Business
Herald writer, editor, fly-fishing outdoorsman Mike Benbow dies
The longtime editor wore many hats in the newsroom, but all remember his passion for fishing, birding and…
Business
Trade group tour highlights manufacturing in Everett, Mukilteo
The Association of Washington Business visited a local furniture maker and aerospace manufacturer Tuesday.
Food & Drink
An ode to Buzz Inn Steakhouses, a Snohomish County institution
The local chain founded in 1981 now spans Arlington, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Monroe and Snohomish.
Business
Gift and souvenir maker Morris Magnets calls Monroe home
Morris makes 30,000 items like refrigerator magnets and key chains a day out of its factory.
Business
Everett’s Fluke Corp. adds solar test firm to its portfolio
The acquistion of Solmetric boosts Fluke’s solar test and measurement product line.
Business
Washington’s Job Skills Program has trained employees for 40 years
Since 1983, over 75,000 workers have taken advantage of the state program.
Business
Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says
Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.
Business
Looking back on 20 years of Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett
The 10,000 seat arena, community ice rink and conference center continues to draw 700,000 visitors to downtown Everett…
Northwest
Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year
Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.
Business
Give a dog a bone? How about a hard cheese chew from Arlington instead!
Launched from a kitchen table in 2003, Himalayan Pet Supply now employs 160 workers at its new Arlington…
Local News
New Boeing 737 simulator takes ‘flight’ in Mukilteo
Pilots can test their flying skills or up their game at Simulation Flight in Mukilteo.
Local News
Amazon cuts ribbon on colossal $355M fulfillment center in Arlington
At 2.8 million square feet, the facility is the largest of its kind in Washington. It can hold…
Local News
Developer breaks ground on new Bothell industrial park
The North Creek Commerce Center on Bothell Everett Highway will provide warehouse and office space in three buildings.
Local News
Former Funko CEO resigns from the Everett company
Brian Mariotti resigned Sept. 1, six weeks after announcing he was taking a six-month sabbatical from the company.
Local News
Paper or plastic? Snohomish County may require businesses to take cash
County Council member Nate Nehring proposed an ordinance to ban cashless sales under $200. He hopes cities will…
Business
Grant aids apprenticeship program in Mukilteo and elsewhere
A $5.6 million U.S. Department of Labor grant will boost apprenticeships for special education teachers and nurses.
Business
Peoples Bank grant program seeks proposals from nonprofits
Peoples Bank offers up to $35,000 in Impact Grants aimed at helping communities. Applications due Sept. 15.
Business
Arlington’s Eviation selects Seattle firm to configure production plane
TLG Aerospace chosen to configure Eviation Aircraft’s all-electric commuter plane for mass production.
Business
Could a Granite Falls startup’s three-wheeler revolutionize delivery?
Orca Mobility’s battery-powered, three-wheel truck is built on a motorcycle frame. Now, they aim to make it self-driving.
Business
Marysville startup prepares for space — the financial frontier
Gravitics is building space station module prototypes to one day house space travelers and researchers.