2012

February

7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – Small business owners bullish on revenue, hiring for 2012 by Mike
7 – Mason General, St. Peter partner to improve stroke care by Mike
7 – South Sound hotels end 2011 with mixed results by Mike
7 – Physicians propose alternative plan to reduce ER visits by Mike
7 – Small business owners say big business not paying fair share of taxes by Mike
7 – Port seeking nominees for Summit Awards by Mike
7 – Trader Joe's distribution center expected to support 400 new jobs by Mike
6 – Electric vehicle charging stations available in Tacoma by Mike
6 – Mason tops South Sound housing market during January by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – SBA providing advice for starting a business by Mike
6 – Containerized imports grow by Mike
6 – Employment Trends Index up for fourth straight month by Mike
6 – Pension plans begin 2012 by narrowing record deficit by Mike
3 – Sumner imposes new weight restrictions on bridge by Mike
3 – Disaster assistance available for small businesses by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
3 – Construction unemployment rises to 17.7 percent by Mike
3 – Demand for durable goods up during December by Mike
3 – Sales performance improves, but concerns remain by Mike
3 – Learning executives more confident in Q4 by Mike
3 – Healthy workplace efforts recognized by Mike
3 – Weyerhaeuser earnings lower for Q4, 2011 by Mike
3 – EPA takes enforcement actions by Mike
3 – Access Information Management acquires Washington Archives Management by Mike
2 – People on the Move by Mike
2 – 54 hours from business idea to startup by Mike
2 – HCA moving Lacey services to Olympia later this month by Mike
2 – Thurston EDC seeking nominations for recognition awards by Mike
2 – February hiring gains expected to trail 2011 by Mike
2 – 2012 kicks off with 28% surge in job cuts by Mike
2 – Telecoms, collection agencies top complaints to AG’s Office by Mike
2 – Providence, Swedish finalize affiliation agreement by Mike
1 – Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-rate discussion set for Feb. 8 by Mike
1 – Port of Tacoma seeks input on draft strategic plan by Mike
1 – Blog watch: SWAC, burning, guide book and 'capital stack' by Mike
1 – Online labor demand rises by Mike
1 – Construction spending up during December, down for 2011 by Mike
1 – Valley Community Bancshares posts Q4 earnings increase by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending up nearly 2% in December by Mike
1 – Private sector adds 170,000 jobs by Mike
1 – Heritage posts sharp decrease in Q4 and 2011 income compared to 2010 by Mike
1 – South Sound metro jobless rates mixed by Mike

January

31 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
31 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
31 – Department of Revenue publishes tax exemptions for 2012 by Mike
31 – Airport Advisory Commission has vacancy by Mike
31 – People on the Move by Mike
31 – UWT's Joy Building receives highest green certification by Mike
31 – McGovern among Harlequin award recipients by Mike
31 – Homeownership rate falls by Mike
31 – Free tax help on tap on Super Refund Saturday by Mike
31 – Scorecard shows hiring down, optimism up by Mike
31 – Executives say humor a key part of cultural fit by Mike
31 – Study shows third-party debt collection impact on economy by Mike
31 – Compensation costs rise by Mike
30 – Tacoma is 'shifting' now by Breanne
30 – Around the Sound by Mike
30 – National truck driving organization recertifies Bates program by Mike
30 – Index shows continued yet slow job growth by Mike
27 – Evergreen among top 10 on Peace Corps college rankings by Mike
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Nonresidential fixed investment up 1.7% by Mike
27 – Sprinker’s new ice rink opens Saturday by Mike
26 – Washington business leaders say state on wrong track by Mike
26 – Cornerstone Financial Strategies relocates to downtown Tacoma by Mike
26 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
26 – People on the Move by Mike
26 – Washington AG, Facebook target 'clickjackers' by Mike
26 – ODA honors Snyder, Corso and ROXY by Mike
26 – Demand for durable goods increases by Mike
26 – Work/life balance, learning opportunities key for job satisfaction by Mike
26 – Agriculture products help boost Tacoma's 2011 container exports by Mike
26 – Job relocation falls to near record low by Mike
26 – Homes sales end year lower by Mike
26 – Washington businesses get record tax break in 2011 by Mike
26 – Preliminary economic forecast shows revised growth by Mike
26 – Lakewood seeking storm damage info by Mike
26 – L&I extends filing deadline due to storm slowdown by Mike
26 – Columbia Banking System profits up for Q4, year by Mike
25 – State’s long-term care partnership wins federal approval by Mike
25 – Goodwill offering free tax help, filing by Mike
25 – Blog watch: Business savvy, parking, billboards and 'Buy American' by Mike
25 – DuPont OKs watershed restoration, mining permit application deal by Mike
25 – Private sector bias charges hit all-time high by Mike
25 – Walmart Foundation gives $375K to state nonprofits by Mike
25 – Governor asks DOR to grant filing extensions to businesses affected by storm by Mike
24 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
24 – Identity crisis targets businesses by Mike
24 – Steel imports down in December by Mike
24 – People on the Move by Mike
24 – December jobless figures rise throughout South Sound by Mike
24 – Survey finds executives more open to salary negotiation by Mike
24 – Sportsmen’s Show opens tomorrow by Mike
24 – Businesses asked to report storm damage by Mike
23 – NWMLS says housing sales up during 2011 by Mike
23 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Mike
23 – Anchor Bancorp posts Q2 profit by Mike
23 – Alaska USA opens Olympia branch by Mike
23 – U.S. HealthWorks expands in Lacey by Mike
23 – Around the Sound by Mike
23 – Poll: No state bank, no mandatory paid sick days
 by Mike
23 – MultiCare, Franciscan among top U.S. health organizations by Mike
23 – Ethics Commission needs volunteer by Mike
23 – Pierce still accepting damage reports by Mike
23 – 15 seconds long enough for online ads by Mike
23 – Providence gains national recognition by Mike
20 – Around the Sound by Mike
20 – Washington’s unemployment rate, job numbers down in December by Mike
20 – Pierce County accepting damage reports by Mike
20 – BLRB gets nod for historic remodel design by Mike
20 – WGU Washington doubles enrollment in first six months by Mike
20 – WSDOT, WSP face challenges to keep roadways open, passable by Mike
20 – Tacoma Power creates new tool for reporting outages and downed lines by Mike
20 – Flooding possible as temperatures rise and snow melts by Mike
19 – Governor proclaims winter storm emergency by Mike
19 – People on the Move by Mike
19 – Washington Society of CPAs offering free 'finder' service by Mike
19 – Washington's tribal economic contribution grows by Mike
19 – Consumer Price Index holds steady by Mike
19 – Real average hourly earnings tick up by Mike
18 – Blog watch: Attainment, opening, dragon and fix by Mike
18 – Port of Tacoma open; Terminal 7 closed by Mike
18 – Construction materials prices fall during December by Mike
18 – AWB manufacturing report highlights industry concerns by Mike
18 – AWOB seeks top women business leaders by Mike
18 – WGU a top military-friendly school – again by Mike
18 – Weyerhaeuser announces tax treatment of 2011 dividends by Mike
18 – Producer Price Index falls during December, up for 2011 by Mike
18 – Storm causes closures, but Tacoma, Olympia city offices remain open by Mike
17 – Area’s biggest community garage sale coming to Lewis County by Mike
17 – HCC board endorses legislative efforts to secure new funds by Mike
17 – AWB names 2012 Better Workplace Awards recipients by Mike
17 – 5 apparent successful bidders in HCA managed care procurement by Mike
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – Ernst & Young seeking outstanding entrepreneurs by Mike
17 – Sunbird Shopping Center nets chamber honor by Mike
17 – City of Destiny Awards nomination deadline extended by Mike
17 – CFOs reveal 'unusual' expense report items by Mike
17 – Sound Physicians inks deal with Maine hospitals by Mike
16 – Who's Who – Pierce County rescheduled to March 1 by Mike
16 – Around the Sound by Mike
16 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Mike
16 – Holiday season saw more sales, fewer in-store shoppers by Mike
16 – WSU online MBA earns kudos by Mike
13 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
13 – Around the Sound by Mike
13 – Cell phone companies top complaints list by Mike
13 – Visiting Angels named 'Best of Home Care' by Mike
13 – Children's Museum of Tacoma opening Saturday by Mike
13 – L&I boosting effort to protect primary metals workers by Mike
13 – Economic forecast: 'We suck less than you' by Breanne
13 – Trade deficit widens by Mike
12 – L&I adopts hazardous drugs rule by Mike
12 – Council schedules hearing on large-scale retail uses by Mike
12 – People on the Move by Mike
12 – Majority of employers eyeing boost in social media outreach by Mike
12 – Bank economists see gradual improvement in economy by Mike
12 – Kearin Agency top American Family producer by Mike
12 – Retail sales tick up by Mike
12 – Manufacturing sales inch up by Mike
11 – The Commons earns recycling award by Mike
11 – Hotel occupancy rates lower during November by Mike
11 – Blog watch: Interns, power, sports, fresh food and the economy by Mike
11 – State’s chief economist to step down by Mike
11 – 2011 CEO changes lowest since 2004 by Mike
11 – Federal Way Chamber hosts economic forecast breakfast by Breanne
11 – Tacoma council approves contract for Broadnax by Mike
10 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
10 – MultiCare goes mobile with MyChart by Mike
10 – Thurston County Historic Commission awards preservation grants by Mike
10 – People on the Move by Mike
10 – Stay at Work program reimbursements now available by Mike
10 – Choripan by Asado opens tomorrow at Museum of Glass by Mike
10 – Chico's joining Centralia Outlets by Mike
10 – Nearly 77% of PUD 3 electricity comes from renewable sources by Mike
10 – Space still available for WTC Tacoma trade mission to Vietnam by Mike
10 – Study: Banner Bank, Wells Fargo most stingy with loans by Mike
10 – Wholesale trade numbers up during November by Mike
10 – Tracking down training about to get easier  by Mike
10 – Few employers see staff cutbacks in 2012 by Mike
10 – Home values down in November by Mike
10 – County employment slips; wages increase by Mike
9 – Hampton Heights apartments sold for $7.6 million by Mike
9 – NoteWorld changes name to Meracord by Mike
9 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Mike
9 – Around the Sound by Mike
9 – District Court completes move by Mike
9 – Organizations launch 'Practical Development Series' by Mike
9 – Seasonal hiring up nearly 15% by Mike
9 – Employment Trends Index increases again by Mike
6 – Travel employment rebounds in December by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
6 – Bad year for pensions ends badly by Mike
6 – Taxable retail sales mixed in South Sound during Q3 by Mike
6 – Tree removal closing lane on I-5 in Thurston County by Mike
6 – OFS Belfair branch earns LEED Gold Certification by Mike
6 – Construction unemployment jumped to 16% last month by Mike
5 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
5 – People on the Move by Mike
5 – Hiring outlook remains weak by Mike
5 – Small businesses bullish on Q1 revenue by Mike
5 – Moss Adams launches free online whiteboard tutorials by Mike
5 – Job cuts decline in final month of 2011 by Mike
5 – Private sector adds more than 300K jobs by Mike
5 – Container imports grow 5% in November by Mike
4 – Partners conserve 82 acres on Anderson Island by Mike
4 – Under Armour coming to Centralia Outlets by Mike
4 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
4 – PUD No. 3 honored for financial reporting by Mike
4 – Blog watch: Legislature, wagging, development and health by Mike
4 – Prescription monitoring information available to doctors, pharmacists by Mike
4 – LOTT seeking website game developer by Mike
4 – Housing market mixed, median sales prices lower by Mike
4 – December a good month for local Ford dealers by Mike
4 – Online labor demand rises by Mike
4 – Manufactured goods orders rebound by Mike
4 – Small Business Employment Index 
shows improved growth for December by Mike
4 – South Sound jobless numbers lower during November by Mike
3 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
3 – Work on South 9th Street will re-start next week by Mike
3 – SAF joining forces with Pacific Alaska Freightways by Mike
3 – Groups ask Olympia council to settle 7-Eleven lawsuit by Mike
3 – Thurston B&G clubs receiving $40K from Walmart Foundation by Mike
3 – Close resigns as director/CEO of Museum of Glass by Mike
3 – Grubb & Ellis predicts continued sluggish recovery in 2012 by Mike
3 – People on the Move by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
3 – Nonresidential construction spending up nearly 1 percent by Mike
3 – REACH Center awarded Opportunity Internship Program grant by Mike
3 – Small business owners feeling optimistic about new year by Mike
3 – New ACU branches on the horizon by Mike
3 – State Farm expands into Lacey by Editorial

