Business - Auburn Reporter

Federal, PSE energy assistance programs assist South King County households

From October 2009 through July 2010, Multi-Service Center awarded nearly $7 million in federal and Puget Sound Energy-funded grants to PSE customers living in South King County and needing assistance to pay their energy bills.

Auburn businesses step up to support Little League families

Several local restaurants have stepped forward to support Auburn Little League as the team continues its run at the World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.

Beer and wine tasting: State law opens door for Washington grocery stores

Several Washington state grocery stores are applying for a liquor endorsement to conduct beer and wine tastings.

Petosphere finds a new spot in Auburn

The Petosphere has a new location and more room.

AAA: Labor Day holiday travelers expected to increase by nearly 10 percent

AAA today projected the number of Americans traveling this Labor Day holiday weekend will increase 9.9 percent from 2009, with approximately 34.4 million travelers taking a trip at least 50 miles away from home.

CISA, Auburn SuperMall coordinate clothing, school supply drive

Thanks to a new partnership with the SuperMall, Communities In Schools of Auburn is collecting new clothes and donations to support the back-to-school effort as part of the Earning for Learning campaign.

High-speed broadband coming to more libraries, public services

High-speed broadband service will soon blanket more libraries and other locations throughout Washington.

Valley Cities to host grand opening of new Auburn facility on Aug. 27

Valley Cities Counseling & Consultation will hold a community celebration recognizing the grand opening of the Valley Cities Landing on Friday, Aug. 27, from 4-7 p.m. at 2516 I St. NE in Auburn.

Private-sector job growth stayed steady in July

Washington’s private sector picked up 3,100 jobs in July and the unemployment rate fell for the fourth consecutive month, to 8.9 percent.

State awarded $1 million to increase transparency of health insurance rates

Washington state has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to improve its review of health insurance rates and to increase transparency for the public.