Washington state politicians – and many more around the country – cheered when the Albertsons-Kroger merger was blocked. They ...

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The closure of the Fred Meyer in the Lake City Way neighborhood will create a food desert and hardship for residents.

Earlier this week, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement on the closures, saying she was “angry, frustrated, and sad” ...

New funding to fight organized retail theft is now part of the campaign platform for Claudia Balducci, who is seeking to ...

This announcement brings the total number of stores closing to six. The company previously announced in July and on August 18 ...

Kroger cites theft & costs for closures, but leaders warn of lost access & revenue in low-income neighborhoods.

A permanent retail crime task force is being proposed to address retail theft in King County, in response to Kroger shutting ...

The South Everett Fred Meyer, operated by Kroger, is set to close on October 18, 2025, raising local concerns.

It's not the fact that Kroger is closing stores — but which ones it's closing, and why — that has some local officials angry.

Fred Meyer is closing two stores in Everett and Kent, impacting 360 workers amid rising theft and costs, as Kroger faces ...

Claudia Balducci addresses retail theft amid Fred Meyer closures, presenting her strategy at a Kent store news conference.