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Premera tries to gut drug benefits; Kreidler says no

Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has denied requests from Premera Blue Cross (Premera) to strip some of its health…

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With dam concerns resolved, state ends program to help Green River Valley businesses find flood insurance

A temporary state program set up to help Green River Valley business owners find flood insurance coverage has…

Olson's Meats anda Smokehouse is a consistent

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Olson’s Meats and Smokehouse brings home Silver Platter

Olson's Meats and Smokehouse has continued its winning ways. The Enumclaw-based, family-owned and operated business recently brought home…

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Auburn’s Scarff Ford earns fourth national award for superior service, customer satisfaction

Auburn's Scarff Ford is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln dealerships to be recognized with the…

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Jobs up, unemployment flat in March

Washington employers added an estimated 3,300 jobs in March, marking 18 months of job growth in the past…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee

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Inslee, city leaders tour Auburn’s innovative Pick-Quick

Pick-Quick Drive In of Auburn welcomed former U.S. representative and gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee and representatives from the…

Lisa Harmon serves up brats and hot dogs for customers on the go. Her stand can be found in the middle of downtown Auburn each work day.

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Hot dog cart returns to downtown Auburn

The yellow umbrella is back in downtown Auburn. Lisa Harmon's hot dog stand – one of the first…

The former Walmart facility is being remodeled now through mid-May

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New Auburn business opening next month: Coastal Farm & Ranches buys former Walmart building

Coastal Farm & Ranch has finalized the purchase of the former Walmart building next to the SuperMall in…

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Washington to lose 26 weeks of long-term unemployment benefits

Washington state's improving unemployment rate will reduce the maximum weeks of unemployment benefits from 99 to 73 for…

Auburn’s David Judge belongs to an innovative company that produces tools for many applications

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Auburn man part of innovative company

Auburn's David Judge and his partners have cofounded a small company that thinks big.

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February’s drop in unemployment rate may shorten unemployment benefits

Washington gained an estimated 4,200 jobs in February, adding to the state's gradual climb up the employment ladder,…

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Auburn store among leaders for selling most winning lottery tickets

An Auburn store ranks among the top 10 retailers in the Puget Sound region for selling the most…

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Auburn City Council approves program to help small businesses

It’s about helping small businesses expand, find fresh digs inside Auburn, and proliferate. City Councilmembers recently approved the…

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Individual health plan enrollment for children starts March 15

Do you need individual health insurance coverage for your child or would you like to add them to…

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Van Siclen Stocks & Firkins offer estate planning seminar in Auburn

Estate planning is not just for the rich, but is for everyone. Protect your family and control your…

Dickey's Barbecue Pit officially opened Wednesday under the leadership of Gary Depping

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opens in Auburn

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, specializing in fast-casual barbecue fare, officially opened Wednesday in Auburn.

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Washington’s employment surges in January

Washington's employment picture brightened in January, as the unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted, estimated rate of…

Auburn’s Tom Erdmann Jr. puts creativity and craftsmanship to work at his recently-opened shop

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Doing it right, by design at Auburn’s SKC Industries

From the confines of his multi-faceted one-man shop, Tom Erdmann Jr. brings many things to life with his…

Melissa Doll

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Shooting for better fare, service at Auburn’s Copper Falls

The food and service weren't up to par for golfers. So said a report that examined conditions and…

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McKenna, state AGs and feds obtain $25 billion in mortgage relief from banks

Nearly a year of intense negotiations over mortgage servicing and foreclosure abuses has resulted in the largest consumer…