Business & Economy
Business & Economy
2020 Census Kicks Into High Gear Next Month With State Taxpayer Assist
The once-every-ten-years census count of everyone living in the United States starts next month, beginning with remote villages in Alaska. West Coast states are spending local tax dollars to boost the response when their turn comes beginning in March. Continue Reading 2020 Census Kicks Into High Gear Next Month With State Taxpayer Assist
New Energy Storage Project On Upper Columbia Brings Jobs — And Concerns From Colville Tribes
A new energy storage project is in the works near eastern Washington’s Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia River. The project is expected to bring construction jobs to the region. But the nearby Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation worry it would harm important cultural areas. Continue Reading New Energy Storage Project On Upper Columbia Brings Jobs — And Concerns From Colville Tribes
After 2 Years, GOP Tax Cuts Prove More A Lump Of Coal Than A Shiny Economic Gift
Two years ago, Republicans in Congress passed a sweeping tax cut. It was supposed to be a gift-wrapped present to taxpayers and the economy. But in hindsight, it looks more like a costly lump of coal. Continue Reading After 2 Years, GOP Tax Cuts Prove More A Lump Of Coal Than A Shiny Economic Gift
After Impeachment, U.S. House Gives President A Victory In New U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal
One day after its historic impeachment votes, the Democratic-led House gave President Donald Trump an overwhelming bipartisan victory Thursday on a renegotiated trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. By a 385-41 vote, the House approved a bill that puts in place terms of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Continue Reading After Impeachment, U.S. House Gives President A Victory In New U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal
U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill For Relief To Undocumented Farmworkers, Farmers Short On Labor
The possible impeachment of President Donald Trump is not the only thing moving through the U.S. House of Representatives. On Wednesday, the House passed a bipartisan bill that could give undocumented farmworkers a path to legal residence and relief to farmers short on labor. Continue Reading U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Bill For Relief To Undocumented Farmworkers, Farmers Short On Labor
If You’re A Salaried Worker In Washington, You May Soon Be Eligible For Overtime With New Rules
The Department of Labor and Industries finalized the rules Wednesday and will phase them in by 2028. By that time, salaried workers making up to about $83,400 a year will be entitled to time-and-a-half pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. Continue Reading If You’re A Salaried Worker In Washington, You May Soon Be Eligible For Overtime With New Rules
3 Unusual Gifts From Northwest Businesses For The Person Who Has Everything Else
In this season of holiday shopping, now is about the time when many of us get stuck and don’t know what to get for someone on our gift list. There are at least three Pacific Northwest companies who may come to your rescue with ideas for unconventional presents. A hint: they involve used dolls, a precious, exotic spice and a different kind of gift card. Continue Reading 3 Unusual Gifts From Northwest Businesses For The Person Who Has Everything Else
Suspicious Haystack Fires In Central Washington Means Major Export Is Up In Smoke
More than a dozen haystacks have been burned under suspicious circumstances in central Washington since early October. It’s concerning to the hay industry and law enforcement. Continue Reading Suspicious Haystack Fires In Central Washington Means Major Export Is Up In Smoke
Lower Columbia River Methanol Refinery Halted By Washington Regulators For Environmental Review
A $2 billion methanol project proposed for the Lower Columbia River town of Kalama, Washington, hit a new roadblock Friday, when the Washington Department of Ecology said the environmental review did not adequately assess its greenhouse gas emissions and contributions to climate change. Continue Reading Lower Columbia River Methanol Refinery Halted By Washington Regulators For Environmental Review
Tensions Rise In Olympia As People With Few Options Park RVs Outside Washington Capitol
The state of Washington now finds itself grappling with an issue that’s been front and center in Seattle, Portland and many other cities — people who are homeless living in dilapidated recreational vehicles parked on public streets. Continue Reading Tensions Rise In Olympia As People With Few Options Park RVs Outside Washington Capitol
Fans Getting Charged Up To See Ford’s New Electric Mustang SUV
For nearly two years, car enthusiasts have been trying to figure out what Ford meant when it said its new electric SUV was “Mustang inspired.” On Sunday, they’ll find out. Continue Reading Fans Getting Charged Up To See Ford’s New Electric Mustang SUV
Two Washington Tech Giants Do Battle In ‘The Other Washington’ Over Pentagon Contract
Amazon is alleging “unmistakable bias” on the government’s part in awarding a massive military tech contract to rival Microsoft.This begins a new chapter in the protracted and contentious battle over the biggest cloud-computing contract in U.S. history — called JEDI, for Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure — worth up to $10 billion over 10 years. Continue Reading Two Washington Tech Giants Do Battle In ‘The Other Washington’ Over Pentagon Contract
