One Western WA Port District Abandons Use of “Parasite” Social MediaOne Western WA Port District Abandons Use of “Parasite” Social MediaThe Port of Port Townsend has announced they're abandoning the use of social media.John McKayJohn McKay
Kennewick’s Public Market to Close for Good After 4 Years–What’s Coming?Kennewick’s Public Market to Close for Good After 4 Years–What’s Coming? An attempt to mirror Seattle's iconic Public Market has closed, will be replaced.John McKayJohn McKay
Will AI Destroy The White Collar Job Market? Experts DebateWill AI Destroy The White Collar Job Market? Experts Debate Some experts, via Geekwire, discuss potential futures for white collar workers, not just tech related. John McKayJohn McKay
Big North American Baking Company to Close Kent, WA Facility–Drop 120 JobsBig North American Baking Company to Close Kent, WA Facility–Drop 120 JobsRise Baking out of Minnesota operates 20 facilities in North America. Gassing Kent WA plant, but expanding on in Utah...hmmm! John McKayJohn McKay
Best-Worst States to Start a Business–Where Do Washington, Oregon Rank?Best-Worst States to Start a Business–Where Do Washington, Oregon Rank?Washington ranks very high in one area, but what about the rest? John McKayJohn McKay
WA Revenue Forecast–$421M Defecit Looming for 2025-27WA Revenue Forecast–$421M Defecit Looming for 2025-27Despite massive taxes, budget shortfall looming.John McKayJohn McKay
WA L-I Considering Workers Comp Rate Increase For 2026WA L-I Considering Workers Comp Rate Increase For 2026Worker's Comp rate increases are tied to a variety of factors. John McKayJohn McKay
First Time In Decade, WA Falls Out of Top Ten Business Friendly StatesFirst Time In Decade, WA Falls Out of Top Ten Business Friendly StatesWhy did WA drop out of the top ten? 3 major factors. John McKayJohn McKay
When WA Economy Needs it Most, Commerce Makes Deep Business Development CutsWhen WA Economy Needs it Most, Commerce Makes Deep Business Development Cutsthe Department of Commerce, instead of economic development, is busy handing out money for solar farms and green projects.John McKayJohn McKay
WA Capital Gains Tax Revenue Continues to Free-FallWA Capital Gains Tax Revenue Continues to Free-Fall Catpital gains are considered one of the the most volatile, inconsistent taxes. John McKayJohn McKay