Henry Beleford displays photos of current high school students have come through his shop to get their letterman jackets. Beleford said once they graduate, he takes their photos down. Photo by Sarah Brenden

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Local shop owner helps students show school spirit

What started out as a part-time gig has turned full time for Rainier Beach resident Henry Beleford.

Microsoft has expanded their AccountGuard service to 12 new European Countries. Yellow: European countries already protected. Blue: European countries now protected. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

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Microsoft warns of hacking ahead of elections

Launching defense services in Europe.

The Heaven Sent location in downtown Renton closed its doors after eight years. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Heaven Sent leaves Renton

Heaven Sent Fried Chicken closed its doors Feb. 23. Owner says he’s focusing on Everett store and a…

Praerit Garg joins Smartsheet as CTO

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Praerit Garg joins Smartsheet as CTO

Bellevue-based company employs 760 people

Student debt draining retired income

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Student debt draining retired income

Lots is written about students exiting college saddled with hefty student loans; however, the impact on retired parents…

OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

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OfferUp founder Nick Huzar makes customer safety a core pillar

Bellevue-based CEO wanted a simpler solution to his own problems

Photo by Tiffany Von Arnim/Flickr

Business

Puget Sound companies join to create middle-income housing

Several are the same companies that opposed Seattle’s head tax last year.

Boeing hopes to build upon record year

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Boeing hopes to build upon record year

Last year, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) global study of aerospace manufacturing attractiveness found the United States is top rated…

Ways to drain the swamp

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Ways to drain the swamp

Many pundits predict American political warfare will worsen in 2019 and grow more ruthless in 2020—our next presidential…

Revenue offering free webinar Jan. 9 and free tax workshop Jan 10

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Revenue offering free webinar Jan. 9 and free tax workshop Jan 10

The following are two releases from Department of Revenue, Washington

Christmas wreaths help ease pain

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Christmas wreaths help ease pain

Christmas is a difficult time for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. It is especially hard…

Reducing wildfire risk imperative | Brunell

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Reducing wildfire risk imperative | Brunell

While massive wildfires are historic, they are more dangerous today. As our population grows they are a greater…

Vote ‘Yes’ for Small Business and #ShopSmall Nov. 24

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Vote ‘Yes’ for Small Business and #ShopSmall Nov. 24

The following from the U.S. Small Business Administration:

Costs matter in hiring | Brunell

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Costs matter in hiring | Brunell

While both sides argue the merits of Seattle’s escalating minimum wage, there are other issues, such as the…

Military also adjusting to worker shortages | Brunell

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Military also adjusting to worker shortages | Brunell

When our military is viewed as an employer, it has the same problem as the private sector; attracting…

Photo courtesy of Heather Conti.                                 The Whit’s End Harvest Festival lights up the night as attendees of the Lord of the Rings themed event eat and be merry.

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Soft opening launches Whit’s End Productions

The Renton company’s first Lord of the Rings inspired event went viral on Facebook

SBA Seattle District Office now accepting 2019 National Small Business Week awards nominations

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SBA Seattle District Office now accepting 2019 National Small Business Week awards nominations

Nominations sought from across Washington and northern Idaho

Revenue offers free tax workshop Oct. 17 in Woodinville

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Revenue offers free tax workshop Oct. 17 in Woodinville

The following from the Washington state Department of Revenue:

The Russians are indeed coming

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The Russians are indeed coming

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Avoiding Trouble Tweeting

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Avoiding Trouble Tweeting

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