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Funko CEO Brian Mariotti prepares to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in celebration of the company’s initial public offering of stock in New York in November. (Nasdaq)

CEO of Funko, the Everett-based toymaker, steps down

The Funko board appointed an interim chief executive as CEO Brian Mariotti took a leave of absence.

Funko CEO Brian Mariotti prepares to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in celebration of the company’s initial public offering of stock in New York in November. (Nasdaq)
Inside of the the Muse Whiskey Bar side of the 100-year-old Weyerhaeuser building on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cheers! Weyerhaeuser Building finds new life as coffee, whiskey bar

The century-old building on Everett’s waterfront is now home to The Muse Whiskey Bar Coffee Shop.

Inside of the the Muse Whiskey Bar side of the 100-year-old Weyerhaeuser building on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Paine Field or Sea-Tac? A tale of two prices

Airfare from Sea-Tac can be cheaper than Paine Field, but flying from Everett can be less of a hassle.

Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Brandwon Wight pulls out a a brood frame while grabbing one of his queen bees that he sells at his store on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

23 year old moves from worker bee to boss of the hives

Brandon Wight realized his dream when he became co-owner of the Snohomish Bee Company, the same place as his first job.

Brandwon Wight pulls out a a brood frame while grabbing one of his queen bees that he sells at his store on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘They make us feel at home’: Market brings Africa to Everett

Yusupha Bojang opened Dizayus African Market to meet the needs of a growing immigrant community.

Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers.

Coastal provides complimentary subaccounting technology for businesses

Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers. Subaccounting allows businesses to organize their financial information into… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2023
  • by Coastal Community Bank
  • Banking
Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers.
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Business briefs: New heat rules, tourism grants and electric airplane orders

Eviation Aircraft’s orders total $4 billion; new heat rules go into effect; $600,000 in tourism grants available next year.

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Photo illustration of the Port of Everett's Millwright District. (Photo provided by Port of Everett)

Port of Everett signs vintner; awards $13M contract for Millwright District

Port adds Hamilton Cellars to wine walk; Interwest Construction gets $13 million contract to build out Millwright District.

Photo illustration of the Port of Everett's Millwright District. (Photo provided by Port of Everett)
Mill's electric kitchen bin dries and grinds food waste which is then processed and turned into commercial chicken feed. (Provided photo)

This chicken chow’s main ingredient? Your food scraps

California firm Mill opened the Mukilteo research and development facility. The company turns food waste into chicken feed.

Mill's electric kitchen bin dries and grinds food waste which is then processed and turned into commercial chicken feed. (Provided photo)
Fluke Corp. President Jason Waxman at the Everett offices on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

By every measure, Everett tech powerhouse Fluke celebrates 75 years

From meat thermometers to infrared cameras at Yellowstone National Park, the science of measurement underpins Fluke products.

Fluke Corp. President Jason Waxman at the Everett offices on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The OceanGate submersible that explored the Titanic was on view at the Port of Everett in December. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett-based OceanGate deep-sea craft, crew missing in Atlantic Ocean

The submersible vessel, which carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, has been missing since Sunday.

The OceanGate submersible that explored the Titanic was on view at the Port of Everett in December. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jonnathan Yepez Carino speaks with Auliilani De La Cruz’s class about financial literacy during a presentation at Mariner High on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Extra credit for financial literacy: Bankers teach kids the basics

From building credit to applying for a loan — these execs offer money management advice for students and adults.

Jonnathan Yepez Carino speaks with Auliilani De La Cruz’s class about financial literacy during a presentation at Mariner High on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business Briefly: Port of Everett named Job Creator of the Year

Zap Energy receives $5 million for fusion energy plant and Kenmore Air offering flight from Everett to Victoria.

The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Michelle LeFevre and her Bernese mountain dog Kona sit in the shade in front of Kona’s Pond outside their home Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Camano, Washington. LeFevre, a retired teacher, wrote the children’s book “On Kona’s Pond” which centers on her pup and the other creatures that call the pond home. LeFevre’s sister, Susan Cousineau McGough, illustrated the book with watercolor renditions of Kona and the pond. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Life ain’t so ruff ‘On Kona’s Pond’

A retired Camano Island teacher’s new children’s book, “On Kona’s Pond,” tells the story of her dog and his wild friends.

Michelle LeFevre and her Bernese mountain dog Kona sit in the shade in front of Kona’s Pond outside their home Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Camano, Washington. LeFevre, a retired teacher, wrote the children’s book “On Kona’s Pond” which centers on her pup and the other creatures that call the pond home. LeFevre’s sister, Susan Cousineau McGough, illustrated the book with watercolor renditions of Kona and the pond. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snack queens share secrets to piecing together party platters that wow

Caterers Rachel Daniels and Mallori Rojas specialize in curating charcuterie boards. Here’s how they make their magic.

Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
FILE - A Boeing 737 Max jet prepares to land at Boeing Field following a test flight in Seattle, Sept. 30, 2020. Boeing said Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, that it took more than 200 net orders for passenger airplanes in December and finished 2022 with its best year since 2018, which was before two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max jet and a pandemic that choked off demand for new planes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Boeing inks deal for up to 300 737 Max planes with Ryanair

At Boeing’s list prices, the deal would be worth more than $40 billion if Ryanair exercises all the options.

  • May 10, 2023
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FILE - A Boeing 737 Max jet prepares to land at Boeing Field following a test flight in Seattle, Sept. 30, 2020. Boeing said Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, that it took more than 200 net orders for passenger airplanes in December and finished 2022 with its best year since 2018, which was before two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max jet and a pandemic that choked off demand for new planes. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Dr. David Kirtley at the new Helion headquarters in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022  (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett nuclear fusion energy company nets first customer: Microsoft

The Everett company, on a quest to produce carbon-free electricity, agreed to provide power to the software giant by 2028.

Dr. David Kirtley at the new Helion headquarters in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022  (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Hunter Mattson, center, is guided by Blake Horton, right, on a virtual welding simulation during a trade fair at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. High school kids learned about various trades at the event. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Trade fair gives Snohomish County kids glimpse of college alternatives

Showcasing the trades, the Trade Up event in Monroe drew hundreds of high school students from east Snohomish County.

Hunter Mattson, center, is guided by Blake Horton, right, on a virtual welding simulation during a trade fair at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. High school kids learned about various trades at the event. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
A Tesla Model Y Long Range is displayed on Feb. 24, 2021, at the Tesla Gallery in Troy, Mich.  Opinion polls show that most Americans would consider an EV if it cost less, if more charging stations existed and if a wider variety of models were available. The models are coming, but they may roll out ahead of consumer tastes. And that could spell problems for the U.S. auto industry, which is sinking billions into the new technology with dozens of new vehicles on the way.  (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Tesla leases space at Marysville business park

Elon Musk’s electric car company reportedly leased a massive new building at the Cascade Business Park.

A Tesla Model Y Long Range is displayed on Feb. 24, 2021, at the Tesla Gallery in Troy, Mich.  Opinion polls show that most Americans would consider an EV if it cost less, if more charging stations existed and if a wider variety of models were available. The models are coming, but they may roll out ahead of consumer tastes. And that could spell problems for the U.S. auto industry, which is sinking billions into the new technology with dozens of new vehicles on the way.  (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Business Briefs: Pandemic recovery aid and workforce support program

Snohomish County launches small business COVID recovery program, and is now accepting NOFA grant applications.

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