North Korean guest workers booted

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North Korean guest workers booted

“What is going in North Korea ought to be a lesson to all of us.”

NFIB to host Small Business Day at the Capitol Feb. 1

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NFIB to host Small Business Day at the Capitol Feb. 1

Sen. Guy Palumbo will give the luncheon keynote address.

Eyes on Renton breakfast is Feb. 7

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Eyes on Renton breakfast is Feb. 7

The event is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Renton Pavilion Events Center.

China’s new policy cuts deep into recycling

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China’s new policy cuts deep into recycling

What are the implications of China’s “national sword” policy that bans many recyclable materials it traditionally imported?

Job fair for Renton Sam’s Club employees scheduled for Jan. 24

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Job fair for Renton Sam’s Club employees scheduled for Jan. 24

About 63 Sam’s Club locations around the nation, including the one in Renton, will close permanently in March.

Renton City Comic Con announces multi-con collaboration event

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Renton City Comic Con announces multi-con collaboration event

Kick off the Cons Party! is scheduled for noon to 10 p.m. on Jan. 27.

Washington economy adds jobs, unemployment low

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Washington economy adds jobs, unemployment low

The state’s economy added 6,100 jobs in December.

Good manners still count in business

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Good manners still count in business

“Chick-fil-A employees were the most likely of the 15 chains to say “please” and “thank you,” and to…

Renton Business and Professional Women Organization to host meeting Jan. 12.

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Renton Business and Professional Women Organization to host meeting Jan. 12.

Featured speaker for the meeting will be Kristin Hirano, author of “Bite of Wisdom.”

Help foster kids sleep easier this new year

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Help foster kids sleep easier this new year

Mattress Firm’s pajama drive is on now through Feb. 18.

Online sales good for Washington papermakers

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Online sales good for Washington papermakers

“In Washington alone, forests absorb and store 28.6 percent of the state’s climate emissions in live trees and…

BECU grants $500,000 to nonprofits

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BECU grants $500,000 to nonprofits

18 nonprofits received awards ranging from $15,000 to $50,000.

Liberty Tax Service to host job fair and open house in Renton

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Liberty Tax Service to host job fair and open house in Renton

The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 16 at 10827 SE Petrovitsky Rd.

81 percent of employers will have the same tax rate or lower in 2018

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81 percent of employers will have the same tax rate or lower in 2018

Tax rates in all 40 rate classes remained the same as in 2017, according to the Employment Security…

Renton car dealer nominated for top award

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Renton car dealer nominated for top award

Brad Brotherton was nominated for the 2018 TIME Dealer of the Year award.

East King County Chambers Coalition to host legislative breakfast Jan. 4

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East King County Chambers Coalition to host legislative breakfast Jan. 4

The business community will gather to hear what legislators will prioritize in the 60 day regular session.

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington wins award

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Hyatt Regency Lake Washington wins award

The Renton hotel was named Hospitality Development of the Year.

Renton CarMax now open, still accepting job applications

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Renton CarMax now open, still accepting job applications

The new store is located 3715 E. Valley Road.

October state unemployment rate matches record low

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October state unemployment rate matches record low

Washington’s unemployment rate fell from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in October – equaling the state’s all-time low for…

Amazon to hire 500 at Kent fulfillment center

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Amazon to hire 500 at Kent fulfillment center

Amazon is hiring for more than 500 positions for its local fulfillment center in Kent.