2011

December

30 – Around the Sound by Mike
30 – State earns $17 million CMS performance bonus by Mike
30 – Retail moratorium on Planning Commission agenda by Mike
29 – People on the Move by Mike
29 – New claim filed in Boeing, union battle by Mike
29 – Retail registers still ringing by Mike
29 – Lincoln Avenue Bridge back in business by Mike
29 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
29 – Job seekers frustrated, uncertain about work prospects by Mike
29 – Busiest days for online giving on tap by Mike
28 – Capital Medical Center launching Advanced Wound Care Center by Mike
28 – Port, salmon groups working to restore estuary by Mike
28 – Pierce County opens 2 public EV charging stations by Mike
28 – Steel imports hold steady by Mike
28 – Blog watch: lawsuit, Walmart, goodbye, recreation and stop that by Mike
28 – People on the Move by Mike
28 – New minimum wage takes effect Jan. 1 by Mike
27 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Retirement cutbacks lead financial concerns of military families by Mike
27 – SBA accepting nominations for innovation research awards by Mike
23 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
23 – BE offices closed Dec. 26 by Mike
23 – Durable goods orders increase by Mike
23 – Sales of new homes up last month by Mike
23 – State halts phase-out of emergency unemployment benefits by Mike
23 – Around the Sound by Mike
23 – Most employees didn’t use all their vacation this year by Mike
22 – HCC initiative targets supply chain management by Mike
22 – State Supreme Court upholds stock-watering law by Mike
22 – World changers have Olympia ties by Mike
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – MBA of Pierce County names 2011 award winners by Mike
22 – Major road construction on tap in Gig Harbor by Mike
22 – U.S. homes set to lose nearly $700B in value by Mike
22 – Fairfield Inn in Puyallup opening at end of month by Mike
21 – Capital Medical Center tops in orthopedic care, neuro-surgery by Mike
21 – Holiday retail sales on a roll by Mike
21 – Blog watch: Woes, ideals, scraps, convoys and refunds by Mike
21 – MultiCare Regional Cancer Center gets $1M donation by Mike
21 – CG&C offering free job advice by Mike
21 – U.S. containerized exports fall during October by Mike
21 – Port posts strong exports, growing auto imports by Mike
21 – Nearly half of consumers say economy getting worse by Mike
21 – Unemployment recipients, payments fall by Mike
21 – Franciscan opening fourth outpatient dialysis unit by Mike
21 – Broadnax selected as Tacoma’s next city manager by Mike
20 – BECU taps Porter as new president, CEO by Mike
20 – Businesses increasing investment in learning, development by Mike
20 – More sales on small businesses' wish lists by Mike
20 – New residential construction up in November by Mike
20 – LOTT purchases site in Tumwater Valley by Mike
20 – People on the Move by Mike
20 – Jobless numbers fall throughout South Sound by Mike
20 – IID names top Internet security threats by Mike
20 – Don't let penny auctions cost a chunk of change by Mike
20 – Columbia Bank on Forbes 'best' list by Mike
20 – Housing forecast indicates further declines by Mike
20 – Numbers crunchers facing busy Tuesday by Mike
20 – SBA info? There are new apps for that by Mike
19 – Around the Sound by Mike
19 – Avaunt Technologies acquires REI Creative by Mike
19 – Private equity, VC salaries, bonuses up by Mike
19 – Two of five air passengers wish for other form of holiday travel by Mike
19 – Q3 retail sales, profits up compared to 2010 by Mike
19 – State rates Bridgeport Place deficiency free by Mike
16 – Around the Sound by Mike
16 – Thurston County commissioners adopt 2012 budget by Mike
16 – State's economic climate 'generally' better by Mike
16 – Real earnings down slightly by Mike
16 – Consumer Price Index holds steady by Mike
15 – Environmental Energy and Engineering receives NSF contract by Mike
15 – People on the Move by Mike
15 – Construction materials prices slip in November by Mike
15 – PSE warns of fraudulent e-mails by Mike
15 – Washington Food Industry Association honors grocery leaders by Mike
15 – Producer Price Index ticks up by Mike
14 – Blog watch: Agenda, protests, plans holiday spirit and milestone by Mike
14 – Kent City Council adopts 2012 budget by Mike
14 – Windermere Professional Partners continues to grow by Mike
14 – State jobless rates falls below 9% by Mike
14 – GDP up 2% during Q3 by Mike
14 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
14 – State regulators allege violations in PSE investigation by Mike
14 – More companies skipping year-end bonuses by Mike
14 – State’s recycling rate increased in 2010 by Mike
13 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
13 – Holiday shopping building momentum by Mike
13 – Mason County PUD 3 Adopts $57M budget by Mike
13 – People on the Move by Mike
13 – Task force recommends $20B transportation package by Mike
13 – IID identifies top internet security trends of 2011 by Mike
13 – Unemployment benefit extensions ending soon by Mike
13 – Demand for recruiters with social media skills rises by Mike
13 – OMB selects year's best by Mike
13 – Job-seekers ratio remains above 4-to-1 by Mike
13 – Home values continue to fall by Mike
12 – Nisqually restoration team receives national honor by Mike
12 – State revenue slightly higher than expected by Mike
12 – Around the Sound by Mike
12 – Gig Harbor receives clean audit by Mike
12 – Study reveals distinct segments of shopping channel users by Mike
12 – Growth of U.S. containerized imports expected to drop to 2.8 percent by Mike
12 – Manufacturing profits up compared to 2010 by Mike
12 – Associated Ministries accepting applications for EFSP by Mike
12 – Trio of ordinances would set fee increases by Mike
9 – Multi-Service Center and Hopelink ink partnership by Mike
9 – Around the Sound by Mike
9 – Trade deficit narrows during October by Mike
9 – Regence BlueShield Receives URAC accreditation by Mike
8 – HCC launches export resource web portal by Mike
8 – Colleges form consortium to enhance learning by Mike
8 – 7 health plans vying for Medicaid, Basic Health contract by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – Wholesale prices up nearly 1 percent during October by Mike
8 – Online hiring demand for PR up 10% by Mike
8 – Lots of empty rooms at the inns during October by Mike
8 – Boeing employees approve four-year contract extension by Mike
7 – Declining revenue forces service reductions, layoffs in Kent by Mike
7 – South Sound schools among leaders in board-certified teachers
 by Mike
7 – State utility staff recommend deep cuts in PSE’s rate hike request
 by Mike
7 – AG joins fight against robo-calls to cell phones by Mike
7 – Retail sales tumble after Black Friday surge by Mike
7 – Blog watch: Reception, tax reform, downtown planning, eclipses and trees by Mike
7 – Fraudulent BBB complaint notices persist by Mike
7 – Downtown Gig Harbor getting Main Street evaluation by Mike
7 – Safeway opening Gig Harbor replacement store Dec. 10 by Mike
7 – Pension funding deficit grows in November by Mike
7 – FDIC board approves $3.28B operating budget by Mike
7 – Financial advisers preparing clients for continued volatility by Mike
7 – CEO departures drop to lowest level since November 2010 by Mike
7 – Tacoma city manager candidate public forum will broadcast live by Mike
6 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
6 – Restaurants anxious for a holiday boost by Mike
6 – People on the Move by Mike
6 – WPC offers ideas to reform state budget, grow economy by Mike
6 – Gig Harbor Chamber honors community leaders by Mike
6 – State and local taxes drop to lowest level in 50 years by Mike
6 – South Sound metro jobless rates higher during October by Mike
5 – Red Cross to honor sewer rescuers by Mike
5 – South Sound SHRM chapter receives Pinnacle Award by Mike
5 – Home sales tick up, but prices continue to fall by Breanne
5 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
5 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Stephanie
5 – Around the Sound by Mike
5 – Employment Trends Index rises during November by Mike
5 – Durable goods orders fall by Mike
5 – Holiday hiring falls slightly by Mike
5 – Heritage Bank recognized for SBA lending by Mike
5 – Dollar stores now outnumber national drug store chains by Mike
2 – More parking in downtown Gig Harbor by Mike
2 – Around the Sound by Mike
2 – More companies restricting holiday shopping at work by Mike
2 – State revises B&O tax exemption for fruit, vegetable processors by Mike
2 – Regulations could impede retail job gains by Mike
2 – Construction industry loses 12,000 jobs in November by Mike
1 – Hiring, compensation still trending down by Mike
1 – Walmart receives state's top civics award by Mike
1 – No increase for workers’ compensation rates in 2012 by Mike
1 – People on the Move by Mike
1 – Water, sewer and stormwater rates going up in Gig Harbor by Mike
1 – Payroll taxes expected to drop by Mike
1 – Economic forecast holds steady at 'muddle-through' by Mike
1 – Trio of local organizations earns MarCom Awards by Mike
1 – November economy stable despite drop in sales by Mike
1 – Construction spending ticks higher by Mike
1 – More employers hosting holiday parties this year by Mike
1 – BNSF fined $3,000 for sodium hydroxide spill by Mike

November

30 – Blog watch: Wins, expo, reform, ideas and questions by Mike
30 – Machinists to vote on deal to land Boeing’s 737 MAX by Mike
30 – Revenue Department launches new listserv by Mike
30 – U.S. Commerce Association strikes again by Mike
30 – State approves funds to improve safety at Mason County railroad crossing by Mike
30 – Professional-level hiring expected to increase in Q1 by Mike
30 – Planned job cuts through November top total for 2010 by Mike
30 – Online labor demand dips by Mike
30 – 'Best practices' improve outcomes for injured workers by Mike
30 – Survey finds wide employee discontent by Mike
30 – Hotels expecting moderate growth in 2012 by Mike
30 – National urgent care franchise launching in Kent
 by Mike
30 – Private sector employment up 206K by Mike
29 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
29 – People on the Move by Mike
29 – Area food banks receive grants by Mike
29 – Ecology approves Federal Way’s shoreline master program update by Mike
29 – CMIT Solutions expands to Tacoma by Mike
29 – Kent hazardous waste company fined for fire by Mike
29 – Small business employment inches up in November by Mike
28 – Broadway Center requesting proposals for 
IT services by Mike
28 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Stephanie
28 – During the season of giving, cons are on the take by Mike
28 – Around the Sound by Mike
28 – Home sales up during October by Mike
28 – Consumers plan to take advantage of today's online deals by Breanne
28 – Black Friday weekend sets record by Breanne
25 – Around the Sound by Breanne
25 – Local shops hope for Small Business Saturday success by Breanne
23 – Community Health Care workers ratify new contract by Mike
23 – Planning Commission to tackle large-scale retail zoning by Mike
23 – AG's shopper survival tips by Mike
23 – Jobs Act – a free money buzzer for small businesses?
 by Mike
23 – Lakewood Computer Clubhouse named a Promise Place by Mike
23 – Foundation grant boosts Pierce College scholarships by Mike
23 – Blog watch: Free trade, tickets, sales, trees and flooding by Mike
23 – Phony BBB complaint e-mail hits businesses nationwide by Mike
23 – Durable goods orders fall; inventories rise by Mike
23 – Ecology issues penalties for Q3 by Mike
23 – Merck to pay state $6.7M to settle Vioxx claims by Mike
23 – BE offices closed Thanksgiving Day by Mike
22 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
22 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
22 – Turkey Challenge brings in more than $10,000, 1,200 pounds of food by Mike
22 – Jobless numbers higher during October by Mike
22 – Valley Cities receives $1.1M grant by Mike
22 – More organizations hiring to replace workers than in 2010 by Mike
22 – Comments sought on rule requiring hazards be fixed during appeal by Mike
22 – Help plan for growth and development in south downtown on Dec. 1 by Mike
22 – Majority of companies planning holiday parties by Mike
22 – Aerospace grant funds short-term CNC Operator program at Bates by Mike
22 – Economic, political uncertainty 
top impediments to small business growth by Mike
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – Charities expecting big online giving on Cyber Monday by Mike
22 – FDIC-insured institutions earned $35.3B in Q3 by Mike
21 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
21 – Governor lays out budget plan by Mike
21 – Make a big difference on Small Business Saturday by Mike
21 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – Thurston B&G Clubs, CSDL launch program to protect children by Editorial
21 – Bulk mail meetings raise questions in Tacoma, Olympia by Editorial
21 – Applus Technologies named 2011 Green Business of the Year by Mike
21 – Tacoma's export container volumes remain strong by Breanne
18 – PUD 3 partner wins 'Smart Power' prize by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
18 – State economist sees hopeful signs by Mike
18 – Input sought on new L&I rule protecting health care workers by Mike
17 – U.S. Attorney's Office recovers more than $74M in FY 2011 by Mike
17 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
17 – Containerized exports climb for 8th consecutive quarter by Mike
17 – Tourism Celebrity Award winners announced by Breanne
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – MGH honored for emergency department excellence by Mike
17 – Tacoma trust promoter sentenced to 7 years in prison by Mike
17 – Jobs and unemployment both improved in October by Mike
17 – Housing starts up during Oct. compared to 2010 by Mike
17 – More consumers planning to shop on Black Friday by Mike
17 – Thurston County selling surplus computers by Mike
17 – Thurston Commission meetings canceled for Nov. 22 and 29 by Mike
17 – Grant should improve children’s mental health services by Mike
17 – ABC: 2012 will be slow year for construction by Mike
17 – Executives more optimistic despite unchanged sales, employment by Mike
16 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
16 – St. Joseph Medical Center honored for stroke care by Mike
16 – Blog watch: budget woes, salmon return, health care reform and GIS by Mike
16 – GDP up 2.5% during Q3 by Mike
16 – Postal Service to discuss consolidation plans by Mike
16 – Goodwill receives $75K for warehouse/logistics program by Mike
16 – Consumer Price Index ticks lower by Mike
16 – Real earnings inch higher by Mike
16 – Travelers remain frustrated with aviation security process by Mike
16 – EEOC posts record numbers by Mike
16 – Construction activity stagnates in Q3 by Mike
16 – Construction materials prices fall by Mike
16 – Heritage Financial declares special cash dividend by Mike
16 – Habitat for Humanity seeking applicants for 2012 projects by Mike
16 – SBA proposes size standard increases by Mike
15 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
15 – Budget adoption tops Port of Tacoma's agenda by Breanne
15 – People on the move by Breanne
15 – Local agencies target harmful smoke by Editorial
15 – Damon Point piling removal part of Grays Harbor cleanup by Editorial
15 – Retail sales increase by Breanne
15 – Fewer people are moving by Breanne
15 – Producer Price Index declines by Breanne
14 – Federal Way Chamber names Mullen CEO by Breanne
14 – UW Tacoma's fall enrollment continues to increase by Breanne
14 – CenturyLink selects Port of Centralia for expansion by Breanne
14 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Stephanie
14 – Around the Sound by Breanne
14 – Supreme Court to hear NFIB health care lawsuit by Editorial
14 – Community Health Care workers cancel strike by Breanne
14 – It pays to be nice by Breanne
14 – More than $1 million donated to Create Jobs for USA fund by Editorial
14 – Lakewood's Clover Park set for new health sciences building by Editorial
14 – Tacoma foundation receives largest gift in its history by Breanne
14 – Quadrant, Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund award grants by Breanne
11 – Patient Care Tower wins design award by Mike
11 – New indoor sports facility on tap for Tacoma by Mike
11 – Renovation of Cheney Stadium recognized by Ballpark Digest by Mike
11 – State revenue close to forecast, but risks remain by Mike
11 – Around the Sound by Mike
11 – Chamber recognizes Jimenez as Military Citizen of the Year by Mike
10 – RTTC gathers businesses for building efforts by Editorial
10 – Open house brings Olympia-area business community to Elyse's by Editorial
10 – Doctor, mother convicted on multiple charges by Mike
10 – Thurston County forum covers the multigenerational workplace by Editorial
10 – State lifts Medicaid ER limit by Mike
10 – Small Business Forum a big draw for South Sound employers by Editorial
10 – Centralia College sets plans to offer bachelor's degree by Mike
10 – Pile driving near East Bay to begin next week by Mike
10 – Grants put rides a click away for Washington vets by Mike
10 – People on the Move by Mike
10 – Military families losing confidence in ability to retire comfortably by Mike
10 – Social media training lacking by Mike
10 – Gravel pit fined for sending sediment to Swan Creek by Mike
10 – Employment Security launches website by Mike
10 – Olympia organization receiving rural micro-entrepreneur assistance dollars by Mike
10 – Trade deficit narrows by Mike
10 – Thurston accepting CDBG applications by Mike
9 – Blog watch: Ballots, art, GPS and fraud by Mike
9 – L&I proposes standards injured worker treatment by Mike
9 – KBTC tapped for Ready To Learn pilot program by Mike
9 – Home sales, affordability surge; price declines continue by Mike
9 – Families scaling back Thanksgiving plans due to economy by Mike
9 – Consumers in a frugal mood this holiday season by Mike
9 – Council's 2012 budget boosts public safety by Mike
9 – October CEO departures fall to lowest of the year by Mike
9 – Average retirement age higher than some suggest by Mike
9 – Federal bill could generate $483M for Washington during next biennium by Mike
9 – Fit4Life relocates to Mottman Park by Mike
9 – Heritage Bank's Lakewood branch opens by Mike
8 – TWA receives $5K from Point Ruston LLC by Mike
8 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
8 – Kent Warehouse and Labeling inks Northwest Corporate Park lease by Mike
8 – Tides Tavern to close during parking lot paving by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – Ecology updates Western Washington stormwater manual by Mike
8 – TRCVB launches mobile site by Mike
8 – Minimal improvement in job-finding prospects by Mike
8 – Ports win environmental award for clean air strategy by Mike
8 – Bonney Lake welcomes state's first Dickey's Barbecue Pit by Mike
8 – Consumers in denial about planning for long-term care by Mike
7 – CPTC Foundation receives $10,000 grant by Breanne
7 – State takes action against health care providers by Breanne
7 – Regence BlueShield parent company changes name by Breanne
7 – Around the Sound by Breanne
7 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Stephanie
7 – Skills gap making jobs tough to fill by Mike
7 – HCA lists technologies proposed for review in 2012
 by Mike
7 – Mortenson honored for Cheney Stadium renovation by Mike
7 – Employment Trends Index increases by Mike
7 – October hiring matches 2010, but recent slowdown could stunt growth by Mike
7 – Sound Physicians inks deal with Florida hospital by Mike
4 – Community Health Care workers to strike, again by Breanne
4 – Economic forecast previews in Olympia by Editorial
4 – Around the Sound by Editorial
4 – McKenna, State Attorneys General urge Feds to tackle IT theft by Editorial
4 – Evergreen State College changes name of northernmost site by Editorial
4 – Migration to Pierce, Thurston continues by Breanne
4 – Construction unemployment rises to 13.7% in October by Mike
4 – 55+ apartment community breaks ground in North End by Mike
4 – Private sector adds 80,000 jobs by Breanne
3 – Locals to challenge Harlem stars by Editorial
3 – Tacoma foundation receives $1.9 million bequest by Breanne
3 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
3 – People on the move by Breanne
3 – Home sales tick up, prices fall by Breanne
3 – Local Boys & Girls Club sites set for closure by Breanne
3 – State looking for health care 'systems integrator' by Mike
3 – Thurston Public Works Department receives accreditation by Mike
3 – Belfair still embroiled in sewer scandal by Mike
3 – Flexibility makes significant impact on workplace by Mike
2 – Blog watch: Rally, construction, re-naming and good/bad news by Mike
2 – GMPF names Recognition Awards recipients by Mike
2 – Hotel occupancy rates mixed; room rates higher by Mike
2 – Truck replacement program aims to improve air quality by Mike
2 – Private sector adds jobs by Mike
2 – Hiring, compensation fall by Mike
2 – South Sound jobless rates higher in September by Mike
2 – Retail real estate faces uncertain 2012 by Mike
2 – Planned job cuts fall 63% by Mike
1 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
1 – TAGRO honored for sustainability, innovation
 by Mike
1 – County to sell building to Lakewood church for community center by Mike
1 – City of Destiny Awards nominations sought by Mike
1 – Real Estate Investment Services opens two new offices by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending slips in September by Mike
1 – Ceremony marks completion of $32 million wharf extension by Breanne
1 – People on the move by Breanne
1 – Cascade Land Conservancy changes name to Forterra by Breanne
1 – Employment Security awards funds to aid Tacoma-area students by Mike
1 – Foreclosures down in September amid servicing delays by Mike
1 – New college entrepreneur network on tap in Tacoma by Mike
1 – TRCVB begins voluntourism program by Mike
1 – State launches health insurance rate website by Mike
1 – Local business alliances launch 'Shift Your Shopping' campaign
 by Mike
1 – Nurses, health care workers approve strike by Mike

