Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » Business

Air Force Chooses Kansas Over Spokane's Fairchild for New Tanker

John McKay — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:44 +0000

Spokane will not be the main airbase for the new Air Force KC-46A tanker when it begins to replace the older KC-135's, seen in picture.

Read More|Comment

Warning! Oklahoma Tornado Charity Scams Already Surfacing

John McKay — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:56 +0000

The Better Business Bureau and the Washington State Attorney General's office are already warning citizens to be careful how they donate to Oklahoma tornado relief.

Read More|Comment

Critics Unsure of Gov. Inslee's Plan to Woo New Boeing Jets

John McKay — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:04:14 +0000

Bill Virgin, s business leader and editor/publisher of the Washington Manufacturing Alert and Pacific Rail News blistered Gov. Inslee's ambitious plan to persuade Boeing to build its 777x aircraft in Washington state.

Last week, In

Read More|Comment

The Ultimate Driving Machine Dealership Returns to Tri-Cities – BMW is Back in Richland!

John McKay — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:48:45 +0000

After nearly a two-decade absence, BMW fans can now enjoy a local dealership again.

Read More|Comment

What Does Washington State's Legislature Need Accomplish During the Special Session?

John McKay — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:48 +0000

According to Washington Policy Center, a non-profit, non-partisan independent think tank that addresses political and economic issues in Washington, there are five key issues.

Read More|Comment

Latest News on Vista Field Closing: Timetable for Dismantle Set Within 60 Days

John McKay — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:27 +0000

A few weeks ago the Port of Kennewick voted to close Vista Field permanently, and make the land available for development. The decision was made with hopes of attracting more businesses and retail activity, and because the field was losing thousands of dollars annually.

A time table is being established with target dates for various stages of dismantling the facility.

Read More|Comment

Gov. Inslee Announces Plan to Get New Boeing Airliner Built in Washington

John McKay — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:23:25 +0000

It's an ambitious plan and hopefully it will work.

Read More|Comment

Gov. Inslee in Controversial Letter to Supporters Urges: 'Students Over Tax Breaks'

John McKay — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:24:43 +0000

A recent email letter sent out by Gov. Inslee is ruffling a few feathers, especially in the business community. Newstalk 870 has a copy.

Read More|Comment

Survey Reveals a Good Chunk of Us Really, Really, Really Dislike Our Bosses

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:44:40 +0000

You think your boss is bad?

Read More|Comment

Study: Washington House Budget Proposal Could Kill 9,800 Jobs

John McKay — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:09:10 +0000

If the House budget proposal is approved when the Legislature begins its extended session May 13, there could be a laundry list of new taxes.

Read More|Comment

Cannibus Institute Wants to Help You Make a Big Investment in Selling Pot in Washington!

John McKay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:45:37 +0000

If your Wall Street and stock returns are unimpressive you could always try selling marijuana.

Read More|Comment

NBA Says No to Return of Seattle SuperSonics

John McKay — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:38:08 +0000

The hopes of relocating the struggling Sacramento Kings to Seattle took a big hit Monday.

Read More|Comment

Washington Legislature Headed to Special Session Starting May 13 – No Budget Yet

Associated Press — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:19:57 +0000

They couldn't get it done, so Inslee is bringing them back.

Read More|Comment

Tri-City Business Leaders Caution Gov. Inslee About Job-Killing Environmental Ideas

John McKay — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:06:14 +0000

Gov. Jay Inslee has been politely warned by Tri-City business leaders his stance on coal trains and exports from Washington state could hurt jobs.

Read More|Comment

5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Kathy Landin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:43:43 +0000

It’s difficult to ask for and get a raise these days, and unfortunately it can be just as tough to get a promotion. We've put together a few simple ways to help you get that position bump you want and deserve.

Read More|Comment

Is the 'Underground' Economy Keeping U.S. Afloat? Some Experts Say Yes

John McKay — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:33:45 +0000

According to financial experts at CNBC, a healthy "off the books" economy is keeping the U.S. from economic disaster. Simply put, the underground economy is people doing lots of small, temporary jobs -- or even regular jobs that are paid with cash -- and not recorded in any ledgers

Read More|Comment

Washington Attorney General Forces T-Mobile to Refund Customers

John McKay — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:16:53 +0000

The Washington State Attorney General's office has gone after the big cellphone company over deceptive practices.

Read More|Comment

When Will Vista Field Shut Down? Port Commissioners Meet Tuesday to Schedule

John McKay — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:04:45 +0000

Last week, the Port of Kennewick voted to close down Vista Field and sell the land to potential developers. The facility had been losing thousands of dollars each year over the last decade. Now that the official decision has been made, commissioners will be meeting to finalize plans Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. at the Commission Chambers, 350 Clover Island in Kennewick.

Read More|Comment

5 Alternatives to Traditional Benefits You Should Ask About at Your Job

Kathy Landin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:00:41 +0000

Running a business is expensive, starting with paying your employees' salaries. Providing benefits to those employees is even more expensive. But if a company wants to stay competitive and appeal to top professionals in its industry, or if it just wants to improve morale and reduce turnover, then it must provide benefits to employees above and beyond their salaries.

Newstalk 870 KFLD: The Mid Columbia's Newstalk Leader » Business

Air Force Chooses Kansas Over Spokane's Fairchild for New Tanker

Warning! Oklahoma Tornado Charity Scams Already Surfacing

Critics Unsure of Gov. Inslee's Plan to Woo New Boeing Jets

The Ultimate Driving Machine Dealership Returns to Tri-Cities – BMW is Back in Richland!

What Does Washington State's Legislature Need Accomplish During the Special Session?

Latest News on Vista Field Closing: Timetable for Dismantle Set Within 60 Days

Gov. Inslee Announces Plan to Get New Boeing Airliner Built in Washington

Gov. Inslee in Controversial Letter to Supporters Urges: 'Students Over Tax Breaks'

Survey Reveals a Good Chunk of Us Really, Really, Really Dislike Our Bosses

Study: Washington House Budget Proposal Could Kill 9,800 Jobs

Cannibus Institute Wants to Help You Make a Big Investment in Selling Pot in Washington!

NBA Says No to Return of Seattle SuperSonics

Washington Legislature Headed to Special Session Starting May 13 – No Budget Yet

Tri-City Business Leaders Caution Gov. Inslee About Job-Killing Environmental Ideas

5 Simple Steps to Getting That Promotion

Is the 'Underground' Economy Keeping U.S. Afloat? Some Experts Say Yes

Washington Attorney General Forces T-Mobile to Refund Customers

When Will Vista Field Shut Down? Port Commissioners Meet Tuesday to Schedule

5 Alternatives to Traditional Benefits You Should Ask About at Your Job

Sequester Will Not Affect Corporation for Public Broadcasting Budgets