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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

Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic

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Renton business owner supports local farmers, brewers during pandemic

The Brewmaster’s Foundation weekly Community Supported Agriculture box includes fresh produce from local farms and beers from Washington…

Insurers should consider refunds of auto premiums to Washington drivers

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Insurers should consider refunds of auto premiums to Washington drivers

State Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issues request

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Snoqualmie Valley Record to suspend print publication

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Snoqualmie Valley Record must also adapt…

COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals

For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.

Courtesy photo. Scott Brittain and his son Ryker at Blake’s Pizzeria in Carnation (before state regulations for COVID-19 mandated restaurants switch to takeout only). Scott has been a customer since he was a kid, and now he and his family are still regulars.

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In Carnation, Blake’s carries on with carryout

Community supports local pizzeria during COVID-19 pandemic.

For sale sign hanging in front of house. File photo

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Open houses close due to coronavirus concerns

Northwest Multiple Listing Service halts large group home tours amid pandemic.