October

31 – Containerized imports fall by Mike
31 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Mike
31 – Agreement advances salmon conservation in Kent by Mike
31 – Around the Sound by Mike
31 – Online labor demand dips in October by Mike
31 – Free Microsoft courses extended for another year by Mike
31 – Employment index reveals soft market by Mike
31 – Wells Fargo nixes pilot of monthly fee for debit cards by Mike
28 – Federal grant for UW students on cybercrime prevention by Breanne
28 – Around the Sound by Breanne
28 – State takes action against health care providers by Breanne
28 – Dedication today for new UPS building by Editorial
28 – Weyerhaeuser reports Q3 earnings by Breanne
28 – Despite the economy, employees continue to save by Breanne
28 – Many more will celebrate Halloween by Editorial
28 – Heritage reports income, earnings boost by Editorial
28 – New health care facility to South Hill by Editorial
27 – Nalley Valley construction, phase 2 by Editorial
27 – People on the move by Breanne
27 – PSE natural gas customers get a rate break by Breanne
27 – Governor unveils budget cut alternatives by Breanne
27 – Employee loyalty drops around the world by Breanne
27 – Columbia Bank earnings up by Editorial
26 – Capital Medical Center expands services by Mike
26 – State regulators allege PSE violations by Mike
26 – Blog watch: Voting, drawings, warning and crashing by Mike
26 – TrueBlue revenue, income up during Q3 by Mike
26 – TransAlta opens U.S. headquarters in Olympia by Editorial
26 – Council expects state to fare better economically than nation by Mike
26 – Ports sign pact on environment, disaster preparedness by Mike
26 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
26 – Boss of the Year Nominations sought by Mike
26 – Phishing scams spike by Mike
25 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
25 – Tacoma faces at least a $26M general fund budget gap by Mike
25 – DOL says beware of online look-alikes by Mike
25 – Repairs close lanes on westbound Narrows Bridge by Mike
25 – Smartphone website makes Sound Transit trip planning easier by Mike
25 – Office Depot opens in Puyallup by Mike
25 – South Sound jobless numbers mostly lower during September by Mike
25 – State, Pfizer settle drug marketing allegations by Mike
25 – People on the Move by Mike
25 – I-1125, security contracts top port agenda by Mike
24 – Join us on Twitter for #BEchat by Stephanie
24 – Around the Sound by Mike
24 – Businesses run risk by not registering with Secretary of State by Mike
24 – Small business optimism drops to lowest point in 2011 by Mike
24 – Recyclers to gather at 'recyclers heaven' by Mike
24 – Anchor Bancorp posts $1.7 million loss by Mike
24 – Retail moratorium, budget update on council agenda by Mike
21 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – Rebuilding Together cited for community impact by Mike
21 – Thurston property tax payments due Oct. 31 by Mike
20 – Workplace injury rates show continued improvement by Mike
20 – People on the Move by Mike
20 – Poll shows Initiatives 1125, 1183 enjoying huge small biz support by Mike
20 – IID receives Online Trust award by Mike
20 – Consumers increasingly turning to mobile retail websites by Mike
19 – Korsmo Construction receives state civics award by Mike
19 – 'Majority of businesses doing fine ...' banker says by Editorial
19 – Federal  Way  Chamber  receives Community  Award by Mike
19 – Blog watch: Wants, ink, tipping point, fire and storms by Mike
19 – Port of Chehalis receives permit to develop wetlands properties by Mike
19 – TPSC management repurchasing company by Mike
19 – WSDA issues fines for pesticide-use violations by Mike
19 – September employment stats yield split results by Mike
19 – State award honors lifesaving newborn heart screening program by Mike
19 – Retailers not bullish on economy by Mike
19 – SSPP selects philanthropy honorees by Mike
19 – Breakbulk volumes remain strong, containers up slightly by Mike
19 – Real earnings off 0.1 percent by Mike
19 – Consumer Price Index inches higher by Mike
18 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
18 – SBA’s growth capital program sets records by Mike
18 – Q2 GDP revised upward by Mike
18 – Skansie buildings receive historic designation by Mike
18 – Group Health earns 5-star Medicare plan rating by Mike
18 – State receives grant for environmental education by Mike
18 – People on the Move by Mike
18 – Construction materials prices unchanged in September by Mike
18 – Physicians, hospitals join lawsuit against ER visit limit by Mike
18 – PPI up nearly 1 percent by Mike
17 – Port will present draft 2012 budget 
Oct. 24 by Mike
17 – NEXT Move interns available for area businesses by Mike
17 – Two Tacoma hospitals win Consumer Choice Award by Breanne
17 – South Tacoma Lowe's closed by Breanne
17 – Around the Sound by Mike
17 – Ecology approves Lacey’s shoreline program update by Mike
17 – Most workers don’t want their boss’ job by Mike
17 – Ecology, Gig Harbor fire and police responding to oil spill by Mike
17 – Response to diesel-fuel spill at Hylebos Waterway wraps up by Mike
17 – PSE solicits offers for new power supply by Mike
17 – Washington honored for I-5 project by Mike
14 – Long-time chiropractor moves office to Kent by Mike
14 – King County expected to announce aerospace alliance by Mike
14 – Responsibility for advancing medicine spreads by Mike
14 – Around the Sound by Mike
14 – Study identifies Tacoma Tideflats area transportation improvements by Mike
13 – Weyerhaeuser declares 15-cent dividend by Breanne
13 – Tacoma gains state designation for clean water IPZ by Mike
13 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
13 – Ecology, City of Tacoma responding to diesel spill in Thea Foss Waterway by Mike
13 – People on the Move by Mike
13 – Containerized exports reach three-month high in August by Mike
13 – Starting salaries trend higher by Mike
13 – Trade deficit holds steady by Mike
12 – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber holds annual meeting by Breanne
12 – Blog watch: Trade, taxes, roadwork and aspirations by Mike
12 – ABA testifies against increased lending cap for credit unions by Mike
12 – Majority of hospitals planning to add more doctors by Mike
12 – More CEOs out in September by Mike
12 – Halloween shopping trends shock BBB's numbers by Mike
12 – No improvement in job-finding prospects since spring by Mike
12 – Transit agencies, UW keep ‘One Bus Away’ running by Mike
11 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
11 – People on the Move by Mike
11 – WTA roundtable gathers Olympia travel and tour pros by Editorial
11 – State revenue on target by Breanne
11 – State Redistricting Commission hears final public comments by Editorial
11 – Lower U.S. 101 speed limit for Thurston drivers by Mike
11 – Library slashing bookmobile stops by Mike
11 – Employment Trends Index declines in September by Mike
11 – Home values continue to struggle by Mike
11 – DNR management fees lowered by Mike
11 – Arbor Place ready for tenants by Mike
10 – Around the Sound by Mike
10 – UWT, UPS among schools eligible for Ford-Zipcar grants by Mike
10 – EFN’s McGovern a finalist in Harlequin’s national contest by Mike
10 – Community-based Arts Projects funding now available by Mike
10 – Sumner makes lodging tax grant funding available by Mike
10 – Two-year colleges get $1.58 M for aerospace training by Mike
10 – Groups team up to protect homeowners by Mike
10 – Thurston County awarded $300,000 to improve girls' health by Mike
10 – Bilingual business assistance program launched by Mike
7 – Pacific Northwest Eye relocates to 19th and West Union by Mike
7 – UTC submits renewable energy recommendations by Mike
7 – Hiring weak, recruiting tough by Mike
7 – Around the Sound by Mike
7 – Study shows L&I inspections improve safety, save money by Mike
7 – Consumer alert: Don’t get 'smished' by Mike
7 – Lakewood Pavilion getting landscaping facelift by Mike
7 – Holiday hiring to yield fewer job gains than last year by Mike
7 – WTC Tacoma quadruples membership by Mike
7 – OMB doles out Tour of Homes awards by Mike
7 – Construction unemployment edges down to 13.3% by Mike
7 – Taxable retail sales increase during Q2 by Mike
6 – People on the Move by Mike
6 – Providence, Swedish joining forces by Mike
6 – Declining interest rates fuel record growth in pension funding deficit by Mike
6 – Labor Department launches economic, employment stats app by Mike
5 – State SBA awards competition begins by Mike
5 – Alaska Street arterial improvement project under way by Mike
5 – 'There’s a bulb for that' by Mike
5 – Volunteers needed for Citizen Review Panel
 by Mike
5 – Blog watch: Trade, potholes, roundtable, competition and scams by Mike
5 – Home sales strong during September by Mike
5 – Loan incentives lead to record SBA approval volume by Mike
5 – Providence St. Peter Hospital named the Smartest Building in America by Mike
5 – State adjusts wastewater, stormwater permit fees by Mike
5 – Kent mayor submits budget by Mike
5 – Layoffs surge to highest total since April 2009 by Mike
5 – Fred Meyer, Teamsters reach tentative accord by Mike
5 – Construction employment falls; financial services flat by Mike
5 – Consumer delinquencies rise in Q2 by Mike
5 – Hiring, pay, optimism down in September by Mike
4 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
4 – People on the Move by Mike
4 – Thurston Energy reports results of ARRA funding by Mike
4 – Recession still on minds of many small business owners by Mike
3 – Washington Restaurant Association launches radio show, podcast by Mike
3 – Targa Resources Partners acquires Sound Refining by Mike
3 – Liquor Control Board returns $425.7 million in FY 2011 by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
3 – Solar installation under way at Mason County PUD 3 by Mike
3 – South Sound Ford dealers post strong September sales by Mike
3 – USGA, Chambers Bay unveil 2015 U.S. Open logo by Mike
3 – Commercial property investors want to buy, but wary by Mike
3 – Rhapsody to acquire Napster by Mike
3 – Nonresidential construction spending up 1.6% in August by Mike
3 – State permanently bans drugs such as Spice, K2 and 'bath salts' by Mike
3 – MultiCare successfully demonstrates electronic health record by Mike
3 – Small business employment grows by Mike

