Thankfully, no one was killed or seriously injured in the I-5 Skagit River bridge collapse. This is a reminder of how important it is to invest in critical infrastructure. It…
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Unemployment now below Dec 2008 rate
Earlier this week, the Employment Security Department (ESD) reported that Washington’s unemployment rate has dropped half a percentage point since January. The 3,800 jobs added last month brings April’s rate…
Ballard’s brewers are our new manufacturer entrepreneurs
It’s official: Ballard’s brewers are our new manufacturer entrepreneurs. Just visit these modern manufacturing wonders. I took a tour of Hilliard’s last February to learn about the industry taking off…
Washington a national leader in workplace safety
We know we live in an outstanding state. It seems that not a week goes by without a new study, survey, ranking or analysis that says Washington is number one…
Small-business jobs get boost as governor signs Hansen bill
Small businesses will now get help equipping employees with the skills they need to do their jobs better, thanks to a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen of Bainbridge Island that…