PRINT Associated Press Washington apple growers expect record crop Russia sanctions affect Washington apples, pears Bellingham Herald (subscription required) Some neighbors oppose second prison work-release facility planned for Garden Street…
The Daily E-Clips – August 8, 2014
PRINT AP Gov. Inslee seeks federal disaster aid for wildfire victims Northwest consumers spent more freely since 2009 Deal in place for fix in health exchange billing problems ACLU backs…
Standard & Poor’s: To help economy, fix widening gap between rich and poor

An unusual voice argues the rich-poor gap is hurting our economy: Standard & Poor’s. The rating agency isn’t known for wading into political fights or taking sides on controversial issues….
The Daily E-Clips – August 7, 2014
PRINT AP Target endorses same-sex marriage Walgreen turns down tax inversion plan Many still can’t use Washington health coverage Gov. Inslee seeks federal disaster aid for wildfire victims Port moves…
Jam-packed trees awaiting held-up workers

People were talking about it in April, but with a huge apple crop almost ready for harvest, a farm labor shortage is turning into more than a mere concern for…