Don Brunell

Business

President uses rare order to break China’s hammerlock on critical metals | Brunell

The only American rare earth mine is located in California, but it has to be processed in Canada.

Mail Express was fined $7,500 by L&I. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Local business fined by LI for failing to wear, enforce masks

The Mail Express Business Center was fined $7,500, the most of 11 businesses.

Volunteers organized to tie up corn stalks to street lights at the end of September in preparation for the Friday Night Market. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw organizing Friday Night Markets this month

The first market will be on Oct. 9 at the corner of Cole St. and Myrtle Ave.

Don Brunell

Business

Coronavirus stimulates RV sales and rentals | Don Brunell

Recreational vehicles rentals have increased 650 percent this year.

Recent college grads aim to help local students navigate online learning

Business

Recent college grads aim to help local students navigate online learning

Enumclaw Tutoring is now open on Cole Street.

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Business

Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban

Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees

Coronavirus compounding recycling calamity | Don Brunell

Business

Coronavirus compounding recycling calamity | Don Brunell

Daily medical waste is now totaling 240 metric tons.

At Fitness For Life, it’s all about empowering women

Business

At Fitness For Life, it’s all about empowering women

Nikki Staab opened her second location in Enumclaw last June.

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

Business

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

How businesses and drones help restore scorched forestlands | Don Brunell

Business

How businesses and drones help restore scorched forestlands | Don Brunell

Drones can help plant trees 150 times faster than an experienced (human) tree planter.

Time to revisit forest management | Don Brunell

Business

Time to revisit forest management | Don Brunell

While COVID-19 has the country metaphorically on fire, America’s forests are actually burning.

How five minutes a day can alter your financial future

Opinion

How five minutes a day can alter your financial future

A new habit is hard to learn, but you’ll benefit in the long run.

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

Business

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.