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New spot for Northwestern Financial Services Corp
Auburn Mayor Pete Lewis, representatives from the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce and supporters recently joined Candy and…
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Business briefs | Feb. 20
• New to Ellingson Crossing is Teriyaki 2U under owner/manager Jason Rim. The restaurant, at 4017 A St.,…
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AgriShop to welcome Ace line with a bash
AgriShop, Auburn’s family-run lawn, garden and equipment store since 1975, is holding a grand opening next weekend to…
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Low-income wage earners reminded to claim tax credit
WorkSource has made it easier for low-income wage earners to file their income-tax forms online and to claim…
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Microsoft to open retail stores
Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will open its own line of retail stores with David Porter…
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Business briefs | Feb. 12
Rachelle Mentink is the owner and director of the new Kumon Math and Reading Center, located in Auburn’s…
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BBB warns job hunters to steer clear of rebate processing job scams
Better Business Bureau is warning job hunters to beware of opportunities to work from home processing rebates. While…
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Phone scam targeting Hispanics
The Washington Attorney General’s Office is alerting residents about a phone scam in which Spanish-speaking callers claim to…
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Report reveals recession-resistant industries, jobs
Career planning has taken on new urgency for many workers in recent months, and a new report identifying…
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18 Auburn businesses sold alcohol to minors Jan. 16
On Jan. 16, 18 Auburn businesses failed liquor compliance checks conducted as part of a joint enforcement effort…
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Disaster unemployment benefits now available in 8 counties
People who live or work in King, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties may be…
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‘Green’ expo at UPS set for Feb. 21
The South Sound Sustainability Expo, featuring “green” exhibits, new ideas, organic food, and plenty of items for the…
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Employment Security Department extends call-center hours
Faced with unprecedented call volumes from people applying for unemployment benefits, the state Employment Security Department today announced…
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ACAP is officially back in business
City officials, staff and board members celebrated the recent re-opening of ACAP Child and Family Services, now located…
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Collection program expanded, extended for businesses generating small quantities of hazardous waste
A pilot program that provides King County businesses with a safe, convenient and free way of disposing small…
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Attorney General warns of bogus employment scams
Unemployed workers in Washington and the rest of the country are targets for crooks posing as headhunters, the…
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Microsoft to lay off 5,000 workers over the next 18 months
Redmond-based Microsoft Corp. eliminated 1,400 jobs Thursday morning, including 872 at its Redmond campus — and there are…
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Indicators: Area taking a hit by the recession, but there is some hope
The economy is tough and it will get worse before better — but with hard work and optimism,…
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PSE: Help available for those struggling to pay heating bills
As Washington state recovers from the recent winter cold weather and storms, Puget Sound Energy is reminding customers…