News & Stories Business Rural communities are finding new models to keep small general stores open Mikaela Lefrak December 25, 2024 / 2:42 pm Some residents of Strafford, Vt., are trying to preserve their general store by buying it and hiring an operator with a promise to keep it local. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories 'I'm not buying Starbucks and you shouldn't either.' Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson joins striking baristas November 14, 2025 Unionized Starbucks' workers strike in Seattle, across the country November 13, 2025 Rad Power Bikes speeds toward financial cliff November 10, 2025
'I'm not buying Starbucks and you shouldn't either.' Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson joins striking baristas November 14, 2025