September

30 – WPC: Rising minimum wage hurts unemployed by Mike
30 – Around the Sound by Mike
30 – 4 plead guilty to rolling back odometers by Mike
30 – Physicians file suit over Medicaid changes by Mike
29 – People on the Move by Mike
29 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
29 – Nominations open for Tourism Celebrity Awards by Mike
29 – Thurston Economic Vitality Index shows substantial worry among consumers by Mike
29 – Tacoma contractor receives top honor at MED Week conference by Mike
29 – L&I offering grants for safety, health projects by Mike
29 – Job fairs tough places to find work by Mike
29 – Investment managers don't see double-dip by Mike
29 – Government purchasing forum on tap by Mike
29 – Demolition of unfinished Kent parking garage to begin Monday by Mike
29 – Average weekly wages increase by Mike
28 – State adopts changes to protect financial assistance for clean water projects by Mike
28 – Chronic disease prevention gets boost with $3.2M federal grant by Mike
28 – States ask U.S. Supreme Court to take up health care lawsuit by Mike
28 – Blog watch: Nominations, rules, awards, forests and requests by Mike
28 – Federal grant to help Family Justice Center fight domestic violence by Mike
28 – Pierce County TV earns national honors by Mike
28 – Online labor demand down 43,500 in September by Mike
28 – Weyerhaeuser joins jet biofuel research project by Mike
28 – Tons of stuff to be auctioned Oct. 6 at Satsop Park by Mike
28 – South Sound metro jobless rates mixed by Mike
28 – Postal employees push to save jobs, service by Mike
27 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
27 – Trucking company fined for chemical reporting violations by Mike
27 – HCC among leaders in student completion by Mike
27 – WSDOT preparing for SR 161 widening work by Mike
27 – Tell state what you think about transportation, how to pay for it by Mike
27 – People on the Move by Mike
27 – State gets $1.5M from SBA for 
trade, export promotion by Mike
27 – EPI: Regulation, tax uncertainty not responsible for lack of jobs by Mike
27 – ACU honored for 'performance' by Mike
27 – MGH&FC lab passes lab inspection by Mike
27 – Meth-making product sales to be tracked, limited by Mike
27 – PetroCard president retiring at end of year by Mike
27 – Hotel occupancy up in Lewis/Thurston, down in Tacoma/Pierce by Mike
26 – Around the Sound by Mike
26 – Mullen Road closure expected to cause long delays by Mike
26 – Rush Commercial breaks ground on apartment project by Mike
26 – Bonney Lake Medical Building opens its doors by Mike
26 – Attendance down, but still tops 1M at Puyallup Fair by Mike
26 – Facebook, NFIB, U.S. Chamber join forces to boost small businesses by Mike
23 – Chamber honors Spotlight! On Business Award recipients by Mike
23 – Around the Sound by Mike
23 – O Bee earns 'Top of the Hill' honors by Mike
23 – State tax revenue reaches $16B during FY 2011 by Mike
23 – State to limit Medicaid non-emergency use 
of ERs by Mike
23 – HCA offers list of optional budget cuts by Mike
23 – Port of Olympia warehouse selected for solar tour by Mike
23 – Sound Transit kicks off 2012 budget process by Mike
23 – More bridge-building through Nalley Valley on tap by Mike
22 – BE celebrates 2011 Women of Influence by Mike
22 – Bates president to retire this year by Mike
22 – Vacancies for Lacey advisory board, commission by Mike
22 – Tacoma-Pierce County work force development council awarded $5.13M by Mike
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – Kent OKs sale of City Center property to Goodman Real Estate by Mike
22 – ABA makes crime data available online by Mike
22 – Personal income growth slows by Mike
21 – 3 indicted for hacking, fraud, I.D. theft by Mike
21 – State gets $31M for Cascades rail service by Mike
21 – Arts advocates honored by Mike
21 – Blog watch: Get moving, billions, park construction, cap rates and fun facts by Mike
21 – Clover Park H.S. gets STEM funding by Mike
21 – Animal shakedown or development breakdown? by Mike
21 – Most don't see home buy as best investment by Mike
21 – Elyse’s Catering selected to manage Schmidt House by Mike
21 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
20 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
20 – L&I proposes 2.5% workers’ comp rate increase by Mike
20 – People on the Move by Mike
20 – Jobless rates up during August in most of South Sound by Mike
20 – KeyBank pledges to loan $5B to small businesses by Mike
20 – 60th Governor’s Safety and Health Conference coming to Tacoma by Mike
20 – Holiday forecast: U.S. airfare, hotel prices down slightly by Mike
20 – Port of Tacoma container volume up slightly in August by Mike
19 – Proposed water supply plan for Lacey, Olympia, Yelm out for comment by Mike
19 – Underground economy fight takes national stage by Mike
19 – Bridge work will cause East ‘D’ Street to close by Mike
19 – Around the Sound by Mike
19 – Advisers wading – slowly – into social media by Mike
19 – Pacific Mountain work force development area receives $3.39M by Mike
19 – GDP up 1% in Q2 by Mike
16 – Grant dollars boost Sound Transit Q2 revenue by Mike
16 – Around the Sound by Mike
16 – SafePlace receives $450,000 DoJ grant by Mike
16 – Small Business owners offer solutions for economic recovery by Mike
16 – Four in 10 state economies heading in wrong direction by Mike
16 – Economy pushing military families toward greater fiscal conservatism by Mike
16 – South Sound postal facilities among those being considered for consolidation, closure by Mike
15 – Partnership provides fresh opportunities for veterans by Mike
15 – Umpqua boosts quarterly dividend by 40% by Mike
15 – State's economic outlook weakens significantly by Mike
15 – Black Diamond urged to approve YarrowBay development agreements by Mike
15 – Revaluation reveals another drop in Thurston property values for 2012 taxes by Mike
15 – People on the Move by Mike
15 – Majority of workers not prepared for retirement by Mike
15 – Tacoma Link Commerce Street Station opens by Mike
15 – Providence Centralia Hospital earns ‘top performer’ recognition by Mike
15 – Real earnings down by Mike
15 – Consumer Price Index rises during August by Mike
14 – Mental health workers, BHR reach tentative agreement by Mike
14 – Blog watch: Candidate forum, construction, legal action and redistricting by Mike
14 – Crowley retiring from MBA; Speir named new EO by Mike
14 – Construction materials prices fall 0.6% in August by Mike
14 – Congestion relief on I-5 earns WSDOT national recognition by Mike
14 – Microsoft IT academy program goes statewide by Mike
14 – Twelfth month of job growth yields little change in unemployment rate by Mike
14 – Justice Department makes grants to improve tribal safety by Mike
14 – Marvell Technology selects South Hill for data center by Mike
14 – Despite frightful economy, consumers eager to celebrate Halloween by Mike
14 – PPI holds steady during August by Mike
13 – Twitter chat by Stephanie
13 – Thurston County explores potential for solar power partnerships by Mike
13 – Revenue returns unclaimed property to a record number of claimants by Mike
13 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
13 – People on the Move by Mike
13 – HCA issues RFP for managed care contract by Mike
13 – Weyerhaeuser recognized as global sustainability leader by Mike
13 – AG pledges more bank settlement money to assist struggling homeowners by Mike
13 – Ecology, Tacoma shipbuilder settle penalty by Mike
13 – Mental health workers making strike preparations by Mike
13 – TOTE names Tacoma Terminal in memory of Robert P. Magee by Mike
13 – Mason General among most wired – again by Mike
13 – Economic growth widespread in 2010 by Mike
13 – Corporate pension funded status drops for 2nd consecutive month by Mike
12 – Economic outlook continues to worsen by Mike
12 – Special exercise will test spill readiness in Commencement Bay by Mike
12 – Saturn Barter relocates to Tacoma by Mike
12 – Lewis County launches prescription discount card by Mike
12 – L&I seeking advice about restoring workers’ comp reserves by Mike
12 – BoA layoffs largest of 2011 by Mike
12 – Around the Sound by Mike
12 – Construction on South 9th Street delayed by Mike
12 – Consumers ink complaints after doing business with Autographs America by Mike
12 – Lacey's online newsletter receives national honor by Mike
12 – Justice Department issues grants to enhance local law enforcement by Mike
9 – Around the Sound by Mike
9 – Construction financing in place for Parkview Apartments project by Mike
9 – 55-plus age group nows prefer online banking over branches by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – Wildcat walkouts close Port of Tacoma piers by Mike
8 – Tacoma seeking volunteer for Planning Commission by Mike
8 – Weyerhaeuser closes Oregon timberlands to public due to fire danger by Mike
8 – Nonprofits receive SBA funding to assist micro-entrepreneurs by Mike
8 – Restaurants see rising sales – but also rising costs by Mike
8 – Partnership aims to help nonprofits reduce costs by Mike
8 – Milgard's Essence Series wood windows honored by Mike
8 – Trade deficit falls by Mike
7 – Mental health care workers call one-day strike of Behavioral Health Resources by Mike
7 – Utility rescuers to receive Governor’s Lifesaving Award by Mike
7 – Blog watch: Award, thoughts, street construction and 'red flags' by Mike
7 – Washington leads the nation in hospital worker flu immunizations by Mike
7 – Most employers conducting drug tests on job candidates by Mike
7 – CEO changes stay over 100 in August by Mike
7 – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber launches electronic Certificate of Origin service by Mike
7 – SR 410 widening project complete in Bonney Lake by Mike
7 – Evergreen Fire & Security lands Army contract by Mike
6 – People on the Move by Mike
6 – Home sales strong in South Sound during August compared to 2010 by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – Steel beam from WTC–NYC to be displayed at Globe Awards by Mike
6 – Employment Trends Index continues to decline by Mike
6 – UWT offering help with navigating public policy by Mike
2 – $5 million to assist local law enforcement by Mike
2 – Around the Sound by Mike
2 – BE Daily returns Tuesday by Mike
2 – Construction industry unemployment at 13.5% in August by Mike
2 – Port seeking input on TiSil Manufacturing Unit project by Mike
2 – Construction on South 9th Street on the horizon by Mike
2 – Flow International posts revenue, income increases by Mike
2 – Big Whisky coming to downtown Olympia by Mike
2 – Hiring, pay levels dip in August by Mike
1 – People on the Move by Mike
1 – Tacoma wins VISION 2040 Award for Mobility Master Plan by Mike
1 – State Supreme Court upholds AG’s authority to pursue health care challenge by Mike
1 – Private nonresidential construction spending falls 0.4% in July by Mike
1 – WSDOT gearing up to catch the next TIGER by Mike
1 – Hiring expectations tick up slightly by Mike
1 – Ford dealers report strong August sales by Mike

