Local News
New law averts big spike in unemployment taxes on businesses
Inslee signed a measure to spread out increases and boost weekly benefit checks for those who are unemployed.
Life
You voted: The best new restaurant in Snohomish County
Even during a pandemic, people still have their favorites.
Local News
County aims to help small farmers thrive with new ag center
Eventually, it could bring a year-round indoor farmers’ market to the area.
Local News
Lakefront low-income housing expanding in Marysville
Phase two of the development at Twin Lakes Landing will add 60 units to the Housing Hope property.
Business
A new pottery studio opens in downtown Everett
Salish Sea Ceramic Studio on Hewitt Avenue offers classes, clay, inspiration and plenty of light.
Local News
Data-driven farming: New tech ‘changes agriculture’
In a new program funded by the CARES Act, computers are helping Snohomish County farmers grow efficiently.
Business
Frustrated restaurateur reflects on transformative pandemic
Lombardi’s owner Kerri Lonergan-Dreke is unhappy with government but is coping with the changes COVID brought.
Local News
Boeing to outsource IT work to Dell, eliminate 600 jobs
Affected employees must find new work within the company, apply to work for Dell or be laid off.
Business
Tulalip Tribes open the new Quil Ceda Creek Casino
The 126,700-square-foot, $125 million building replaces the old “Q” that began as a bingo hall in 1983.
Business
With 2020 behind us, it’s a good time to reflect, then act
Reflection is just the first part. It informs the driving question: What is needed now?
Business
This new skateboard store in downtown Everett really ‘pops’
Is Rucker Avenue undergoing a retail revival? The owners of the Pops Skate Shop think so.
Business
New puzzle store opens in downtown Everett
Jigsaw puzzle sales have surged during the pandemic. The Best Puzzles & Gifts has hundreds of designs.
Northwest
Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO
Bezos, the company’s founder, will become exectuive chairman. Andy Jassy will replace him as CEO.
Local News
Hands-on instruction in the COVID age is something to savor
At Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center, the gradual return of in-person learning is a welcome reprieve from screen time.
Business
Pandemic slows growth of the clean-tech sector — for now
With economic uncertainty, homeowners and businesses have put the brakes on alternative energy plans.
Business
A green Everett architecture firm teams up with Housing Hope
Dykeman Architects has designed sustainable buildings for more than a quarter-century.
Business
WSU Everett launches eighth undergrad program, in business
The campus in north Everett will offer bachelor’s degree in business administration in the fall.
Northwest
LuLaRoe to pay $4.75M to settle pyramid scheme lawsuit
Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued the company and its executives two years ago.
Business
Reopening Day: Some businesses return with lockdown lifted
Bowling and indoor dining were back as Snohomish County moved to Phase 2 of the “Healthy Washington” recovery…
Local News
Chug down a few beers that won’t get you soused
Hundreds of bottles of soda line the walls at Chug’s Root Beer & More in Lynnwood. Now you…