Great Clips to hold grand opening for salon in Maple Valley
Great Clips will host a grand opening for its new salon in Maple Valley on May 31.
May 21, 2012
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Critical information lacking for new ecology regulations | Don Brunell
When the Environmental Protection Agency was formed in 1970, our environmental problems were easy to see: factories belched black smoke, leaded gasoline fouled our air and water and rivers were so polluted they actually caught fire.
Gas prices in Puget Sound region rise above national average
Average retail gasoline prices in Seattle have risen 13.9 cents per gallon in the past week, ( May 14) averaging $4.21/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.73/g, according to gasoline price website SeattleGasPrices.com.
May 19, 2012
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Maple Valley Fred Meyer to be held on May 22
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Fred Meyer at Four Corners at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23.
May 17, 2012
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Unemployment rate, job numbers continue to confound
Washington's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent in March to an estimated 8.1 percent in April, despite losing an estimated 300 jobs during the same period.
Resources, events and news for businesses | Better Business Bureau
During National Small Business Month in May, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington encourages best practices by offering resources, events and news for businesses.
May 5, 2012
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Italy’s anti-competitive policies lead to economic ruin | Don Brunell
For much of the world, Italy is synonymous with “la dolce vita,” the sweet life, full of pleasure and indulgence. But that life comes at a price, and the bill has come due.
Liquor Control Board to close 14 state liquor stores on Thursday
The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) will shut-down 14 state liquor stores statewide to compensate for store employees leaving for new jobs.
April 28, 2012
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Killing King Coal | Don Brunell
Recently, the EPA proposed new air quality regulations for power plants that activists say will finally kill King Coal.
Jobs up, unemployment flat in March
Washington employers added an estimated 3,300 jobs in March, marking 15 straight months of job growth, according to the Employment Security Department.
46th Pacific Northwest regional economic conference | May 17-18
Economists will discuss whether the new Pacific Northwest economy is leaner, meaner and greener during the 2012 Pacific Northwest Regional Economic Conference to take place May 17 and 18 at the Westin Hotel in Seattle.
April 21, 2012
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