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Public counsel recommends changes to Puget Sound Energy’s multi-year rate plan proposal

The Public Counsel Section of the Washington Attorney General’s Office today filed expert testimony recommending modifications to a…

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What happens in Seattle stays in Seattle | Don Brunell

There’s an old saying, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Well, what happens in Seattle should stay…

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Disaster preparedness for business owners

Whether it's an earthquake, wildfire, flood or windstorm, natural disasters can devastate parts of the Pacific Northwest at…

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Are we creating more poor people? | Don Brunell

There’s an ancient Chinese proverb that says, "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for…

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Electronic company racking up complaint | Better Business Bureau

Bellevue-based WorldWide Electronics LLC is racking up complaints from customers who paid thousands of dollars for televisions that…

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New federal regulations will boost the cost of gas, again | Don Brunell

Imagine that you see a swimmer floundering in the water. You call the rescue squad and then you…

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Consumers still rely on Better Business Bureau

After more than 100 years, consumers are still relying heavily on Better Business Bureau for free reports on…

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Exporting creates jobs and profits | Pierce County Economic Development Department

With 95 percent of potential customers living outside the United States, exporting goods and services makes great sense…

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Washington taxable retail sales increases

Taxable retail sales increased 5.6 percent to $29.5 billion during the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the…

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State budgets in disarray | Don Brunell

When an errant SUV crashes through your picture window, you may not notice that your barbecue tipped over…

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The forgotten constituency | Don Brunell

During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” an attempt to reassure…

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Schemers target NCAA fans’ wallets | Better Business Bureau

Whether it’s Gonzaga going all the way or University of Oregon pulling off the upset, Better Business Bureau…

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Small Business Administration announces National Small Business Week

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its signature event, National Small Business Week, will be held June 17th…