August

31 – Anchor Bancorp posts loss for Q4, year by Mike
31 – State updating commercial driver skills test by Mike
31 – Ceremony planned to commemorate Cushman Hydro Project agreement by Mike
31 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
31 – Emergency Food Network receives $75,000 grant by Mike
31 – Blog watch: myths, facts, roofs, ratings, lessons and GRuB by Mike
31 – South Puget Sound Community College goes tobacco-free by Mike
31 – Kent changing online address by Mike
31 – MultiCare honored for innovative patient experience by Mike
31 – 'Shop small' resonating with consumers by Mike
31 – Milgard shuts down Tacoma Tempering facility by Mike
31 – Deadline for small businesses to start 401(k) approaching by Mike
31 – Jobless rates inch up in Olympia, Tacoma by Mike
31 – Reorganization of FTZ 
should benefit businesses, communities 
 by Mike
31 – University Place retains A+ rating by Mike
31 – Private sector adds jobs by Mike
31 – Job cuts drop 23 percent in August by Mike
31 – Online labor demand down in August by Mike
30 – Lakewood retailer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns by Mike
30 – Wesley Homes expands annual open house by Mike
30 – O Bee Credit Union adding branch in West Olympia by Mike
30 – People on the Move by Mike
30 – WGU Washington getting part of $4.5M grant by Mike
30 – Fire damages Olympia restaurant by Mike
30 – New alliance aims to help businesses become green by Mike
29 – Should employers worry about fantasy football? by Mike
29 – Dealerships continue to battle for buyers by Mike
29 – BE Twitter chat by Mike
29 – Around the Sound by Mike
29 – Franciscan physician appointed to state health care panel by Mike
29 – Washington employment up 0.7% in August by Mike
26 – Military families slim back-to-school plans by Editorial
26 – Waterfront happenings in Tacoma by Editorial
26 – Finance execs face recruiting, retention challenges by Mike
26 – Downtown Centralia hosts Saturday car show by Editorial
26 – State sets another meeting on Lakewood rail by Editorial
26 – Boeing 787 cleared for service by Editorial
26 – Fall term starts today at St. Martin's by Editorial
26 – 'Nice guys' earn less, study found by Editorial
26 – Lakewood man in national union leadership by Editorial
26 – State's construction fatalities drop more than U.S. trends by Mike
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – Women making marks in construction industry by Mike
25 – Thurston County seeking volunteers for boards, committees by Mike
25 – Swipe-fee changes challenging bank budgets by Mike
25 – People on the Move by Mike
25 – LTC welcomes Class of 2012 by Mike
25 – Washington job vacancies reach three-year high by Mike
25 – Paul Davis Restoration under new ownership by Mike
25 – Credit quality of large loan commitments continues to improve by Mike
25 – Economic forecast dims a bit by Mike
24 – Lemay, Kansas college join forces to promote auto preservation by Mike
24 – UWT launching contract management program by Mike
24 – Blog watch: Headliner, recap, no double-dip and earthquake insurance by Mike
24 – MultiCare East Pierce receives accreditation, planning residency program by Mike
24 – Whistling a bit more while they work by Mike
24 – HCC Foundation gets $10K donation for whale bones display by Mike
24 – Heritage Financial authorizes stock repurchase by Mike
23 – New bicycle parking cage opening next week by Mike
23 – People on the Move by Mike
23 – BE Twitter chat by Mike
23 – Sportsman's Warehouse opens in Puyallup by Mike
23 – Feds honor Sound Transit for utilizing small and disadvantaged businesses by Mike
23 – TV repair company puts the 'boo' in boob tube by Mike
23 – Port of Tacoma volumes up by Mike
23 – South Sound unemployment rates inch lower in July by Mike
23 – FDIC-insured institutions earned $28.8B Q2 by Mike
22 – Lower prices help boost housing market by Mike
22 – Around the Sound by Mike
22 – Majority of consumers, investors say economy getting worse by Mike
22 – Highline Community College receives major geoscience grants by Mike
22 – Smelter Plume update leads a full study session agenda by Mike
19 – Around the Sound by Mike
19 – EFN's McGovern recognized as a Community Hero by Mike
19 – FHC seeks 'secret shoppers' to test housing practices by Mike
19 – BoA cuts push financial sector job reductions past 2010 levels by Mike
18 – People on the Move by Mike
18 – Real GDP up 1.3% in Q2 by Mike
18 – Property tax revenue up 4% percent in 2011 by Mike
18 – State makes changes to vehicle emissions testing program by Mike
18 – Real earnings off slightly by Mike
18 – Consumer Price Index inches up by Mike
17 – Tacoma seeking input in search for new city manager by Mike
17 – Blog watch: Duos, incentives, uncertainty and economics by Mike
17 – The Evergreen State College named one of America’s 'coolest' schools by Mike
17 – Construction materials prices 8.9% higher than last year by Mike
17 – Fragile economy deterring entrepreneurism by Mike
17 – Job increase fails to budge July unemployment rate by Mike
17 – Deadline approaching for state civics award nominations by Mike
17 – Job losses cause workers' compensation coverage, costs to fall by Mike
17 – Producer Price Index up slightly in July by Mike
17 – Recovery Act weatherization work in Washington sets annual record by Mike
16 – Tacoma launching prescription discount card program by Mike
16 – People on the Move by Mike
16 – Olympia optometrist settles overbilling claims by Mike
16 – OMB Tour of Homes offers mix of new construction, remodels by Mike
16 – Workers' compensation benefits increase by Mike
16 – Construction backlog up 10% in Q2 by Mike
15 – Hylebos Bridge rehabilitation project reaches milestone by Mike
15 – Around the Sound by Mike
15 – Gateway-North Thurston Rotary launches by Mike
15 – I-5 paving near JBLM means overnight delays for drivers by Mike
15 – Regence BlueShield fined $100,000 for denying contraceptive coverage by Mike
15 – Teen employment improved by 13 percent this summer by Mike
15 – Museum of Glass raises over $570,000 during Red Hot Party & Auction by Mike
15 – Nearly two-thirds of Americans think economy is on wrong track by Mike
12 – IPZ, economic development strategies focus of study session by Mike
12 – 11th Circuit rules federal health insurance requirement unconstitutional by Mike
12 – I-5 paving project in Thurston County begins next week by Mike
12 – Around the Sound by Mike
12 – Evergreen State among Princeton Reviews' best colleges by Mike
12 – One millionth Kia comes through Port of Tacoma by Mike
11 – Small revenue variance masks a weakening outlook by Mike
11 – I-705 scheduled to temporarily close next week by Mike
11 – People on the Move by Mike
11 – Weyerheuser declares 15-cent dividend by Mike
11 – Warrior Transition Battalion opens new barracks by Mike
11 – Pierce County makes it easier to apply for and track permits by Mike
11 – Trade deficit increases in June by Mike
10 – CPTC Foundation receives gift from KeyBank by Breanne
10 – TPT to export 100-millionth board-foot of timber by Breanne
10 – Thurston Housing Authority wins national award by Breanne
10 – St. Joseph Medical Center to expand by Breanne
10 – Forest Concepts granted 2 U.S. patents by Breanne
10 – MultiCare, Madigan among nation’s ‘Most Wired’ health care providers by Mike
10 – Blog watch: Leadership, pessimists, losers, derelicts and life expectancy by Mike
10 – Two-and-a-half years of a job-seeker’s ratio above 4-to-1 by Mike
10 – Washington housing market continues slide in second quarter by Mike
10 – CEO changes top 100 for fourth straight month by Mike
10 – Port of Olympia continues to set records in operating revenue by Mike
10 – Hummingbird Scientific acquires DJM Focus Consulting by Mike
10 – Community Health Care workers' strike continues by Mike
10 – ClubCorp buys Canterwood Golf & Country Club by Mike
10 – Corporate pensions experience largest funded status decline of the year by Mike
10 – Index predicts substantial price increases for Tacoma homes by Mike
9 – Public input sought on changes to Kent’s comprehensive plan, city code by Mike
9 – People on the Move by Mike
9 – No agreement reached; Community Health Care workers strike by Mike
9 – Vangard earns Esprit Award by Mike
9 – Still a bumpy road toward housing market stabilization by Mike
8 – S&P downgrades Tacoma's credit rating by Mike
8 – BE Twitter chat by Mike
8 – Wells Fargo Plaza earns LEED-EB silver certification by Mike
8 – Around the Sound by Mike
8 – MultiCare surgeons perform 2,000th robotic-assisted surgery by Mike
8 – Governor expands commission to accelerate innovation economy by Mike
8 – University Place businesses optimistic about future growth by Mike
8 – Community Health Care workers making strike preparations by Mike
8 – Columbia Banking System expands through acquisition of Bank of Whitman by Mike
8 – Employment Trends Index declines by Mike
5 – Four indicted for conspiracy related to Pierce Commercial Bank by Mike
5 – Around the Sound by Mike
5 – Sound Physicians, Bay Area Inpatient Group combine forces by Mike
5 – AG sues ReconTrust for illegal foreclosures by Mike
5 – South Sound Bank reports slight drop in income for first half of 2011 by Mike
5 – Drop in labor force, not more jobs, lowers unemployment rate by Mike
5 – Construction unemployment fell to 13.6 percent in July by Mike
5 – McGrue takes over Mason Habitat for Humanity by Mike
5 – U.S. office market recovery modest, uneven by Mike
4 – July good month for home sales in South Sound by Mike
4 – People on the Move by Mike
4 – Small businesses have new sources for SBA-financed loans by Mike
4 – Point Ruston esplanade project under way by Mike
4 – Paul G. Allen Family Foundation awards $2.5 million in grants by Mike
4 – CB Financial Services receives PrimeVest top program honors by Mike
4 – Debt ceiling deal threat to job creation, economic growth by Mike
4 – BECU introduces 12-year no fee mortgage by Mike
4 – State provides $111 million for clean water projects by Mike
4 – Recruiting getting tougher; compensation costs increasing by Mike
4 – Tacoma General honored for cardiac care by Mike
3 – Blog watch: Convergence, farmers, diversity, manufacturers and coverage by Mike
3 – Orbiter sued in patent rights dispute by Mike
3 – Salish Cliffs Golf Club readies for opening
 by Mike
3 – Job cuts surge to 16-month high by Mike
3 – Agent pleads guilty to theft for selling bogus insurance by Mike
3 – BE recognizes 40 Under Forty by Mike
3 – New emergency response system to speed care for heart attacks, strokes by Mike
3 – South Sound metro unemployment rates rise by Mike
3 – Communities awarded $200,000 in local record preservation grants by Mike
3 – Private-sector employment up by Mike
3 – JBLM children part of Moyer Foundation's first Camp Erin military efforts by Mike
3 – UPS among Teach For America's top colleges by Mike
3 – Late filing penalties waived following computer slowdown by Mike
2 – Lee Technologies selected to operate South Hill Data Center by Mike
2 – Honda Accord most stolen vehicle in Washington by Mike
2 – People on the Move by Mike
1 – Weyerhaeuser completes sale of hardwoods business by Mike
1 – Around the Sound by Mike
1 – The Evergreen State College selected as a 'Best Buy' by Mike
1 – CPTC Foundation receives grant support for automotive program by Mike
1 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
1 – Korum Mitsubishi dealership, staff honored by Mike
1 – Cardiology groups join Franciscan Health System by Mike
1 – South Sound hotel occupancy rates up during June by Mike
1 – Online labor demand down in July by Mike
1 – Private nonresidential construction spending up 1.8% in June by Mike
1 – PSE Foundation awards $398,000 to local charities by Mike
1 – East Bay Public Plaza breaks ground Aug. 3 by Mike
1 – Small business employment up in July by Mike

July

29 – Westwood Shipping Lines moving to Puyallup by Breanne
29 – Copper, cable connectors stolen from PUD No. 3 by Breanne
29 – Employees improve day-to-day money management skills by Breanne
29 – Nonresidential fixed investment rises by Mike
29 – Around the Sound by Mike
29 – Weyerhaeuser earnings fall in Q2 by Mike
29 – Employment Cost Index rises by Mike
29 – AmericanWest Bank completes two acquisitions by Mike
28 – Rail deal expected to generate jobs, lead to improved service by Mike
28 – People on the Move by Mike
28 – Small business owner optimism holds steady by Mike
28 – Job relocation surges to nearly two-year high by Mike
28 – Report: Thousands out of benefits, still out of work by Mike
28 – Targeted tax rebate more effective than payroll tax cut by Mike
28 – U.W. tree canopy study shows Tacoma closer to 30 percent goal by Mike
28 – WSDOT projects receive national recognition by Mike
28 – Heritage Financial posts large gain in Q2 net income by Mike
28 – Columbia Banking System's income rises substantially during Q2 by Mike
28 – Lakewood business, civic leader passes by Jeff
27 – Finalists named for Lacey city manager by Mike
27 – TCC offering bachelor's degree program by Mike
27 – TrueBlue posts revenue, income increases by Mike
27 – Blog watch: Trade, politics, housing, initiatives and insurance by Mike
27 – Consumer confidence at two-year low by Mike
27 – Thurston commissioners to hold hearing on mineral lands ordinance by Mike
27 – Laid-off Birds Eye workers will get free retraining by Mike
27 – Olympia Fire Station 4 receives LEED gold certification by Mike
27 – Middle-class workers looking for new jobs by Mike
27 – HCA opens application process 
for electronic record program by Mike
27 – TRCVB filming destination video for Pierce County by Mike
26 – Judge rules mining OK at Maytown site by Breanne
26 – Shuffle among BBB's most complaints by Breanne
26 – USPS will study local offices for value by Jeff
26 – People on the Move by Mike
26 – Most South Sound counties posting double-digit jobless rates by Mike
26 – Franciscan Foundation awards $64,400 in scholarships to health system staff by Mike
26 – Click! Cable TV receives national customer service award by Mike
26 – Double-dip recession appears to be a reality for middle-class by Mike
26 – PEB Board OKs health plans for state employees, retirees by Mike
26 – Mason County PUD 3 project partner among top smart grid startups by Mike
26 – Port of Tacoma earns national award for 2011 budget document by Mike
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – Majority oppose hiring preferences by Mike
25 – Knapp leaving Tumwater chamber by Mike
25 – Saint Martin’s hosting Karelian student delegation by Mike
25 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
25 – China truly the land of opportunity for Thurston County businesses by Mike
25 – Puyallup Fair looking for 3,000 workers by Mike
22 – Billboard amendments, Point Ruston lead study session agenda by Mike
22 – CCM selects Frederickson as site for polyiso plant by Mike
22 – Port of Tacoma volume up for year, down during June by Mike
22 – Rotarians work to fight hunger by Mike
22 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – JBLM hosts screening for Air Mobility Command members by Editorial
21 – SBDC launches online export assistance portal by Mike
21 – Pacific Avenue Streetscape initial plans complete by Mike
21 – Rebuilding Together, veterans, home builders join forces to build ramps by Mike
21 – People on the Move by Mike
21 – Public input sought for proposal to increase water quality permit fees by Mike
21 – Medicaid fraud charges land one man behind bars, another in court by Mike
21 – Free purchasing performance assessment tool available for hospitals by Mike
20 – Travelers choosing Amtrak Cascades in record numbers by Mike
20 – Blog watch: Feedback, walk, vacancies, interests and needs by Mike
20 – Tacoma awarded $300,000 to train workers for 'greener' future by Mike
20 – Shipping scam leaves businesses with bill by Mike
20 – Mason County Forest Products settles sex discrimination lawsuit by Mike
20 – Washington adds jobs for 10th straight month by Mike
20 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
20 – Technology sector job cuts plunge by Mike
19 – Fire safety loan program available by Mike
19 – Electronics recycling tops 100 million pounds by Mike
19 – People on the Move by Mike
19 – ERI earns R2 certification by Mike
19 – Washington Export Initiative launches export success stories by Mike
19 – Pierce County budget receives national award by Mike
19 – Evergreen State receives $3 million grant to support student retention, scholarships by Mike
19 – Q1 GDP revised upward by Mike
19 – Sound Physicians, Kenwood Hospitalists combine forces by Mike
19 – Hospital Association files lawsuit over health care cuts by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
18 – Sound Business Brokers receives BBB accreditation by Mike
18 – Health insurance rate requests now public by Mike
18 – Teen summer job market rebounds by Mike
18 – New copyright deal could nail firms providing free Internet access by Mike
18 – Thurston County Fair needs vendors, volunteers by Mike
18 – Seniors sought for 'Better Choices, Better Health' program by Mike
15 – Around the Sound by Breanne
15 – Budget cuts may benefit litter bugs by Breanne
15 – Pierson steps to the podium by Breanne
15 – Businesses honored for being Transportation Innovators by Breanne
15 – Vern Fonk adds Lacey location by Jeff
15 – Health Care Authority delays contract release by Breanne
15 – Haub writes off A&P stake to zero by Jeff
15 – Real average hourly earnings rise slightly by Breanne
15 – Consumer Price Index drops 0.2 percent by Breanne
14 – Survey seeks responses from local businesses by Breanne
14 – TAPCO taps Roy as next CEO by Breanne
14 – People on the Move by Mike
14 – Nominations being taken for state’s highest civics award by Mike
14 – Construction materials prices slip 0.1% in June by Mike
14 – Sellers appear to still be overpricing homes by Mike
14 – Mason County playing host to multi-state United Way conference by Mike
14 – Emergency funds available for struggling homeowners by Mike
14 – Producer Price Index falls by Mike
13 – Blog watch: Trade, solar, construction, festivals, surge and credit by Mike
13 – Electric highways on the horizon by Mike
13 – Historic preservation grant money available by Mike
13 – CEO turnover surges in June by Mike
13 – Doctors appear to be better choice to run hospitals by Mike
13 – CHC preparing to start work on health center by Mike
13 – Squaxin Island Tribe, Evergreen State receive $100,000 Our Town grant by Mike
13 – Port, OPA reach agreement on stormwater by Mike
12 – People on the Move by Mike
12 – Shea Carr Jewell expands Wenatchee presence by Mike
12 – City, museum awarded Our Town Grant by Mike
12 – MultiCare laying off more than 300 employees by Mike
12 – All League Sports opens doors by Editorial
12 – Job seekers ratio continues 29-month rut
 by Mike
12 – Survey shows decreased public support for a sick leave mandate by Mike
12 – MGH Foundation honoring Dunbar, Nielsen and Schodde by Mike
12 – Trade deficit widens by Mike
11 – Economic recovery remains slow – as expected by Mike
11 – Enterprise risk management practices should include human capital risks by Mike
11 – Around the Sound by Mike
11 – Teen unemployment continues to rise by Mike
11 – Car fleet renewal program fell short on emissions, safety benefits by Mike
11 – Employment Trends Index improves slightly by Mike
11 – Thurston commissioners to consider extension of subdivision moratorium by Mike
11 – Billboard moratorium hearing, ordinance first reading on tap
 by Mike
8 – Around the Sound by Mike
8 – Construction of SMU's new engineering building ready to kick off by Mike
8 – Taxable retail sales mostly up during Q1 by Mike
8 – Thurston County District Court offering e-mitigation hearings by Mike
8 – Construction unemployment drops to 15.6 percent in June by Mike
8 – Corporate pension funded status improves despite investment loss by Mike
7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – Back-to-school retail sales expected to be up 3% by Mike
7 – Non-farm, private employment rises by Mike
7 – Tacoma Sir Speedy honored for sales achievements by Mike
6 – South Sound home sales mostly lower during June by Mike
6 – Blog watch: Art, toll, save and ban by Mike
6 – Officers serve warrants at Kent medical marijuana businesses by Mike
6 – Sprague Pest Solutions expands into Colorado by Mike
6 – Gas prices taking toll on grocery shopping behavior by Mike
6 – Study shows tourism promotion campaigns increase visitation by Mike
6 – Index shows improved job growth during June by Mike
6 – Kent approves medical marijuana moratorium by Mike
6 – Federal money sought for court improvements by Mike
6 – Job cuts see second consecutive increase by Mike
6 – Local nonprofit performs 20,000th spay/neuter surgery by Mike
6 – Unemployed job seekers not optimistic about returning to work by Mike
6 – Local farmers make inroads into convenience stores by Mike
6 – Post-Great Recession recovery marked by public-sector losses by Mike
6 – Slow-moving recovery marks two-year anniversary by Mike
5 – Port earns ‘green partner' honors by Mike
5 – Medicaid first to join state Health Information Exchange project by Mike
5 – Foreclosure prevention project gets $1 million grant from AG's Office by Mike
5 – No getting past the bad boss blues by Mike
5 – People on the Move by Mike
5 – Ecology launches tool to make beach-going easier by Mike
5 – MAB acquires Levich Direct by Mike
5 – Planning Commission to discuss ShoreLine Master Program by Mike
5 – Lacey Community Market opens Saturday by Mike
1 – Hotel occupancy rates decline during May by Mike
1 – BE Daily returns Tuesday by Mike
1 – Around the Sound by Mike
1 – New state rules on pain management take effect today by Mike
1 – Thurston Energy, Lacey offering energy incentives by Mike
1 – Licensing service shifts to Department of Revenue by Mike
1 – St. Joseph offers first non-drug treatment for severe asthma by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending inches up in May by Mike

