Business
Kirkland firm moves closer to buying Frontier Communications
Regulators are expected to rule this spring on WaveDivision’s bid to buy Frontier Communications.
Business
They’re hiring: CEO of Workforce Snohomish County steps down
Erin Monroe has led the agency since 2014. She plans to embark on the “next chapter” of her…
Business
Boeing rival Airbus buys Mukilteo robotics company
MTM Robotics will become a subsidiary of Airbus but will continue to serve other aerospace companies.
Business
Rucker Renewal disruption frustrates downtown businesses
The major Everett road, sidewalk and utilities project started in July and won’t end until spring.
Business
New EvCC class teaches conversational Japanese for business
Everett Community College offers a three-quarter course in language and business skills.
Business
Lynnwood expects an influx of shoppers — from Seattle
With Northgate Mall’s transformation into a mixed development, shoppers there are eyeing Alderwood.
Business
This business down-sized, and yet it’s still growing
The owners of Houseplants Galore in Everett closed a nursery and now focus on indoor greenery.
Business
A classic hobby store survives in the era of video games
At the Edmonds Hobby Shop, model cars, boats and trains are still popular with grown-up kids.
Business
Funko, the Everett-based toymaker, opens a Hollywood store
The location is the second brick-and-mortar retail store for the company — the first being in Everett.
Business
With help from business, Everett passenger service takes off
Count Funko among the fans of Paine Field flying. Meanwhile, where next? Chicago or Dallas, anyone?
Business
She convinces companies to hire ‘amazing’ disabled people
Janet Bruckshen and others at Washington Vocational Services match workers with employers in need.
Business
Washington trade delegation to China includes county reps
They are there to promote state aerospace companies and other manufacturers.
Business
Orders pour in after Everett startup appears on ‘Shark Tank’
The family of the founders of Squid Socks is pitching in at their living-room headquarters.
Business
It’s a store, a studio, a gallery and a hangout for artists
JAG Artworks in Everett is a labor of love by an artist who still has a day job.
Local News
Fake noise complaints inundate Everett’s Paine Field airport
The director of the Snohomish County-owned airport was the target of a scam to register complaints.
Local News
Port commission candidates support recent economic strides
District 1 port commissioner Bruce Fingarson and David Simpson square off for a seat at the port.
Local News
Everett lab accused of killing pig during ‘botched’ blood draw
Stop Animal Exploitation Now! filed a complaint against Altasciences based on a confidential report.
Business
Alaska CEO: ‘We really need to look at growing Paine Field’
At a conference, Brad Tilden speculated about expanded passenger service, but flights are capped — for now.
Business
Everett couple talks socks on ‘Shark Tank,’ lands investment
Their homegrown startup invented Squid Socks, which won’t slip off kids’ feet.
Business
Verdict: Farmers Market shift to downtown was ‘terrific move’
Most vendors and patrons said the new location is roomier, cleaner and more accessible.