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Business <p>All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County</p>

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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By Drew Dotson • December 2, 2025 12:37 pm
Business Courtesy Photo, BECU

BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

By Steve Hunter
Business The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

By Bailey Josie
Courtesy Photo, The Herald/Everett
Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton...
By Steve Hunter • February 14, 2025 12:35 pm

Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy

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Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo
King County veteran selected to national business-growth program
By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2024 11:30 am

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle program, where…

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Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
Boeing machinists reject another contract offer
By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • October 24, 2024 3:04 pm

Strike will continue.

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(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)
Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small...
By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 12:35 pm

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax...
By Benjamin Leung • September 4, 2024 10:50 am

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the Department of Justice.

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Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.
12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program
By Bailey Josie • July 10, 2024 8:11 pm

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of each women-owned business will be eligible to receive weekly raffle prizes.

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Courtesy Photo, Safeway
Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale...
By Steve Hunter • July 9, 2024 4:51 pm

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

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Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.
Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership
March 25, 2024 3:50 pm

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate restructuring.

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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store
By Steve Hunter • August 31, 2023 3:42 pm

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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Dante is from the Netherlands and currently lives at Serenity Equine. He is a therapy horse who works with veterans from the Odyssey Project for Wounded Warriors. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
King County horse rescue organization falls on hard...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • August 22, 2023 6:30 am

The Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation in Maple Valley is one of the top local horse rescues, but it’s struggling amid the aftermath of the pandemic and the increasing cost of hay. The rescue will hold a fundraising benefit Sept. 9.

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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers...
By Cameron Sheppard • August 21, 2023 2:42 pm

Chemicals in tires allegedly end up in waterways and harm salmon populations.

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses
By Cameron Sheppard • July 27, 2023 9:00 am

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

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A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
By Cameron Sheppard • March 27, 2023 10:00 am

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

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Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)
Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees
By Janice Podsada • November 13, 2022 5:30 am

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com • August 25, 2022 5:00 pm

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

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Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com • July 29, 2022 4:25 pm

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the public in…

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times...
July 11, 2022 3:14 am

By Robert Toomey

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money...
June 17, 2022 1:54 pm

By Robert Toomey

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A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.
Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate...
By Hannah Saunders • June 15, 2022 3:40 pm

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
News of market volatility has felt like a...
May 17, 2022 5:15 pm

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster cites the…

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