When I grew up, kids in neighborhoods gathered in a vacant lot or backyard to play “kick the can.” It was a combination of hide-n-seek, tag and capture the flag — and it was fun.
We’re seeing a lot of news stories these days about the projected costs of the new federal health care law known as Obamacare. Employers of all sizes, from small companies to warehouse stores and restaurant chains, are warning that compliance costs will force layoffs and price hikes.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is inviting experienced early stage investment fund managers to apply for licensing as Early Stage Innovation Funds as part of SBA’s Small Business Investment Company capital investment program.
Washington’s estimated unemployment rate fell to a seasonally adjusted 7.8 percent in November, landing below 8 percent for the first time since January 2009, according to the state’s Employment Security Department.
Mario Andretti, a racing legend whose resume includes wins in NASCAR’s Daytona 500 as well as the Indianapolis 500 among many others, helped open the new Firestone in Covington Dec. 14 and broke the ceremonial scissors in the process.
At Farrelli’s, it’s a self-serve kind of place when it comes to the tap.
Local sales tax rates will be changing in San Juan County and the cities of Sequim and Spokane on Jan. 1.
Despite some serious stockpiling in May, spirits sales by volume were 2.9 percent higher during the first four months of privatization than they were a year earlier, the Washington State Department of Revenue reported.
The Eastside economy should see growth over the next year, according to a consumer shopping survey conducted by Pulse of America and the Reporter.
Employers planning to claim an expanded tax credit for hiring certain veterans should act soon, according to the IRS. Many businesses may qualify to receive thousands of dollars through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, but only if the veteran begins work before the new year.
The latest BLS News Release showing total compensation costs for private industry workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia metropolitan area is now available online at http://www.bls.gov/ro9/eciseat.pdf.
Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More is going virtual with online music lessons.
In an age when Nintendo 3DS’ and iPads have replaced traditional toys, Vicki Lewis has decided to solve one puzzle with another one.
KellySue Robinson wants to bring art to the masses with her new studio in Maple Valley.
A few years after Sid Snyder retired as Washington Senate majority leader in 2002, elected leaders from both parties voted to honor by him re-naming the street leading to the state capitol in Olympia “Sid Snyder Avenue.”
The Maple Valley and Kent Stroller Strides franchise was nominated among the top three in the nation.
High-energy event honors hard-working business owners who create local jobs and contribute to our regional economy.
That empty soda cup you tossed into a recycling bin at Safeco Field or CenturyLink Field or even at The Boeing Classic in August, in a year or so, will probably be compost.
BECU celebrated the grand opening of a new Neighborhood Financial Center (NFC) today in Maple Valley.
The Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today released its eighth annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report™.” The report, based on Allstate claims data, ranks America’s 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers.