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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

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union

When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion

The new Downtown Church will reside on the top floor of downtown Snoqualmie’s Railroad Building. Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record

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I-90 Church buys downtown Snoqualmie property

The church will begin services at its new location in December.

Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

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Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

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

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Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

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

Danny Bohm (right) and Jesse Brown (left) stand over the four award-winning WBC beers in the manufactory portion of the brewery. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Issaquah brewery wins big at 2024 World Beer Cup

Formula Brewing owners explain the stiff competition and their passion for great beer.

Bachir Abba stands by some of his natural Morgan Cosmetics products. Courtesy photo

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Issaquah’s Morgan Cosmetics named Small Business Exporter of the Year

Skin and hair care company that started in Bachir Abba’s kitchen is now a thriving international success.

The updated Barnes & Noble, located in American Fork, Utah, brings an idea of what the Issaquah location will look like in style and size. (Photo courtesy of Barnes & Noble)

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Barnes & Noble makes its way back to Issaquah

This fall, the bookstore will welcome readers to its Issaquah location, showcasing a modernized look.

Alex Jensen, CEO and owner of Burgermaster, stands next to the prospective sixth Burgermaster location. (Photo by Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Burgermaster owner promises Triple XXX legacy will carry on

Grand opening targeted for early 2025 at the iconic Issaquah location, which in the meantime will serve burgers,…

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

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

Ruth and Marvin Mohl sit on a bench in Gilman Village. The Village, which once held 27 shops, now holds over 40. (Photo courtesy of the Gilman Village)

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Gilman Village celebrates over 50 years of charm and growth

When the village began operating, its rising success depended mostly upon women.

(Photo courtesy of M.V. Jantzen)

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Burgermaster will replace Triple XXX in Issaquah

In the days preceding March 4, Burgermaster hinted that a new location would be added to the roster…

Bernard Garbusjuk stands outside of Boehm’s Candies, 255 NE Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah. (Photo by Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Issaquah staple Boehm’s Candies has stayed tried and true for 81 years

Business was founded by an Austrian-born candymaker who was also an Olympian and an avid outdoorsman.

Locally grown beef, chicken, pork, lamb and veal fill the glass cases at Fisher Meats in Issaquah. (Photo by Cameron Sires)

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After 113 years, Issaquah’s oldest business is still family-owned and thriving

Fischer Meats has even modernized a couple of things, like adding credit card machines.

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Chipotle settles sexual harassment claims for Sammamish location

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Chipotle settled a lawsuit after Chipotle disregarded reports of sexual harassment…

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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants

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

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

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

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OfferUp co-founder tries to save the planet one podcast at a time

Nick Huzar’s “Stuff TV” is a weekly podcast featuring experts in the field of climate change.