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PSE customers set record for natural gas usage
This week’s freezing temperatures pushed Puget Sound Energy customers’ natural gas usage to a new high Monday, surpassing…
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Mega Millions scam alert: E-mail attempts to steal personal info
For the second time in as many months, a scam e-mail, disguised to appear to be from Mega…
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Red Cross safety tips for frozen pipes
With weather forecasts predicting freezing temperatures, the American Red Cross urges local residents to take precautions to prevent…
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What to know when riding Metro in ’10
With the new year just around the corner, King County Metro Transit is alerting riders of several changes…
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Vanpools in the Puget Sound region
The case for expanding vanpool programs to move the most people for the least cost. This is the…
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Special, no-cost pesticides collection for farmers, small businesses preparing for floods
Flood season is here in western Washington, and it’s a good time to check storage sheds, garages, basements…
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Hours extended for state’s unemployment-claims call center
Washington’s unemployment-claims phone line is now open one hour earlier each day to receive benefit applications or questions…
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Dickens named chief operating officer at Auburn Regional
Robert Dickens joined the administration of Auburn Regional Medical Center as its chief operating officer.
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Giving back
Dr. Marie Durflinger and the team at Auburn Family Dental were honored to give and personally deliver a…
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State commission says PSE’s proposed rate increases too high
The state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has rejected most of a proposed rate increase for Puget Sound…
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Beware of unfair practices related to flood prep | Briefs
City officials urge residents to be aware that some unfair business practices have been reported relating to flood…
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DECA duo to host expo at Auburn Mountainview
Auburn Mountainview High School DECA students Heather Odell and Nichola Usher will host the inaugural Entrepreneurship Exposition from…
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State unemployment rate up slightly in October
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in October, from a revised rate of 9.1 percent…
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AG McKenna: alcoholic energy drinks are a recipe for disaster
They have names like “Joose” and “Max Fury.” According to state attorneys general, these super-caffeinated alcoholic concoctions may…
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Boeing Capital Corp. president-elect to address area small businesses
Mike Cave, president-elect of Boeing Capital Corp. and a senior vice president of The Boeing Company, will talk…
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Brown Bear to honor military with free car washes on Veterans Day
As a way of saying thanks to the military, Brown Bear will be offering free “Bear Essential” car…
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Leadership Institute announces class of 2010
The Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound announcecd the participants for the class of 2010. The Leadership Institute…
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Sub shop brings new taste to Auburn | Briefs
S & S Sub Shop, featuring quality sandwiches at reasonable prices, opened its doors to serve the Auburn…