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Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

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Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Ken Jackson. Courtesy of 1st Security Bank.

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Ken Jackson becomes 1st Security Bank VP, Branch Manager

Jackson holds over 20 years of experience in financial services.

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…

Governor Jay Inslee is showed the construction site of Kirkland’s new Google campus (Courtesy of Google)

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Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban

Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.

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Walmart in Bellevue will close doors to the public by April 22

147 employees at the Bellevue location to be laid off this summer.

Julie Luce, RN. Courtesy of Koelsch Communities.

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Upcoming senior living campus in Bellevue appoints Executive Director

Julie Luce,RN, has over 18 years of experience working in healthcare.

Courtesy of Lake Washington Partners, LLC

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Commercial real estate firm, Lake Washington Partners, moves office from Issaquah to Bellevue

The company’s new office is more than twice the square footage of the previous one.

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

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Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…

HNTB’s new lobby. Photo courtesy of HNTB

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Transit engineering firm HNTB signs new lease to support business expansion

HNTB has grown by 60 employees in the past two years.

Aerial photo of the Spring District that sits on the old Safeway Distribution Center site in the Bel-Red Corridor. Courtesy photo.

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Bellevue’s Spring District achieves LEED award for neighborhood development

LEED looks at performance standards that create more sustainable and well-connected neighborhoods.

Menchie’s location in Federal Way. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Investigation: Menchie’s locations failed to pay workers, stole tips

Multiple King County locations involved, including Federal Way, Bellevue and two Renton shops.

Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington

Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”

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

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The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column

Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.

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

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The ‘year end’ elements of financial planning | Guest column

With the end of the year fast approaching, we remind clients that now is a good time to…

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

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How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest column

One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and…

Mixologist and general manager of Civility & Unrest, Joe Dietrich (photo by Cameron Sheppard)

Business

If you want a regular cocktail, go somewhere else

Master mixologist Joe Dietrich is elevating cocktail culture at Bellevue’s Civility & Unrest.

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

Business

Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column

Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies.

Front bar at Bellevue’s Civility & Unrest (courtesy of Civility & Unrest)

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Two of James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants to reopen in October

The Lakehouse plans to reopen Oct. 12 and Civility & Unrest reopens Oct. 14.

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Grocery store workers have right to wear Black Lives Matter buttons

National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer

Big Island Poke in Renton (courtesy of The Intentionalist Facebook page)

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Small-business advocacy group wants you to try minority-owned businesses and put it on their tab

The Intentionalist is opening up $400 tabs for folks to use this weekend at select businesses.