COVID-19 shakes up valley businesses, housing market

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COVID-19 shakes up valley businesses, housing market

Some businesses will likely shutter, and the real estate selling season could stretch into fall.

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

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Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties

Car wash businesses can now operate in Washington | Update

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Car wash businesses can now operate in Washington | Update

Brown Bear opens locations May 8

Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area

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Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area

Interactive map provides details

Construction worker installs siding to a building in Snoqualmie. File photo

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Inslee gives construction a green light

It was unclear when sites would re-open, but employees will have to have PPE and stay six feet…

Report shows severity of COVID-19 impacts on hotels nationwide

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Report shows severity of COVID-19 impacts on hotels nationwide

70% of employees laid off or furloughed, eight in 10 hotel rooms empty

Customers buy vegetables at the North Bend Farmers Market opening day in 2019. File photo

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Local farmers adapting to changing world

As the pandemic set in and economy struggled, local farmers evolved their business models.

State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

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State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

Employment Security Department had challenges with the volume

Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

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Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

Remarks come on Senate floor: ‘We need the media. …and need to help them’

Gyms, fitness centers must allow members to cancel memberships or face legal consequences

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Gyms, fitness centers must allow members to cancel memberships or face legal consequences

State attorney general responds to consumer complaints during COVID-19 outbreak

Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week

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Boeing to resume Washington airplane production next week

More than 27,000 employees are expected to return to work at the Everett campus starting Monday.

Bear markets and financial planning

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Bear markets and financial planning

A monthly business column by a Mercer Island financial adviser.

Initial state claims for unemployment benefits remain at historical highs

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Initial state claims for unemployment benefits remain at historical highs

Third week in a row of record numbers