We set a record with 128.8 million boxes in 2012 and early estimates are pointing at a fresh apple harvest of 145 million 40-pound boxes this fall. But the total…
Rumor has it Washington’s apple crop will break 2012 record
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Does raising the minimum wage actually increase jobs?
For decades, some have argued that it’s an economic law: if you raise wages, jobs are reduced. But evidence is coming in showing that raising the minimum wage actually boosts…
“Free the Weed!”
So yelled James Lathrop, owner of Cannabis City, the first legal recreational cannabis shop to open in Seattle. At the official opening of the doors yesterday, James was joined by…
More training and support for long-term unemployed workers
In May, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that more than 1,300 long-term unemployed Washington workers will get jobs over the next year thanks to $4 million in federal grants. Last week,…
Why are we ‘short’ on marijuana?
With retail marijuana retailers across the state set to start business today, many media outlets are warning product for the new industry will be in short supply. Voters approved the…