record-setting year for unemployment claims, job-seekers
The economic recession was one of the most prominent news stories of 2009, with good reason: more Washingtonians…
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New places: Gateway School and Child Care
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives joined city leaders and proprietors to officially open new businesses. A recent…
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New places: Canterbury House
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives joined city leaders and proprietors to officially open new businesses. A recent…
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New places: Tahoma Athletic Club
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives joined city leaders and proprietors to officially open new businesses. A recent…
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Northwest Harvest receives $10,000 grant from PSE Foundation for food purchases
Hunger relief agency Northwest Harvest today announced it received a $10,000 grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation…
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TOP Food & Drug closed Christmas Day
TOP Food & Drug stores will be closing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Christmas Eve, and will reopen at…
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Highline’s workforce programs run out of funds
Highline Community College’s Worker Retraining, Opportunity Grants and Basic Food & Education Training (BFET) programs have no more…
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Nearly $29M available to help PSE low-income customers pay bills
Qualified Puget Sound Energy customers who need help paying their heating bills this winter will have access to…
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Olson Farm gets a boost from 4Culture
4Culture recently awarded White River Valley Museum $50,000 to complete utility upgrades to historic Mary Olson Farm.
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State’s unemployment rate dips slightly in November
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate inched down to 9.2 percent in November, a slight improvement from the 9.3…
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AG sues DIRECTV for ‘unconscionable’ sales practices
DIRECTV has generated more consumer complaints to the Washington Attorney General’s Office than any other business in 2009.…
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Season’s freshest Christmas trees available now from Puget Sound Fresh farmers
Purchase your Christmas tree this holiday season from a farmer participating in the Puget Sound Fresh program, and…
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Assist from Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club presented $3,000 to Auburn-area charities at a Monday morning ceremony at its Auburn SuperMall store. Sam’s…
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AG McKenna worried consumers could be deceived by ‘free’ credit report offers
There’s only one government-authorized Web site where consumers can get their free annual credit report, and it’s not…
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Profits of pizza sales to benefit families of slain officers
Proceeds from sales today and Wednesday at Papa John's Pizza, 1403 Auburn Way S., will be donated to…