Back in November we reported that our state’s ag industry is booming. For instance, our apple production was valued at $1.54 billion in 2010 and in 2012 it ballooned to…
Washington may be facing a farm labor shortage, again
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Rep. Kagi is a shining star!
Rep. Ruth Kagi has been a champion for foster children since she entered the legislature 15 years ago. From her work with the League of Women voters, she learned that…
State patrol: move over for emergency vehicles
It’s a rule of the road: slow down and move over when passing emergency vehicles parked on the shoulder. State troopers will be looking for drivers who don’t follow that…
Washington startups pulling in cash
Startups seeking venture capital in Washington state had a strong start to 2014, pulling in more than $172 million to launch their nascent businesses in the first quarter of the…
Washington employment continues to move in positive direction
Slowly but surely, Washington’s unemployment rate is creeping downward. Economists with the Employment Security Department reported last week that Washington employers added about 6,700 new jobs in March. That’s on…