June

30 – People on the Move by Mike
30 – Small business lending on the rise by Mike
30 – WSDOT fleet among best in North America by Mike
30 – Washington facing skilled labor shortage by Mike
30 – State honors behind-the-scenes workers who protect water by Mike
30 – Columbia Bank secures naming rights for LeMay patio by Mike
30 – Employment, wages up during Q4 2010 by Mike
29 – Report recommends centralizing administration of state, local B&O taxes by Mike
29 – Health care agencies' merger on tap by Mike
29 – Blog watch: Trade, forecasts, sales, whisky and green energy by Mike
29 – State awards $67.5M for recreation, conservation and farming projects by Mike
29 – Port set to discuss airport master plan with public by Mike
29 – Online labor demand down in June by Mike
29 – SBA Patriot Express loans top $633 million by Mike
29 – Goodwill adding fourth store in Thurston County
 by Mike
29 – South Sound metro jobless rates mixed by Mike
28 – Property values continue overall decline by Mike
28 – Travelers willing to pay for better airport security experience by Mike
28 – Dock Street stairs will close on July 5 by Mike
28 – Secretary of State Reed retiring by Mike
28 – State clinicians make draft decision on 
ABA therapy for autism by Mike
28 – Metro Parks Tacoma, Subway partner to fight childhood obesity by Mike
28 – People on the Move by Mike
28 – Companies concerned about retention; perks returning by Mike
27 – Thurston economic mood mostly up by Editorial
27 – MGH&FC receives grant to improve access to breast health care by Mike
27 – Auditor announces 3-day filing period for vacant positions by Mike
27 – State releases county assessor statistics by Mike
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Small business owners hopeful about revenue, hiring growth by Mike
27 – Providence St. Peter Hospital recognized for improving community health by Mike
27 – Employee benefits still being pinched by economy by Mike
27 – ACU honored for marketing efforts by Mike
24 – Around the Sound by Breanne
24 – Tunnel rescue facility to be built at Satsop Business Park by Breanne
24 – Survey cites American confidence in small businesses by Editorial
24 – Tacoma South Rotary announces new officers by Editorial
24 – CalPortland one step closer to expansion by Mike
24 – Safeway expansion on track for Gig Harbor by Editorial
24 – Gig Harbor Goodwill reopens by Editorial
24 – Federal small business contracts set record in 2010 by Mike
24 – Motorists urged to avoid southbound I-5 in Lakewood this weekend by Mike
23 – Watermark members approve merger with Sound Credit Union by Mike
23 – Pierce County projects earn state wildlife, recreation grants by Mike
23 – Washington to receive $1M from GlaxoSmithKline, SB Pharmco settlement by Mike
23 – Strong exports continue to boost Port of Tacoma's container volumes by Mike
23 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
23 – Sound Transit posts revenue increase by Mike
23 – People on the Move by Mike
23 – McKenna ascends to presidency of National Association of Attorneys General by Mike
23 – Rate of CEO dismissals on the rise by Mike
23 – Lewis County Planning Commission has vacancy by Mike
23 – Bicycle commuter activity breaks records by Mike
23 – NFIB offers tips for ICE Investigations by Mike
23 – Washington’s average wage increased in 2010 by Mike
22 – Lacey building projects right on target by Editorial
22 – Business Examiner honors Health Care Champions by Editorial
22 – Military troops coming home, says Obama by Editorial
22 – SBDC welcomes new director by Editorial
22 – Blog watch: Stands, bureaucracy, archives and arborists by Mike
22 – Not for the faint of heart by Mike
22 – Personal income rises nationwide, up 2.1 percent in Washington by Mike
21 – Vendor addressing errors in Tacoma Narrows Bridge tolling system by Mike
21 – Olympia launches online job application system by Mike
21 – People on the Move by Mike
21 – Thurston jobless rate lowest among South Sound counties by Mike
21 – Budget cuts force 2-1-1 to reduce hours by Mike
21 – Financial job cuts up 21 percent by Mike
20 – Billboard moratorium gets public hearing by Mike
20 – KBTC reels in another Emmy Award by Mike
20 – Lakewood Ford tapped for national commercial by Mike
20 – SBA takes time to 'listen' by Mike
20 – New Gig Harbor Goodwill store opens this week
 by Mike
20 – Around the Sound by Mike
20 – IPTA poised for launch by Mike
20 – Soundpath Health among 'Best Companies to Work For' by Mike
20 – Employers facing increasingly unhappy work force by Mike
20 – CMHF selects Phoenix Award recipients by Mike
17 – Continental Van Lines named Mayflower Agent of the Month by Mike
17 – BECU relocating Bonney Lake NFC by Mike
17 – State nets $500,000 in drug company settlements by Mike
17 – Around the Sound by Mike
17 – Interactive scavenger hunt promotes tourism, local businesses by Mike
16 – Formal succession planning decreases in U.S. organizations by Mike
16 – TRCVB has record month by Mike
16 – Vangard in running for top event industry honor by Mike
16 – People on the Move by Mike
16 – Tacoma Public Schools superintendent retiring in 2012 by Breanne
16 – Ecology adopts fee changes for air permit work by Mike
16 – Ownership of individual life insurance hits 50-year low by Breanne
16 – Near-term softness expected for Washington revenue by Breanne
15 – PSAP selects Port of Centralia for headquarters by Mike
15 – KPLU 'School of Jazz' wins Service to Community Award by Mike
15 – Blog watch: Growing, spending, repairing and too cute by Mike
15 – Real average hourly earnings rise since April by Editorial
15 – Consumer Price Index displays upward trend by Editorial
15 – Women lacking in financial knowledge and confidence by Editorial
15 – Nonprofits spread thin by Editorial
15 – Job growth paused during May by Editorial
15 – Financial advisers, clients not on same page by Mike
14 – Gateway Town Center back on track by Mike
14 – People on the Move by Mike
14 – Northwest ports post progress toward clean air goals by Mike
14 – Construction materials prices continue to climb by Mike
14 – Man-cession appears to be easing by Mike
14 – Women business owners optimistic about economy by Mike
14 – Repairs, grants, transportation study fill port agenda by Mike
14 – Producer Price Index ticks up by Mike
13 – Downtown Olympia seeking business investors by Mike
13 – Around the Sound by Mike
13 – Bessler named one of region's top entrepreneurs by Mike
13 – State revenue collections drop in May by Mike
13 – Marie Haggin Accessories closing by Mike
13 – AWB earns U.S. chamber accreditation by Mike
13 – Heritage Bank opens Kent branch by Mike
10 – Lacey senior center receives $1M federal grant by Mike
10 – Port of Tacoma completes stimulus-funded Tacoma Tideflats overpass by Mike
10 – Centralia College’s diesel program gets boost by Mike
10 – Around the Sound by Mike
10 – Christopher & Banks opens at Centralia Outlet Mall by Editorial
10 – Auburn Pines apartment complex purchased for nearly $1 million by Mike
9 – Big changes on the horizon for small businesses by Editorial
9 – People on the Move by Mike
9 – PSE launches ‘green’ natural gas program by Mike
9 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
9 – 4-month bridge closure on 176th St. East starts June 22 by Mike
9 – Bridge to the Beach wins Smart Communities Award by Mike
9 – Trade deficit falls by Mike
9 – Workers not prepared for real cost of accidents, illnesses by Mike
8 – Blog watch: Job fair, consumption and an art award by Mike
8 – ABC economist: Construction recovery may be years away by Mike
8 – CEO turnover holds steady by Mike
7 – Kent medical marijuana dispensaries must close by Mike
7 – Free online tool can help with export business plans by Mike
7 – WTC Tacoma calls for Globe Awards nominations by Mike
7 – USDA grants available for rural cooperatives by Mike
7 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
7 – Metro Parks Tacoma launches concessions cart vending program by Mike
7 – South Sound hotel occupancy numbers mixed by Mike
7 – Workplace safety conference seeks nominations for lifesaving awards by Mike
7 – Economic optimism at lowest level in two years by Mike
7 – CFOs confident about business growth by Mike
7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – BCRA opens Philippines office by Mike
7 – Corporate pension funding status declines for second straight month by Mike
7 – Fife hotel loan up for auction by Mike
7 – NFIB offering help with changes to W-2 and 1099 regulations by Mike
7 – Salas selected to lead Lacey Chamber by Mike
7 – Boeing, Microsoft pledge $50M to new scholarship fund by Mike
7 – Economic recovery widespread across states in 2010 by Mike
6 – Spare takes over as FMG president, CMO by Mike
6 – South Sound home sales up, down during May by Mike
6 – Business districts flexing a little muscle by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – Employment Trends Index declines by Mike
6 – Nalley's seeking employers for job fair by Mike
6 – Construction employment edges higher in May by Mike
6 – Clover Park School District opens bidding for general contractor by Mike
3 – State economist sees recovery slowing by Editorial
3 – Sales rally kicks off Nationwide Open House weekend by Breanne
3 – Evergreen prof fined for ethics violation by Editorial
3 – Can you drive a forklift? by Editorial
3 – Summer hours at your workplace? by Editorial
3 – Rotary invades Tacoma by Editorial
3 – May employment numbers tick up slightly by Breanne
3 – Candidate filing for the 2011 elections begins Monday by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
2 – WSDOT investigating glitches in Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll-collections by Mike
2 – Olympia Orthopaedic Associates breaks ground on new facility by Mike
2 – Washington State Tourism unveils guide for scenic byways, roadtrips by Mike
2 – People on the Move by Mike
2 – Manufacturing job growth leveling off by Mike
2 – Pacific Avenue closing June 8 for Sounder track, signal project by Mike
2 – Investor optimism declines by Mike
1 – Blog watch: Recycling, Present Tense and capital pouring in by Mike
1 – $4.8M grant to help displaced military spouses, civilian defense workers by Mike
1 – Dirty deed seller must clean up act by Mike
1 – WSCA honors doctors for activism, service by Mike
1 – Only five months left to access free Microsoft e-learning by Mike
1 – Hickel named interim CEO of Federal Way chamber by Breanne
1 – Ford dealers post strong sales figures by Mike
1 – Private nonresidential construction spending up 0.5% in April by Mike
1 – Online labor demand rises by Mike
1 – Job cuts hold steady by Mike
1 – Puget Sound Health Partners now Soundpath Health by Mike
1 – Employment growth slows by Mike
1 – Board of Health to vote on e-cigarettes regulations by Mike
1 – Wild Waves 'unveils' pink I-5 Dive to fight breast cancer by Mike
1 – Metro jobless rates fall by Mike

