You hear it often: Small business is the backbone of our economy. For every Microsoft or Boeing or Nordstrom, there are dozens of individually owned dry cleaners and pet stores…
Shedding some light on small-business myths
Legislative session keeps rolling
Ringing in the year with Rich Riddell Richard Riddell, Official Town Crier and resident of Anacortes, earned international recognition by winning first place at the 2013 World Invitational Town Crier Competition…
Rep. Tharinger touts bills to expand choice in medical marketplace
OLYMPIA – The House unanimously passed two bills on Monday February 3rd that were proposed by 24th Legislative District Democrat Steve Tharinger. “These bills will help open access to results…
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014
Quote of the Day “Now we are in a place where workers are machines. We’re working all the time. Everyone needs a vacation no matter what salary they earn, what…
Veterans, voting rights & Seattle sports trivia
This busy third week of session ended on a particularly high note last week – we honored the men and women of Washington’s National Guard in both the House and…