Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times | Money Matters

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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

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A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.

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Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

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The Courier-Herald’s annual ‘Best Of’ contest is live

Make sure to nominate your favorite business, service, or person by July 7.

While Laughing Goat Flower Farm's private garden is for small parties and events like dinners and baby showers, the farm is looking to expand and become a wedding venue in time for next summer. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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An English garden in Enumclaw

Laughing Goat Flower Farm is hosting three Peony Sip & Stroll events this weekend.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster…

The Enumclaw business scene is unrecognizeable since the local Chamber opened in 1902. Pictured the old Eagle Candy Store in 1906

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Enumclaw Chamber celebrates 120th anniversary

There will be several speeches, a champagne toast, and a showing of “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar”.

Adam Olson standing in front of Olson's Meats numerous Northwest Meat Processors Association championship awards. Adam sausages also earned the grand champion title in the national American Cured Meats Championships in 2011. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Olson’s Meats named grand champion for ham, snacks in regional meats contest

Once again, Olson’s Meats and Smokehouse walked away from a regional meat competition with a couple grand champion…

Patrons deliver Pursuit Distilling's new Railroad Ave. taproom a busy night on Friday, March 25, the day after its grand opening. Photos by Alex Bruell

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Pursuit Distilling opens downtown tasting room

New daily alcohol limits and the loosening of retail taxes are helping the business thrive

Bruce Molen, front, started Molen Orthodontics in Auburn March 1972. His sons, Rick, center back, and Aaron, right, joined the practice in the 2000s, while Rick's schoolmate Chris became a part of the team in 2016. Photo by Heather Boren / heatherborenphotography.pic-time.com

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A community of smiles — Molen Orthodontics celebrates 50 years

“I was trying to create the best smiles possible, and I think over the years, we were able…