May

31 – UPS names 2011 distinguished alumni honorees by Mike
31 – People on the Move by Mike
31 – Spiritual Life Institute to examine the ‘religion of sports’ by Mike
31 – Collecting unemployment requires real job-search effort by Mike
31 – OMB recognizes remodeling excellence by Mike
31 – Homebuyers rank Quadrant Homes' customer service among the best in U.S. by Mike
31 – Student group develops database for BCRC by Mike
31 – Columbia State Bank re-opens First Heritage Bank branches by Mike
31 – Small Business Employment Index 
shows slow growth in May by Mike
27 – Regal Logistics honored by toy company by Mike
27 – BE Daily returns Tuesday by Editorial
27 – Drug company settlement money to state by Mike
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Alliance hopes to sweep up bigger contracts by Mike
27 – SPSCC will host BIM conference by Mike
27 – Sound Community Bank honored by ABA by Mike
26 – Master Builders Association honors top remodelors by Mike
26 – People on the Move by Mike
26 – PSE inks deal to help meet winter power needs by Mike
26 – Economic growth expected to slow a bit by Mike
26 – UPS announces Weyerhaeuser building by Mike
26 – AmericanWest Bank acquiring Bank of the Northwest by Mike
26 – Pierson to lead Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber by Mike
25 – EFN's new roof inching closer to reality by Mike
25 – Blog watch: Kudos, testimony, class warfare and mysteries by Mike
25 – REI set to spark more mall-area business by Mike
25 – State develops website for job seekers with disabilities by Mike
25 – Regulators approve Watermark, Sound merger by Mike
24 – Former brewery focus of Community Visioning Project by Mike
24 – PayNorthwest named to WBA endorsed vendor list by Mike
24 – NYK settlement tops port commissioners' agenda by Mike
24 – State continues to add jobs by Mike
24 – People on the Move by Mike
24 – Brown & Haley moving headquarters to Fife by Mike
24 – State child welfare system shows improvement by Mike
24 – Small business help? There's now an app for that by Mike
24 – Declining layoffs, job stability could spark increased travel by Mike
24 – FDIC-insured institutions earn $29B in Q1 by Mike
23 – Trio of Pierce County resources headline list of endangered historic places by Mike
23 – Health systems compete for top IT talent by Mike
23 – Around the Sound by Mike
23 – No rest for the weary by Mike
23 – Columbia State Bank takes over Summit Bank by Mike
23 – Retailers, restaurants file liquor distribution, sales initiative by Mike
23 – Lawmakers reach deal on workers' comp by Mike
20 – Around the Sound by Mike
20 – Ex-Wild Waves leaders return for another ride by Mike
20 – South Sound firms win major construction awards by Mike
20 – Tacoma Power lands award for energy efficiency by Mike
20 – Container volume up at Port of Tacoma by Mike
20 – Pierce County temporarily closes horse arena by Mike
20 – Tacoma Freedom Fair expands to four days by Mike
19 – TCC honoring distinguished alumnus, honorary degree recipients by Mike
19 – Impending coal plant closure fuels Lewis County job-loss concerns by Mike
19 – People on the Move by Mike
19 – More U.S. workers delaying retirement by Mike
19 – Thurston County seeking board, committee volunteers by Mike
19 – Tacoma recognized for having one of the best complete streets policies by Mike
19 – DOL online options showing cost benefits by Mike
19 – PSE Green Power Program among top 10 in national rankings by Mike
19 – AG&M expands into Puyallup by Mike
18 – Import/export forum promotes trade opportunities by Breanne
18 – Go Red for Women on a 'mission' by Mike
18 – Blog watch: Workers' comp, street project, exhibitions and real estate by Mike
18 – Pierce County testing new sewage treatment technology by Mike
18 – Congressman says trade pact with Korea imminent by Mike
18 – Future looks bright for small businesses by Mike
18 – Washington continues to add jobs by Mike
18 – SiteCrafting among Inner City 100 honorees by Mike
18 – Tacoma needs volunteers for Planning Commission by Mike
18 – Race track work under way in Mason County by Mike
17 – Tacoma Goodwill receives $1.1 million for YouthBuild program by Mike
17 – Cigar-room bill clears Senate by Mike
17 – Hospitals, agencies to conduct terrorism response drill by Mike
17 – Chambers Bay to host Brian Mogg Performance Schools by Mike
17 – Real GDP up 1.8 percent in Q1 by Mike
17 – AGs reach deal to curb tobacco sales to minors by Mike
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – Small businesses warned to beware of scams by Mike
17 – Port of Olympia EDC expanding small cities program investments by Mike
17 – Construction backlog grows 4% 
in first quarter by Mike
16 – Around the Sound by Mike
16 – Financial stress decreasing, but work force isn't out of the woods yet by Mike
16 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
16 – Unclaimed property auction features lost treasures by Mike
16 – Southbound I-5 HOV lane in Federal Way closed through May 23 by Mike
16 – FDIC offering 'help' on loans, credit cards and deposit accounts by Mike
13 – Around the Sound by Mike
13 – FTZ looking to expand its opportunities by Mike
13 – Local trust promoter convicted of conspiracy, income tax evasion, interference by Mike
13 – Gig Harbor earns Main Street designation by Mike
13 – Apple Physical Therapy reopening Fife clinic by Mike
13 – Real average hourly earnings fall by Mike
13 – Consumer Price Index up 0.4 percent by Mike
12 – Strickland appointed to national SBA council by Breanne
12 – Sumner receives grant to create community gathering space by Breanne
12 – Gig Harbor council requests input on restaurant regulations by Breanne
12 – Tacoma, Thurston County to participate in Creative Vitality Study by Breanne
12 – Insurance companies can now file proof of contractor registration online by Breanne
12 – Hotel occupancy numbers up by Breanne
12 – Construction materials prices up 1.4 percent in April by Mike
12 – Geneva Foundation moving headquarters to Provident Building by Mike
12 – People on the Move by Mike
12 – Don't be a 'sucker' by Mike
12 – Producer Price Index rises by Mike
11 – Weyerhaeuser redeeming 6.75% notes due March 15, 2012 by Mike
11 – Treatment plant expansion serves growth, protects Sound by Mike
11 – Governor confident state will rebound by Editorial
11 – Jobs still a concern despite signs of economic recovery by Mike
11 – Blog watch: Budget, trains, streetscapes and excess property by Mike
11 – State revenue comes in above forecast on one-time payments by Mike
11 – Gig Harbor wins public works award by Mike
11 – BE recognizes Top Places to Work by Mike
11 – Master License Service transfers to Department of Revenue by Mike
11 – CEO turnover up slightly in April by Mike
11 – Health care costs up more than 7 percent by Mike
11 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
11 – KPLU's School of Jazz wins national education award by Mike
11 – Corporate pension funded status falls as interest rates drop by Mike
11 – Washington a leader in measuring performance of transportation dollars by Mike
11 – Trade deficit widens by Mike
10 – Spoke & Sprocket closing after 20 years in business by Mike
10 – AWB recognizes companies for environmental excellence by Mike
10 – ERI receives ISO, OHSAS certifications by Mike
10 – Microsoft to acquire Skype 
 by Mike
10 – NMS snags creative awards by Mike
10 – Sloppy work cited as most annoying office behavior by Mike
10 – Telecommunications tops consumer complaint list by Mike
10 – People on the Move by Mike
10 – Long-term care costs in Washington higher than national rates by Mike
10 – Nursing homes can now employ physicians by Mike
10 – Insurance claim costs jump more than $200 million in Washington by Mike
10 – Phishing attacks on the rise by Mike
10 – Mason General sports new name and logo by Mike
9 – JBLM focused on forging ties with the community by Mike
9 – Around the Sound by Mike
9 – State wins additional high-speed-rail funding by Mike
9 – CFOs optimistic about economy by Mike
9 – Port of Olympia needs volunteers for 
Citizen Advisory Committee by Mike
9 – Apparel, footwear imports shifting from China by Mike
9 – Q1 home value declines match worst of housing recession by Mike
9 – Employment Trends Index posts largest decline in two years by Mike
6 – SBA wants to hear from you by Breanne
6 – JBLM pet care company in growth mode by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – Thurston assessor and treasurer expanding office hours by Mike
6 – Construction unemployment dips to 17.8 percent in April by Mike
5 – New attorneys facing tough job market by Mike
5 – People on the Move by Mike
5 – Home prices, sales falter in April by Mike
5 – Financial services play major role in state economy by Mike
5 – Washington slips in best/worst states to do business rankings by Mike
5 – Qualified job candidates tough to find by Mike
5 – Don't expect a raging economic recovery by Mike
4 – 11 groups receive Tacoma Garden Club grants by Mike
4 – Blog watch: Labor, word usage, perspective and analysis by Mike
4 – Plan for delays: Northbound I-5 to SR 16 shift begins Sunday by Mike
4 – Majority of consumers still unwilling to pay more to be 'green' by Mike
4 – GTCTC prepping for busy month by Mike
4 – Taxable retail sales mostly up in South Sound during 2010 by Mike
4 – Private-sector employment increasing by Mike
4 – Amazon.com opening fulfillment center in Sumner by Mike
3 – Baseline Engineering honored for concrete work by Mike
3 – Fuel reduction policy aimed at improving air, saving money by Mike
3 – State tax amnesty program generates $320.7 million by Mike
3 – Tumwater brewing up energy efficiency by Mike
3 – People on the Move by Mike
3 – JNW wins Puyallup River valley pipe replacement project by Mike
3 – 'Dreams' emphasized at Ready to Work Goodwill Breakfast by Breanne
3 – U.S. tech industry could lose thousands of experienced professionals to India by Mike
3 – Auto lease amendment, surplus property on port commissions' agenda by Mike
3 – Nearly half of home buyers don't understand mortgage information by Mike
3 – Heritage Financial posts increased earnings by Mike
2 – Anchor Bancorp reports $3.4 million Q3 loss by Mike
2 – Chamber CEO finalists prepping for 'meet and greet' by Mike
2 – Around the Sound by Mike
2 – JBLM building small business bridges by Mike
2 – Private nonresidential construction spending continued to climb in March by Mike
2 – Capital Medical Center ranked among best for general surgery by Mike
2 – Lacey seeking input in city manager hiring process by Mike
2 – Small businesses continue to add jobs
 by Mike
2 – Online labor demand dips in April by Mike

April

29 – BE names 2011 Health Care Champions by Breanne
29 – Governor to sign bill authorizing doctorate programs by Breanne
29 – Around the Sound by Breanne
29 – Study: Employees are improving cash management skills by Breanne
29 – Weyerhaeuser's earnings dip, still ahead of last year by Breanne
29 – Tumwater seeks public input on brewery properties by Breanne
29 – Tasker to lead DNR's South Puget Sound region by Breanne
28 – People on the move by Breanne
28 – Local restaurants allow patrons to 'dine out, fight AIDS' by Breanne
28 – Social Security payments will all be electronic by 2013 by Breanne
28 – U.S. GDP growth slows in Q1 by Breanne
28 – AARP reports 401(k) participants are unaware of fees by Breanne
27 – Blog Watch: Design, gaming, Boeing and bikes by Breanne
27 – Insurance company barred from writing new policies by Breanne
27 – Leadership Thurston County seeks applicants by Breanne
27 – TrueBlue revenue up during Q1 by Breanne
27 – Evergreen taps Zimmerman as next provost by Breanne
27 – Individual health plan enrollment for kids ends April 30 by Mike
27 – ALA report underscores need to increase clean-air efforts by Mike
27 – Employers unlikely to help with rising gas prices this time around by Mike
27 – March jobless numbers mixed by Mike
26 – AG, scareware purveyors reach settlement by Mike
26 – People on the Move by Mike
26 – PCFS ranked among top community colleges by Mike
26 – Lemons to lemonade by Mike
26 – Tacoma honoring volunteer efforts by Mike
26 – New tool provides help with appealing health claim denials by Mike
26 – Small business owner optimism declines by Mike
25 – United Way inches closer to getting more parking spaces by Breanne
25 – Maple Valley high school receives national award for 'greening' operations by Mike
25 – Consumer confidence at lowest level since September by Mike
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – Children's Museum construction under way by Mike
22 – Waste Connections receives chamber environmental honor by Mike
22 – Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care seeking public input by Mike
22 – Thurston property tax payment deadline approaching by Mike
22 – Around the Sound by Mike
22 – Coming Up program earns Evergreen Award by Mike
22 – Tacoma Symphony Orchestra music director stepping down by Mike
22 – THA receives $450,000 grant to support Education Project by Mike
22 – Army opening first of two South Sound clinics in Puyallup by Mike
22 – South Sound Bank doubles Q1 net income by Mike
22 – Providence St. Peter Hospital among top rehab programs in U.S. by Mike
22 – Rush Commercial completes EDS 113 renovation project by Mike
21 – Private-public Tacoma partnership created new spur track by Breanne
21 – Sustainability report shows Pierce County leaner and greener by Mike
21 – People on the Move by Mike
21 – HCC contributes $248.4 million annually to local economy by Mike
21 – Umpqua Holdings reports Q1 profit by Mike
21 – Entry-level job market best in three years by Mike
21 – More help wanted: Job openings up 31 percent by Mike
21 – New regulations for precious metals dealers put in place by Mike
21 – Federal Way enacts moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries by Mike
21 – JT eDesigns honored for Web design by Mike
21 – Quadrant Homes developing two new communities in Kent by Mike
20 – UW Tacoma taps Friedman as next chancellor by Mike
20 – Blog watch: Teachers, apps, buses and mobile homes by Mike
20 – LOTT Service Center receives national green building award by Mike
20 – LeMay grand opening scheduled for May 19, 2012 by Mike
20 – Sprinker ice arena closing May 17 for renovation by Mike
19 – State files complaint against railroad company by Mike
19 – Wendt named Citizen-Soldier of the Year by Mike
19 – People on the Move by Mike
19 – Rebuilding Japan will spur exports by Jeff
19 – Tech support staffing levels short of ideal by Mike
19 – Pierce Emergency Management gains accreditation by Mike
19 – La Petite Maison bringing French cuisine back to Olympia by Mike
19 – Thurston posts lowest jobless rate in South Sound by Mike
19 – Mason Habitat for Humanity executive director resigns by Mike
19 – Consumers getting overwhelmed by volume of local deals by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
18 – Kent P.D. receives international reaccreditation by Mike
18 – Container volume continues to increase at Port of Tacoma by Mike
18 – Fantastic Sams CEO tours South Sound for future sites by Breanne
18 – AG warns against paying to join lawsuits promising mortgage relief by Mike
18 – Nearly one in five filers pushing tax deadline by Mike
18 – Businesses fighting L&I citation must now fix hazards during an appeal by Mike
15 – TRCVB secures four major conventions by Breanne
15 – Umpqua holds volunteer fairs inside its stores by Breanne
15 – Lakewood retailer charged with filing false tax returns by Mike
15 – Around the Sound by Mike
15 – Washington residents among last to celebrate Tax Freedom Day by Mike
15 – Grants available for stormwater pollution prevention projects by Mike
15 – Consultant identifies 69 potential historic properties in Lacey by Mike
15 – Real average hour earnings slip by Mike
14 – Construction materials prices jump 2 percent in March by Mike
14 – Highline Community College hit by another round of budget cuts by Mike
14 – People on the Move by Mike
14 – UPS honoring community leaders by Mike
14 – Recovery appears to no longer be 'jobless' by Mike
14 – Thurston County will be focus of State Transportation Commission meeting by Mike
14 – Kona Kai Coffee receives national recognition for community service by Mike
14 – Groups hosting massive 1-day free clinic for uninsured by Mike
14 – Producer Price Index rises by Mike
14 – Pacific Continental Bank expanding into Tacoma by Mike
14 – Real GDP up 3.1 percent during Q4 by Mike
13 – Governor signs bill giving health care workers more protection by Mike
13 – Blog watch: Budgets, Earth Day, transformation, voices and street vending by Mike
13 – State gains jobs in March, but unemployment rate ticks up slightly by Mike
13 – Cortiva Institute expanding into Federal Way by Mike
13 – Providence Medical Group's Chehalis clinic opening April 25 by Mike
12 – People on the Move by Mike
12 – TPCAR names 2010 honorees by Mike
12 – TOTE installing first industrial rain garden in South Sound by Mike
12 – South Hill Data Center receives LEED Gold Certification by Mike
12 – Growth tops list of challenges for CEOs by Mike
12 – Leadership Thurston County accepting applications for Class of 2012 by Mike
12 – Investigators finding more unemployment benefits fraud by Mike
12 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
12 – Quarterly taxpayers must now file, pay electronically by Mike
12 – Trade deficit declines by Mike
11 – March revenue collections on target by Mike
11 – L&I annual financial report receives national recognition by Mike
11 – LeMay launches 
Adopt-an-Auto program
 by Mike
11 – Nearly half of travelers altering plans due to high travel taxes by Mike
11 – Around the Sound by Mike
11 – Rising interest rates improve pension funding by Mike
11 – Social networking Websites gain popularity as recruiting tools by Mike
8 – Federal government shutdown will not interrupt unemployment benefits by Mike
8 – Satsop proves perfect for WMD training by Mike
8 – Ohio, Wisconsin high-speed-rail funding coming to Washington by Mike
8 – Around the Sound by Mike
8 – Tacoma CVB receives Destination Marketing Accreditation by Mike
8 – State Senate passes Debt Reduction Act by Mike
8 – The clock is ticking down by Breanne
8 – Pierce spending $1.1M for Key Center signal, intersection improvements by Mike
8 – Three MultiCare nurses honored with NWONE awards
 by Mike
7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – Thurston County offering surplus hoist to highest bidder by Mike
7 – SBA, Inc. Magazine and AT&T join forces to promote exporting by Mike
6 – AG investigation turns up additional foreclosure process problems by Mike
6 – Thurston consumers losing confidence, but businesses optimistic by Mike
6 – Sound Transit launches improved online trip planner by Mike
6 – Blog watch: Awards, 'We are One' and a Blockbuster deal by Mike
6 – Lewis sole South Sound county to post home sales increase during March by Mike
6 – Ditch your desk by Mike
6 – Please take a moment to help us improve the BE Daily by Mike
6 – Holiday shoppers drove 5.8% increase in retail trade sales during Q4 by Mike
6 – CEO turnover during Q1 down compared to 2010 by Mike
6 – Fife contractor earns national award by Mike
6 – February jobless numbers fall compared to 2010 by Mike
6 – Puget Sound Energy recognized for environmental project on Baker River by Mike
5 – Anchor Bancorp increasing its provision for loan losses by Mike
5 – Sound Physicians honored for innovation, leadership by Mike
5 – 38th Street ramp closing for remainder of SR 16 project by Mike
5 – Resources board to deliver more non-tax revenue to schools by Mike
5 – People on the Move by Mike
5 – Workers feeling more confident about company cars by Mike
5 – Hotel numbers better for Thurston, Lewis than Tacoma, Pierce by Mike
5 – West Coast Bank planning new Tacoma office by Mike
5 – Fugate Ford earns President's Award by Mike
5 – Heritage Bank taking over CPB branch in Kent by Mike
4 – State applies for Florida’s high-speed-rail funding by Mike
4 – Tumwater takes lead with adoption of 'Guideline for Replicable Buildings' by Mike
4 – Merged tech companies open for business in Olympia by Mike
4 – Around the Sound by Mike
4 – Optimism for jobs market brightens for 2nd quarter by Mike
4 – Employment Trends Index posts sixth consecutive increase by Mike
4 – South 72nd Street Winco on track for summer opening by Mike
4 – Security Properties acquires Tacoma apartment complex by Mike
4 – Local group finalizes purchase of Rainiers by Mike
4 – Olympia Children’s Museum on the rise by Mike
4 – Thurston County VCB relocates by Mike
1 – Port of Tacoma files lawsuit over Thurston County land use challenges by Mike
1 – Samaritan Ministries ordered to stop offering unauthorized insurance by Mike
1 – Around the Sound by Mike
1 – Private nonresidential construction spending increases by Mike
1 – Planning Commission tackling billboards, Shoreline program by Mike
1 – Chamber to keep executive search local by Breanne
1 – Ford dealers report strong sales by Mike
1 – Construction unemployment shows slight improvement by Mike

