Business
Washington’s expensive culvert court case
Too much money is spent in court where it should go to increasing the salmon population
Business
Straw pulp looks like a game changer
250,000 tons of straw will soon be pulped for paper products.
Business
Bad labels tough to shed
Seattle’s going to have a hard time battling the “anti-business” label.
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Lt. Dan needs lots of helping hands
Gary Sinise formed the “Lt. Dan Band” in early 2004 and they began entertaining troops serving at home…
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Streamlining regulations makes more housing affordable
There were over 21,000 people homeless in Washington State last year.
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New approaches needed to fight super wildfires | Don Brunell
Last year, wildfires nationwide consumed 12,550 square miles, an area larger than Maryland.
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Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our robust economy
Known as blue collar jobs, they routinely pay $45,000 to $65,000 a year or more.
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Water pressure mounting in West as population spikes
What is happening in California with water allocation disputes is a harbinger of what is to come in…
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Railroads implementing positive track
While the investigation continues into the deadly AMTRAK derailment near Dupont, the clock continues to tick on the…
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Keep the holiday spirit all year long | Don Brunell
During the holidays, our thoughts naturally turn to giving — not just giving gifts, but donating our time…
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Finding balance in occupational licensing
Recently, the Institute for Justice (Institute) determined state licensing barriers for lower-income workers and aspiring entrepreneurs not only…
Business
Remember 1993
Twenty-five years ago, business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general…
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Remembering Ed Carlson, Vietnam POW
Since last Veteran’s Day, Ken Burns’ in-depth documentary on the Vietnam War has aired. It is a powerful…