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Technology may be a home field advantage in Washington state
As federal lawmakers scramble to create jobs in the face of record unemployment, Washington may have a hometown…
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Where food comes from matters
A few years ago, I was about to have a book published. Everything was ready to go when…
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ASK THE AG: Options for keeping up with car payments
Consumer: “I cannot make my car payment. If I pay the interest and a little towards the principal,…
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American innovation will bring us back from recession
Some prominent economists tell us we are starting to come out of the worst recession since the Great…
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Technology in daily veterinary treatment
I am constantly amazed how technology is changing our lives. As a veterinarian, I am always challenged to…
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Maple Valley Tattoo participates in Breast Cancer Awareness
Maple Valley Tattoo is participating in breast cancer awareness month by donating a portion of the cost for…
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Bad times expose fatal flaws in workers’ compensation system
Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) has proposed an average 7.6 percent increase in workers’ compensation premiums…
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Record salmon run means dam breaching bills should be killed
Even though the plan to manage the Columbia and Snake rivers continues in flux, things are improving for…
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Medical malpractice needs to be reformed to fix health care
When President Obama addressed Congress and the nation on the need for health-care reform, he brushed off medical…
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Food labeling program may not give information about best food choices
A new food labeling campaign is being launched by some of the country’s top food manufacturers. It is…
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Moodswings hits the right mood with online products
Elizabeth Bighorse was dragged, figuratively speaking, into the technology age when her husband brought home their first computer.…
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Question about health care reform
People have a lot of questions about the proposed federal health care reforms. But the most important question…
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Reforest forests, not farmlands
When Congress reconvenes next month, lawmakers will consider costly climate change legislation that includes a massive tree planting…
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Finding hidden treasure at a new business
Karen Moore and Tina Maletich might have set a record for taking a business concept to reality. The…
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Washington should polish its own manufacturing base
California was once the land of opportunity. Since 1848 when John Marshall discovered gold in the Sierra Nevada…
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Washington should polish its own manufacturing base
California was once the land of opportunity. Since 1848 when John Marshall discovered gold in the Sierra Nevada…
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Workshops planned for Covington business owners
Covington business owners are invited to participate in a pair of workshops next month organized by the city,…
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Breaching the Snake River dams will turn fertile farmland into a desert
California’s lush Napa Valley is packed with thriving vineyards and wineries. In contrast, the surrounding hills are parched…
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King County offering recycling workshops for businesses
Business owners in King County can learn how to reduce waste, recycle more and cut their operating costs…
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Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber gearing up for business expo
The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual business expo, ‘Prime Time for…