The data visualized here was compiled from Apartment List’s monthly rent reports. See an interactive chart below. Kailan Manandic / data illustration

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Eastside rental market could balance out with the region

Eastside rent medians increased by 2.8 in the past year, a decrease in growth from previous years.

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Eastside market heats up as major tech news hits

A real estate snapshot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

Courtesy photo                                Sweet Treats is the only cookie dough-focused storefront in the region and will eventually operate a food truck.

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Sweet Treats feeds a desire for cookie dough

The local vendor and catering service offers safe-to-eat cookie dough on the Eastside.

The Factoria QFC (pictured here) was part of the phase out pilot last November that included five other locations in the area. Currently, the stores only have paper bags and offer reusable bags for purchase at the checkout aisles. Kailan Manandic / staff photo

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QFC to stop offering plastic bags in all stores on April 1

The commitment comes early as its parent company, Kroger, pledged to end plastic bag use by 2025.

Nintex acquires EnableSoft in company acquisition

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Nintex acquires EnableSoft in company acquisition

Bellevue-based company is a world leader in workflow automation industry.

Local inventory is up; buyers, sellers prep for spring

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Local inventory is up; buyers, sellers prep for spring

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North Bend’s Huxdotter Coffee consturction underway

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North Bend’s Huxdotter Coffee consturction underway

Huxdotter Coffee is in the midst of construction on an all new cafe and drive-thru.

Stocks stay strong for Smartsheet, Microsoft, T-Mobile

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Stocks stay strong for Smartsheet, Microsoft, T-Mobile

Fortune 500 functionality, Hololens technology, 5G network contribute to growth

Praerit Garg joins Smartsheet as CTO

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Praerit Garg joins Smartsheet as CTO

Bellevue-based company employs 760 people

A comparison of how many life science companies are on the Eastside and in other Washington cities. Kailan Manandic

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Life science hits its stride on the Eastside

Life science has strong roots in Washington, contributing economically and scientifically.

Bringing the Virtual Reality experience to Eastside

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Bringing the Virtual Reality experience to Eastside

Virtual Reality (VR) isn’t like regular entertainment, and Portal VR founder Tim Harader knows it. That’s why he…

Despite interest rates approach, real estate ticking onward

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Despite interest rates approach, real estate ticking onward

A real estate snap shot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

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OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

Bellevue-based CEO wanted a simpler solution to his own problems