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State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Current rate is $13.50

Sound Publishing

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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

Photo courtesy of Fisher Scones

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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…

Poverty Bay Coffee Company

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From coffee cart to community cornerstone

“I am the unintentional entrepreneur,” says Poverty Bay Coffee Company owner.

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Mayor launches Shop Local campaign to support Federal Way businesses

About 40 local restauranteurs met virtually on Friday morning to discuss concerns.

Photo taken from Burger Express’ Facebook page.

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Burger Express wins the Mirror’s Best Burger contest

Over three weeks, more than 250 people voted in the contest.

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Cinemark reopens Century Federal Way movie theater

Masks required, seats are sanitized between showings and no free refills.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and now lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

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Coronavirus stimulates RV sales and rentals | Brunell

Before the pandemic came ashore, the number of active camping households was increasing.

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Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban

Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees

Show is over for Federal Way’s Gateway Movies 8 theater

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Show is over for Federal Way’s Gateway Movies 8 theater

Demolition of building makes room for incoming Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension.

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

Fitness 19, located next to Fred Meyer, is among Federal Way gyms that are open for business with social distancing measures in place. Pictured: Staff members Ed Garberg, left, and Agustin Estrada. Andy Hobbs/staff photo

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Workout options, open gyms in Federal Way

Reservation of time slots required at many facilities.

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

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Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24

Outdoor, patio dining options in Federal Way

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Outdoor, patio dining options in Federal Way

Enjoy al fresco dining and drinking while still respecting public health guidelines.

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LA Fitness to reopen all locations Aug. 10

Gyms will follow state guidelines

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New program to help ensure safe start compliance in restaurants, taverns

Launched by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

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Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs.

Azteca Mexican Restaurant at 32015 23rd Ave. S. in Federal Way is closing July 26 and will relocate because of the expansion of the Sound Transit light rail. The nearby Red Robin restaurant closed July 12, also because of the upcoming light rail expansion. Olivia Sullivan/Staff photo

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Azteca Mexican Restaurant closing July 26 in Federal Way

Owner plans to relocate to nearby Center Plaza Shopping Center.

BMW X3 xDrive 30e. Courtesy photo

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BMW X3 xDrive 30e | Car review

With forces like BMW pushing, it’s only a matter of time before hybrid, then electric, technology replaces the…