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Funko headquarters in downtown Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)

Funko to eliminates jobs, bobbleheads in cost-cutting plan

The Everett toymaker plans to eliminate 180 positions, trim its product line and run like a “lean startup.”

Funko headquarters in downtown Everett. (Sue Misao / Herald file)
Sentry Credit, Inc. co-founders James. L. Stewart, right, and Michael Mathis, left, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett-based Sentry Credit celebrates 31 years in business

“We’re just the middlemen.” Founded in 1993, the debt collection agency set out to buck the stereotypes.

Sentry Credit, Inc. co-founders James. L. Stewart, right, and Michael Mathis, left, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Real estate agent Colleen Thorsen poses for a photo in front of a home in Brier, Washington on Friday, July 28, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

In a cooled housing market, starter homes are still hot

Homes under $600k are big sellers in a housing market beset by high mortgage rates and low inventory.

Real estate agent Colleen Thorsen poses for a photo in front of a home in Brier, Washington on Friday, July 28, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Construction on new homes at 19th Ave. SE in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Study: 49,000 new homes built last year in Washington not enough

A quarter million new homes are needed to meet current demand. An industry group wants to cut the red tape so more can be built.

Construction on new homes at 19th Ave. SE in Everett, Washington on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Sana Biotechnology breaks ground on a new 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Bothell on July 25. The company develops cell and gene-based medical treatments. July 25, 2023. Photo Credit: Sana Biotechnology.

Business briefs: Biotech breaks ground on new Bothell facility

magniX reveals paint scheme for hybrid electric aircraft and more business news from around the region.

Sana Biotechnology breaks ground on a new 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Bothell on July 25. The company develops cell and gene-based medical treatments. July 25, 2023. Photo Credit: Sana Biotechnology.
Funko CEO Brian Mariotti prepares to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in celebration of the company’s initial public offering of stock in New York in November. (Nasdaq)

CEO of Funko, the Everett-based toymaker, steps down

The Funko board appointed an interim chief executive as CEO Brian Mariotti took a leave of absence.

Funko CEO Brian Mariotti prepares to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in celebration of the company’s initial public offering of stock in New York in November. (Nasdaq)
Inside of the the Muse Whiskey Bar side of the 100-year-old Weyerhaeuser building on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Cheers! Weyerhaeuser Building finds new life as coffee, whiskey bar

The century-old building on Everett’s waterfront is now home to The Muse Whiskey Bar Coffee Shop.

Inside of the the Muse Whiskey Bar side of the 100-year-old Weyerhaeuser building on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Paine Field or Sea-Tac? A tale of two prices

Airfare from Sea-Tac can be cheaper than Paine Field, but flying from Everett can be less of a hassle.

Employees stand and watch the first Boeing 737 at Paine Field prepare to take off Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Brandwon Wight pulls out a a brood frame while grabbing one of his queen bees that he sells at his store on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

23 year old moves from worker bee to boss of the hives

Brandon Wight realized his dream when he became co-owner of the Snohomish Bee Company, the same place as his first job.

Brandwon Wight pulls out a a brood frame while grabbing one of his queen bees that he sells at his store on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘They make us feel at home’: Market brings Africa to Everett

Yusupha Bojang opened Dizayus African Market to meet the needs of a growing immigrant community.

Yusupha Bojang grabs a jug of palm oil off of the shelf at his market on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers.

Coastal provides complimentary subaccounting technology for businesses

Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers. Subaccounting allows businesses to organize their financial information into… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2023
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Coastal Community Bank has partnered with ZSuite Technologies to offer complimentary subaccounting solutions to business customers.
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Business briefs: New heat rules, tourism grants and electric airplane orders

Eviation Aircraft’s orders total $4 billion; new heat rules go into effect; $600,000 in tourism grants available next year.

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Photo illustration of the Port of Everett's Millwright District. (Photo provided by Port of Everett)

Port of Everett signs vintner; awards $13M contract for Millwright District

Port adds Hamilton Cellars to wine walk; Interwest Construction gets $13 million contract to build out Millwright District.

Photo illustration of the Port of Everett's Millwright District. (Photo provided by Port of Everett)
Mill's electric kitchen bin dries and grinds food waste which is then processed and turned into commercial chicken feed. (Provided photo)

This chicken chow’s main ingredient? Your food scraps

California firm Mill opened the Mukilteo research and development facility. The company turns food waste into chicken feed.

Mill's electric kitchen bin dries and grinds food waste which is then processed and turned into commercial chicken feed. (Provided photo)
Fluke Corp. President Jason Waxman at the Everett offices on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

By every measure, Everett tech powerhouse Fluke celebrates 75 years

From meat thermometers to infrared cameras at Yellowstone National Park, the science of measurement underpins Fluke products.

Fluke Corp. President Jason Waxman at the Everett offices on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The OceanGate submersible that explored the Titanic was on view at the Port of Everett in December. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Everett-based OceanGate deep-sea craft, crew missing in Atlantic Ocean

The submersible vessel, which carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, has been missing since Sunday.

The OceanGate submersible that explored the Titanic was on view at the Port of Everett in December. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Jonnathan Yepez Carino speaks with Auliilani De La Cruz’s class about financial literacy during a presentation at Mariner High on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Extra credit for financial literacy: Bankers teach kids the basics

From building credit to applying for a loan — these execs offer money management advice for students and adults.

Jonnathan Yepez Carino speaks with Auliilani De La Cruz’s class about financial literacy during a presentation at Mariner High on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Business Briefly: Port of Everett named Job Creator of the Year

Zap Energy receives $5 million for fusion energy plant and Kenmore Air offering flight from Everett to Victoria.

The 214-foot tall cranes work to unload their first cargo shipments at South Terminal at the Port of Everett on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Everett, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Michelle LeFevre and her Bernese mountain dog Kona sit in the shade in front of Kona’s Pond outside their home Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Camano, Washington. LeFevre, a retired teacher, wrote the children’s book “On Kona’s Pond” which centers on her pup and the other creatures that call the pond home. LeFevre’s sister, Susan Cousineau McGough, illustrated the book with watercolor renditions of Kona and the pond. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Life ain’t so ruff ‘On Kona’s Pond’

A retired Camano Island teacher’s new children’s book, “On Kona’s Pond,” tells the story of her dog and his wild friends.

Michelle LeFevre and her Bernese mountain dog Kona sit in the shade in front of Kona’s Pond outside their home Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Camano, Washington. LeFevre, a retired teacher, wrote the children’s book “On Kona’s Pond” which centers on her pup and the other creatures that call the pond home. LeFevre’s sister, Susan Cousineau McGough, illustrated the book with watercolor renditions of Kona and the pond. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Snack queens share secrets to piecing together party platters that wow

Caterers Rachel Daniels and Mallori Rojas specialize in curating charcuterie boards. Here’s how they make their magic.

Rachel Daniels makes a salami rose during a Charcuterie 101 Workshop at Machias Meadows in Snohomish, Washington on Sunday, May 7, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)