Small Business: More Access and Opportunity for Hispanic, Minority Business Owners

On the eve of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, the Small Business Administration is providing more access and opportunity to hispanic-owned small businesses.

Correction: Molbak's to Close Redmond Wholesale Farm

The company says it wants to direct more focus on its Woodinville store.

Molbak's to Close Redmond Wholesale Farm

The company says it wants to direct more focus on its Woodinville store. Please see the updated article for more information

SCORE Helps Business Owners

No, there's not a catch. SCORE's experienced mentors will help you take your business to the next level.

QUESTION: Do You Believe Facebook is Sustainable?

There's been a lot of debate lately about the staying power of Facebook.com, after company stock has taken a plunge in the national market.

Orange Blossom Society Announces Plans to Close

The family center has operated out of a craftsman house in downtown Redmond for three years.

Tehaleh in Pierce County to Give Away Free Home in Online Competition

Sign up to play Tehaleh’s trivia and quiz game by Sept. 6 and you could win a free home in the Tehaleh community valued at $280,000.

Updated: Redmond's Sushi Land Reopened

The Bella Bottega restaurant serves sushi and other items on a conveyor belt.

T-Mobile to Appeal $345,000 Judgement to Bellevue Whistleblower

The U.S. Department of Labor said a Bellevue worker was fired from the Bellevue-based cellular company inappropriately after raising questions about fraudulent roaming charges for international customers.

OH GREAT: Gas Prices Expected to Climb Back Over $4 a Gallon

Experts are blaming a fire at a Richmond, CA refinery for the expected increase.

Mars Rover With Redmond-Made Parts Makes Historic Touch Down

The spacecraft Curiosity—which contains parts from Redmond company Aerojet—landed inside an ancient crater on the Red Planet. Beleaguered NASA is hailing the mission a victory.

Keeping It Local: Dual Cash Mobs Hit Sammamish and Issaquah

The cash mob craze has spread to Sammamish, and chambers of commerce in both Issaquah and Sammamish held friendly mobs on subsequent days this week.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Author Coming to Lake Forest Park for Signing

E L James series has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.

New Sammamish Liquor Store, Plateau Spirits, to be Cash Mobbed Friday

The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce hopes to help Plateau Spirits get off to a good start with its first Cash Mob event Friday, Aug. 3

Strike Ended: Waste Management Drivers Vote to Ratify Contract

A news release from the union representing yard waste and recycling truck drivers said pickup would resume Thursday in King and Snohomish counties.

Striking Waste Management Garbage Drivers to Head Back to Work Thursday

The 153 striking yard waste and recycle truck drivers of Teamsters Local 117 will vote on a tentative contract agreement with Waste Management Thursday. Garbage truck drivers, who honored the Local 117 pickets lines, will reportedly return to work first t

Strike Update: Waste Management Says It Could Resume Sammamish Pickup Thursday

The company has also announced it plans to hire permanent drivers to replace striking workers.

Capri Cellars Now Open for Business

Capri Cellars, a new wine store and tasting room, is now open to the public. It's located on 88 Front Street South, in Issaquah.

Poll: Microsoft Leaving Hotmail Brand Behind

On Tuesday, the company rolled out Outlook.com as its new email service.

Strike Update: Striking Waste Management Workers Expand Pickets

Waste Management is making progress in commercial collection as the strike reaches its seventh day, but Local 117 drivers are now picketing at a company facility in Skagit County, and drivers there are honoring the lines.

Update: No Residential Waste Management Pickup in Sammamish Tuesday, July 31

The strike continues today, commercial routes will be serviced.

Strike Update: Teamsters Local 117, Waste Management Fail To Agree On Talks

A resumption of contract negotiations has been proposed for Saturday through a federal mediator, but the two sides cannot agree on conditions. Local mayors and King County officials are urging a quick resolution.

What If My Recycling or Yard Waste Wasn't Collected?

Waste Management is advising customers about what to do as a result of a drivers' strike that started Wednesday.

Update: Waste Management Denies Charges in Strike

Members of Teamsters Local 117 says the company has been intimidating workers and refusing to bargain in good faith, and pickets have been set up at several local facilities.

Microsoft Reports First-Ever Quarterly Loss

The $192-million loss was largely caused by a $6.2-billion write down from a failed acquisition.

Would You Register to Vote Via Facebook?

Washington state first allowed voters to register and update their information online in 2008. It'll be the first state to launch a Facebook application that will allow Washington state residents to register to vote.

Deep Fried Turkeys @ Redmond VFW

Bake Sale/ Lemonade Stand to benefit St. Jude's

Celebrate the Opening of the Sammamish Cafe on Wednesday

A Legacy for Learning Luncheon

ARTisan Gourmet Events

Bravo! Gala & Auction

Bill the Butcher Demo -- Luscious Lamb

Malt & Vine Friday Beer Tasting

Sunday Brunch at Coho Cafe

An Evening of Wine and Cheese

Meet Winemakers Bob Bertheau & Ernst Loosen

Friday Happy Hour at Chateau Ste. Michelle

Wine Tasting and So Much More at Columbia Winery

New Year's Party 2011 at Amante Pizza and Pasta