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Don Brunell

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Portland carbon tax may doom recyclers

The new taxes would raise more than $11 million from about 80 companies, including the Owens-Brockway plant.

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

Business

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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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

Kim Smanse says many people first think the hats she makes are just for kids, but that they often change their minds after trying one on. “When you put these on, you’re going to feel funky, fun, flirty — and I’m not just saying that to sell you a hat," she said. In this picture, Smanse is selling her wares at Enumclaw's Friday Night Market. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Wacky Wearables keeps clothes out of landfills, one sweater at a time

It all started with a stained sweater and a wood elf.

Don Brunell

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Hydrogen gaining momentum as replacement truck fuel | Brunell

Drivers that use hydrogen can “fuel up” faster, and energy can be stored indefinitely without loss.

Khun 9 at Dwight Garrett park. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Khun 9 Thai food truck visits Enumclaw, Buckley

The food truck ventured outside Seattle when the pandemic hit and office buildings closed.

2021 Chevrolet Blazer. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Lexus RX 350L. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2021 Lexus RX 350L

By Larry Lark, contributor

Health Bar owner Heidi Hawkinson preparing a mango smoothie. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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The Health Bar opens on Enumclaw’s Blake Street

The new “fast food” joint serves smoothies and salads for health-conscious eaters.

Don Brunell

Business

‘Work from home’ is here to stay | Brunell

Working from home jumped 12,000 percent last year, and 42 percent of the labor force is working from…

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State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program

U.S. Department of Labor announces funding

The Cadillac CT4 is designed to appeal to a new generation of Cadillac buyers with its athletic design and astute driving dynamics. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Mercedes E-350 luxury sedan. Courtesy photo

Life

Car review: 2021 Mercedes E-350 luxury sedan

By Larry Lark, contributor