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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators

The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…

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State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses

Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers

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State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Current rate is $13.50

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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

This bronze skull is one of the fascinating items for sale at Antique Marketplace at the site of the former Joanne’s Fabrics on Howard Road. Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter

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Antique store opens its doors in Auburn

Owner Carly Willis wants it to be a fun place.

Photo courtesy of Fisher Scones

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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…

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John Gronowski makes his usual brewskie stop at Rail Hop n’ Brew on West Main, undeterred by having to drink al fresco under Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest order forbidding indoor service at bars and restaurants to stem the spread of COVID-19.

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Downtown bars and restaurants reeling under Inslee order

City of Auburn offering $2,000 grants to qualifying businesses without drive -through windows.

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Fieldhouse House has reworked the former Sam’s Club at the Outlet Collection Mall into a mega sports-play-training complex.

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FieldhouseUSA waiting on COVID-19 to fully open complex

Multimillion-dollar facility located at site of former Sam’s Club.

Jack Timmons pauses for a smoke next to his two giant smokers at Jack’s BBQ, which he opened last week on West Valley Highway in Algona.

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New restaurant in Algona serves up real Central Texas barbecue

“Deeeeelicious,” “sooo gooood,” “aaamaaazing.”

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

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Kuljit Singh and wife Malika celebrated the grand opening Dhotson's grocery at the site of the former Lea Hill Market last Wednesday. Photo by Robert Whale, Auburn Reporter.

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Auburn couple opens mom-and-pop grocery store

Dhotson’s sets up at site of former Lea Hill Market.

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Developmentally disabled still a vital part of workforce

Auburn-based company’s job-finding mission is a win for businesses.

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Outdoor dining is allowed to continue in Auburn

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‘Yes, I opened in a pandemic,’ says owner of Boujee Botanika and The Octopus Opal

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‘Yes, I opened in a pandemic,’ says owner of Boujee Botanika and The Octopus Opal

Eclectic shop opens in downtown Auburn.

New Auburn bakery Pie Style captures magic of family tradition

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New Auburn bakery Pie Style captures magic of family tradition

‘World still needs good food,’ says owner.

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Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban

Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

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Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24

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Opinion

Why we should reconsider nuclear power | Brunell

If Americans are to receive all of their electricity without coal and natural gas by 2035, they will…