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Five businesses warned for price gouging
Ferguson sent cease and desist letters to five businesses, including one in Issaquah.
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Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn extends closure through at least April 14
Tribe had hoped for March 31 reopening
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Kent Reporter to suspend print publication
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve across the globe, the Kent Reporter must also adapt in…
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COVID-19 gathering restriction delays funerals
For one funeral home owner, the confusion came to a head after a recent service.
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Boeing plants in Puget Sound area to close; infected Everett worker dies
To the relief of anxious employees, the company said it will shut down factory operations for two weeks.
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New unemployment claims increased over 116 percent during week of March 8-14
During the week of March 8-14, 14,154 new claims for unemployment benefits were filed with the Employment Security…
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Kent mayor lifts enforcement of plastic bag ban during COVID-19 outbreak | Update
Ralph calls stores still charging for bags
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Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops
Retail establishments get the green light to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic.
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AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19
Washingtonians should be skeptical of claims about virus
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Westfield Southcenter mall in Tukwila closes because of coronavirus
Reopening date remains to be determined
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Group wants Kent Valley businesses, nonprofits to fill out economic survey
Impact of coronavirus
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Companywide, Boeing reports 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Boeing will equip more employees to work remotely, but for now factory workers will stay on the line.
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SBA offers disaster assistance to Washington small businesses economically impacted by the coronavirus
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Washington small businesses…
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SBA to provide small businesses impacted by coronavirus up to $2M in disaster assistance loans
Administrator: ‘SBA will continue to provide every small business with the most effective and customer-focused response possible during…
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State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low
Washington’s economy picks up 6,800 jobs in January
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Port of Seattle, airlines respond to COVID-19 with new health measures
Changes at Sea-Tac Airport include more hand sanitizer, training for biohazard cleaning.
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Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus
Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.
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Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1
Customers encouraged to bring reusable bags or must pay 8 cents per bag
