UPDATE: Pho Tai Restaurant Reopens After Health Closure

Pho Tai in Kirkland was closed by a Public Health food inspector on Thursday, but reopened Friday after the issues were resolved.

Owner of Full Tilt Ice Cream to Open Highscore Burgers in Redmond

On March 1, Justin Cline and entrepreneur Gorman Eng will open Highscore Burgers in Redmond in the space that formerly housed the Indian restaurant Preet's at 8440 160th Ave NE.

Redmond Company Lauches Website to Help Families Reconnect with Nature

Tohula is devoted to reconnecting families with nature while rewarding the most active families in the process. The company is launching its website for the Seattle area.

Kirkland's Mermaid Salon Named to Magazine's Top 200

The downtown Kirkland salon Mermaid Hair Extensions is being recognized by Salon Today magazine in the growth category.

Barnes & Noble to Close More Stores: Would You Miss the Eastside Locations?

The company has announces it will shut down 20 stores a year over the next decade.

Weirdest Job Interview Questions

Large companies sometimes throw oddball queries at applicants, according to a survey by Glassdoor.com. How would you answer these inquiries?

State May Require Stores to Report Liquor Thefts; KPD Notes Increase

The Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs has asked the State Liquor Control Board to require that businesses report the shoplifting of liquor. Police in Kirkland and elsewhere have noted an increase in liquor thefts since the passage

Beadworld Closes: Another Shop on Kirkland's Central Way Leaves Town

The owner of the popular downtown shop cites parking problems as the reason for the move to an expanded location in Seattle.

Kirkland Resident Named Seattle Pacific Alumna of the Year

Margo Jarvies Engberg owns Pinkabella cupcake shops at Bellevue Square, Redmond Town Center, Alderwood and Southcenter.

George's to be Featured on 'Big Eats, Small Spots'

The web site will air a story on Sunday about the popular downtown restaurant George's Place -- a Kirkland Ave institution for 36 years.

AAA Predicts Lower Gas Prices in 2013

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Seattle is currently $3.46.

Former Fish Cafe Building on Kirkland Shore Being Renovated for Offices

A new owner is converting into office space the location of the Third Floor Fish Cafe, closed in 2009, but the city is requiring that one floor be maintained as space for a restaurant as mandated by its Shorelines Master Program.

Popular Chalet Cadeau Gift Shops Close Doors in Downtown Kirkland

Chalet Cadeau Gifts and Chalet Cadeau Christmas are moving to a new location in Bothell, due to parking and building maintenance issues, the owners say.

Woodinville Wine Events - January

Check out the January wine events in Woodinville.

New Restaurant Moving into Former Graces 5 Space in Redmond

Hugo Tapia is planning to open Hugo's Restaurant — with its tagline "Live Healthy, Eat Organic" — next week, he told the Redmond Reporter Friday.

Boeing Announces $6 Billion Order From Aviation Capital Group

The 737 MAX has now accumulated more than 1,000 orders to date.

'Grey's Anatomy' Star Patrick Dempsey Wins Bid for Tully's Chain

The actor known as TV's "McDreamy" won an auction to purchase the entire coffee chain for $9.2 million.

2012 a Record-Breaking Year For Boeing

Boeing booked 1,203 net commercial airplane orders in 2012.

Ready to Party? Here's What's Shakin' on New Year's Eve in Kirkland

The Mayan calendar apocalypse proved false but one thing is true: Corks will be popping in Kirkland come Monday night!

Video: How To Manage Your Free Business Listing On Patch

Attention local businesses: You have a home in our "Patch Places." Claim your free listing, hop online and add photos, menus, promotions, reach out to your customers and respond to ratings and reviews.

Boeing Renton on Track To Build 42 Planes Per Month

Boeing works to accommodate 737 ramp-up and increased number of employees.

Bellevue Brewing Company on Tap and Open to the Public

Bellevue Brewing Company is now open, with local backers with a passion for beer.

State Closes Redmond Restaurant Over Unpaid Taxes

The allergen-free restaurant Graces 5 owes $38,340 in unpaid taxes, according to a state notice posted on its door.

Skillet Street Food Chef Taking Over Woodinville's Historic Hollywood Tavern

Woodinville's Hollywood Tavern will close in the next week and re-emerge in the spring as a cheeseburger and whiskey tavern.

Purple Café Owners to Open New Woodinville Restaurant in Former Tully's Space

Heavy Restaurant Group is leasing the space that formerly housed Tully's Coffee for a new neighborhood café.

New Pub in Woodinville to Feature 20 Local Beers

Woodinville's Tot Spot Cafe will open as a tavern known as The Collective on Tap sometime in the next few weeks, according to owner Kat Stemlau.

Keg Closing In Renton, University Place; to Remain Open in Kirkland

The British Columbia-based company's vice president of operations confirmed that, due to the struggling economy, the restaurant will not renew its leases at its University Place and Renton locations.

Woodinville Wine Events: December

St. Nick's may be in the books, but more holiday wine events in Woodinville are in store this month.

'Zaw Brings Artisan Bake-at-Home Pizza to Redmond

The Seattle-based chain opened its latest location next to Trader Joe's on Friday.

Woodinville Breweries Get a Little Love from Seattle Met Magazine

While Woodinville wineries may be accustomed to media attention, the Seattle Metropolitan magazine is giving props to the burgeoning beer industry in town.

New Bothell Business Offers Coffee, Beer, Wine and Networking

Brew is located on Main Street in Bothell and is open from 6 a.m. 'til the last man standing, according to owner Eric Metzger.

Stinky Spoke Set for Jan. 12 at Redhook Brewery

The annual cycling event, which raises money for Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, will wind through Redmond and Woodinville to Redhook Brewery.

BBB Offers Sources for Small Business Saturday

Ninety-three percent of Americans believe it is important to support local small businesses in their communities, according to American Express OPEN Small Business Saturday Consumer Pulse 2011.

Kirkland Tree Company Helps With Sandy Cleanup

Adam Guy packs his company and crew east to New Jersey to help clear debris from the storm.

Black Friday: Hours to Shop 'til You Drop

Deal-hunters, here are opening times for area shopping centers and big box stores such as Target, as well as info on the Macy's Parade in Seattle.

Black Friday: Must-Shop Locations in Kirkland

What are your favorite stores in and near Kirkland to visit bright and early the morning after Thanksgiving?

Starbucks Offering 2-For-1 Holiday Drink Special Thursday-Sunday

The buy one, get one free deal runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 15-18.

O'Brien Auto Bringing VW Dealership to Kirkland, Building New Toyota Store

The O'Brien Auto Group will build a new structure for its existing Toyota dealership in the Totem Lake area on the former Graham Steel property, then move a brand new Volkswagen dealership into a retrofitted Toyota store.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Coming to Redmond Town Center

A representative from the shopping center says the new eatery is expected to open sometime next spring.

Totem Lake's Cokesbury Christian Bookstore Closing

The national retailer of Christian books and products is closing all 57 of its stores early next year, including the one at 12703 NE 124th Street.