Kroger announces the closure of two Fred Meyer stores in Everett and Kent due to increased theft and regulatory costs, ...

Kroger, the company that owns both Fred Meyer and QFC, confirmed to KOMO News that it will close stores at 10201 SE 240th St.

If workers walk off the job, enhanced strike benefits were approved by the union, including $1,000 a week, which reportedly exceeds the weekly pay of some workers across the university system.

The strike began July 29 after Teamsters members rejected the company’s offer and negotiations stalled over pay and health benefits.

If workers walk off the job, enhanced strike benefits were approved by the union, including $1,000 a week, which reportedly exceeds the weekly pay of some workers across the university system.

Teamsters Local 320, which represents the University of Minnesota's service workers, said it has filed an intent to strike with the University.

Boeing's defense business has taken on greater importance as the company struggles with commercial airplane production.

The Kroger on Parsons Ave. in Columbus was temporarily closed Aug. 6 after a suspect bit off part of a security guard's thumb.

City workers went on strike on Tuesday over contract negotiations and staffing shortages.