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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…
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Kent’s Pacific Coast Fruit Co. buys Northwest Specialty Produce
Pacific Coast Fruit has large distribution warehouses in Kent and Portland
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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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Weyerhaeuser campus clash in Federal Way continues over warehouse plan
Proposal may remove 132 forested acres to allow for 1.5 million square feet of new development.
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State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief
Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits
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Unlicensed food vendor shut down for selling tamales from ice chest
King County Public Health shut down the Federal Way vendor on Monday, Jan. 25.
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Christopher & Banks retail store to close at Kent Station
Company closing all stores nationwide
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Blue Origin mission New Shepard-14 successfully demonstrates crew capsule upgrades
Kent-based company launches rocket in West Texas
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BECU Foundation offers student scholarships
High school seniors, college undergraduates can apply
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State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program
U.S. Department of Labor announces funding
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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators
The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…
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Federal Way Macy’s store to close in 2021
The location at The Commons mall has served the Federal Way community for 43 years.
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Stimpy’s Bar & Grill in Kent temporarily closed for allowing indoor dining
Public Health - Seattle & King County announces COVID-19 violation
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Kent small business honored with highest national export award
SPIO Inc. makes children’s medical orthotics
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Floyd Little, football legend and former Federal Way businessman, dies at 78
Little died on Jan. 1 after a battle with cancer.