March

31 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
31 – April hiring slow but rising on annual basis by Mike
31 – Court rules state’s inaction hurting Johns Creek Basin by Mike
31 – People on the Move by Mike
31 – Drivers confused about, abuse HOV lanes by Mike
31 – Unclaimed property database continues to grow by Mike
31 – Recovery Act has paved way for a lot of roadwork by Mike
31 – IT experts don't appear ready for domain name system security extensions by Mike
30 – Washington e-commerce company may owe you money by Mike
30 – Blog watch: Awards, analysis, redesign, jobs, education and optimism by Mike
30 – Insurers fined $167,000 for violations, including overcharging by Mike
30 – Thurston EDC honors organizations with Business Recognition awards by Mike
30 – Online labor demand rises by Mike
30 – Tacoma Power rates to increase April 11 by Mike
30 – March job cuts decline 18 percent by Mike
30 – Crystal Mountain Resort to remain open year-round by Mike
30 – Private sector adds more than 200,000 jobs by Mike
30 – UW Tacoma honoring business leadership by Mike
30 – KGY radio expands services by Mike
30 – Vast majority of Americans stressed about something at work by Mike
30 – SBA ups surety bond guarantees by Mike
30 – BE honors Fast Growing Companies by Mike
30 – Auburn approves fee deferrals to help stimulate economy by Mike
29 – Johnson joining Pierce County Superior Court by Mike
29 – SBA expands temporary refinancing program by Mike
29 – Cheney Stadium preview on tap by Mike
29 – Change is in the air throughout Fircrest by Mike
29 – People on the Move by Mike
29 – Small business employment ticks up by Mike
29 – Employment down, but wages up by Mike
28 – Conference Board offers CSR communication strategies by Mike
28 – Around the Sound by Mike
28 – Large vacant space not hampering Town Center growth by Mike
28 – Olympia Farmers Market goes solar by Mike
27 – Clinic workers vote to ratify MultiCare contract by Mike
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – Ecology, Emerald Services settle penalty by Mike
25 – Plan shows Capitol Lake restoration cheaper than conversion by Mike
24 – Simpson/Solomon biomass project moving forward by Mike
24 – SBA names state/regional business awards winners by Mike
24 – Jobs, economy top concerns in 26th District by Mike
24 – Georgia marketer settles multi-state deceptive marketing claims by Mike
24 – Thurston jobless numbers lowest in South Sound by Mike
24 – February container volumes continue upward trend
 by Mike
24 – A messy desk can affect your professional reputation by Mike
24 – City scene: New growth or just a reshuffle? by Mike
24 – SBA launches online 'Lender Toolkit' by Mike
24 – People on the Move by Mike
24 – Value of merchandise moving through Port of Tacoma's FTZ triples by Mike
23 – UFCW members approve merger by Mike
23 – Gas prices gouging businesses by Mike
23 – Blog watch: Revenue responses, nominees, Gray Middle School and Point Ruston by Mike
23 – HomeStreet Bank sells Cascadia property to Newland by Mike
23 – Tacoma Arts Commission to fund nine arts organizations by Mike
23 – New library begins 20th Avenue revamp by Mike
23 – Fife business owners talk shop with chamber by Mike
23 – Construction of Children's Museum will kick off April 25 by Mike
23 – Family boosts pledge to MultiCare Good Samaritan to $5 million by Mike
23 – State launches lead-based paint renovation repair, painting program by Mike
23 – Personal income increases by Mike
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – Sustainable Tacoma Commission has vacancies by Mike
22 – Time running out to apply for amnesty program by Mike
22 – Time management is CFOs’ greatest challenge by Mike
22 – Ecology responding to Blair Waterway diesel spill by Mike
22 – MultiCare Mary Bridge, Seattle Children’s ink cardiac services pact by Mike
22 – City Hall revitalizing Olympia neighborhood by Mike
22 – RTTC tackling 6 projects as part of National Rebuilding Day by Mike
21 – Artists sought for training programs with public art opportunities
 by Mike
21 – Centralia College forms partnership with Brandman University by Mike
21 – Telephone scammers again targeting Washington businesses by Mike
21 – Worker rescued after long slide down sewer pipe by Mike
21 – Shelton hospital breaking ground for $33 million campus by Mike
21 – Capture the Tag brings smartphone users to Thurston businesses by Mike
21 – Job seekers can enjoy several tax breaks by Mike
21 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – Labor battle brewing by Mike
21 – Evergreen among top schools for public affairs by Mike
21 – Center for Health Sciences makes 'Excellent 10' list by Mike
21 – Community Health Care cutting services, staff by Mike
21 – Slow food coming fast by Mike
21 – Few gains seen in weak teen job market by Mike
18 – Weyerhaeuser contributing $500,000 to recovery efforts in Japan by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
18 – Nearly one-third of employers restoring matching contributions in 2011 by Mike
18 – January jobless rates fall compared to 2010 by Mike
18 – LKA moves stock listings to OTC Link by Mike
17 – Home sales slip in February compared to 2010 by Mike
17 – Strike not likely after MultiCare, workers reach tentative agreements by Breanne
17 – Japan nuclear events after quake pose no health risk in Washington by Mike
17 – Geopolitical uncertainties hit state revenue by Mike
17 – Pierce County honoring volunteers by Mike
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – Lacey updating historic properties inventory by Mike
17 – Federal Way hoping to uncover one of its best kept secrets by Mike
17 – Real average hourly earnings fall by Mike
17 – Consumer Price Index up half a percent nationally, 1.5 percent locally by Mike
16 – Sewer repairs near South 15th & Market will block streets for about a week by Mike
16 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
16 – OptumHealth, MultiCare launch mobile mental health clinic by Mike
16 – EVC station grant funds available by Mike
16 – Tacoma company among civic award honorees by Mike
16 – Parking Management Advisory Task Force seeks new member by Mike
16 – Blog watch: Education reform, workers' comp fraud, selective service and billboards by Mike
16 – Transportation Commission to review tolling and ferries operations by Mike
16 – Construction materials prices climb 1.1 percent in February by Mike
16 – Sound Transit sets sustainability goals for 2011 by Mike
16 – Producer Price Index up 1.6 percent by Mike
16 – Financial advisers expecting double-digit revenue growth in 2011 by Mike
15 – Fircrest businesses to meet tomorrow by Breanne
15 – People on the Move by Mike
15 – Employee pay, surplus property on port commissioners agenda by Mike
15 – PSE wins rate hike by Editorial
15 – Jobs up, unemployment down by Editorial
15 – Batter up – for ballpark jobs by Editorial
15 – MGH Foundation seeking nominations for business women awards by Mike
15 – Evergreen Fire & Security awarded $250M DoD contract by Mike
14 – CenturyLink-Qwest merger approved by Editorial
14 – Public ports celebrate tonight by Editorial
14 – Shelton will not host biomass plant by Jeff
14 – Federal Way council special meeting by Jeff
14 – Major news to come from Olympia by Jeff
14 – Federal Way concerned for Japanese by Jeff
14 – Global Warming? Climate Change? by Jeff
14 – Just in time for spring building projects by Jeff
11 – Around the Sound by Mike
11 – Nonprofit Center recognizing 3 entities, 1 individual for excellence by Mike
11 – Cheney Stadium renovation work set to finish on schedule by Mike
11 – Lewis County needs volunteers for lodging tax committee by Mike
11 – Public lands commissioner 'concerned' about Mason biomass project by Mike
10 – People on the Move by Mike
10 – Stalled energy projects costing 
state economy $6.6B, nearly 15,000 jobs by Mike
10 – February CEO departures fall slightly by Mike
10 – Lacey groups encouraging businesses to 'adopt' military units by Mike
10 – Corporate pension funded status declines despite market gains by Mike
10 – Trade deficit climbs by Mike
9 – It's slow, but economy in recovery mode by Mike
9 – TWA backing Point Ruston master plan by Mike
9 – Blog watch: Workers' comp, stewardship, conflicts and updates by Mike
9 – March Madness could cost 8 million work hours by Mike
9 – Boys & Girls Clubs, Comcast team to ensure kids learn latest technology by Mike
9 – State approves funds to improve safety at Tacoma railroad crossing by Mike
8 – Collection agencies continue to lead in complaints by Mike
8 – Hotel occupancy numbers up in January by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – Thurston records lowest jobless rate in South Sound during January by Mike
8 – Franciscan Health System to build medical pavilion in Bonney Lake by Mike
8 – March Madness activities at work get mixed reviews by Mike
8 – DNR forestlands helping private-sector timber economy retain jobs by Mike
8 – Painting instructors hanging out shingle in Gig Harbor by Mike
7 – Weyerhaeuser top forest products company on Fortune list by Mike
7 – BE seeking advertising/media rep by Mike
7 – Around the Sound by Mike
7 – Pierce County pinning down the competitions by Mike
7 – Senate passes bill to rein in state’s ‘retire-rehire’ policy by Mike
7 – Employment Trends Index increases by Mike
7 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
7 – Bus service continues to be limited in wake of fire by Mike
7 – Fred Meyer set to install electric vehicle charging stations by Mike
7 – Washington STEM investing $2.4 million in schools, education programs by Mike
4 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County may expand by Breanne
4 – Lakewood to accept building permit inspection requests online by Mike
4 – Around the Sound by Mike
4 – Construction adds jobs in February, but unemployment still at 21.8 percent by Mike
4 – Flow International posts higher revenue for Q3 by Mike
3 – Murphy takes over as presiding judge for Thurston DUI/Drug Court by Mike
3 – Federal Way accepting applications for tourism grants by Mike
3 – Gig Harbor Farmers Market moving to Uptown by Mike
3 – HCC seeking outstanding former students by Mike
3 – People on the Move by Mike
3 – Housing sales up in Pierce, down in other South Sound counties by Mike
3 – Hiring expected to rise in manufacturing, fall in service sector by Mike
3 – Debt settlement company agrees to issue refunds by Mike
3 – Training services in high demand by Mike
3 – State updates environmental protections at boatyards by Mike
3 – Iconic South Sound burger joint opening second location March 8 by Mike
3 – Tacoma Fire Department using grant to hire 10 additional firefighters by Mike
3 – Wood smoke leading health concern in Tacoma by Mike
3 – More than 50 exhibitors on tap for South Sound Sustainability Expo by Mike
3 – Goodwill opens 27th retail store by Mike
2 – Blog watch: Reform, advocacy, glitz, billboards and vision by Mike
2 – Planned layoffs rise to 11-month high by Mike
2 – Investors losing faith in their financial services firms by Mike
2 – Ross Dress for Less opening Saturday in Olympia by Mike
2 – Private sector continues to add jobs by Mike
1 – Please take a moment to help us improve the BE Daily by Mike
1 – People on the Move by Mike
1 – Ford sales increase throughout region by Mike
1 – State posts big job gains by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending plummets 6.9 percent in January by Mike
1 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
1 – Deadline to apply for 'Green Business' designation approaching by Mike
1 – Small Business Employment Index increases by Mike

February

28 – Eaton Corp. installs Auburn's latest electric vehicle chargers by Mike
28 – BE names Fast Growing Companies finalists by Mike
28 – Commission funds 18 artists by Mike
28 – UnitedHealthcare providing grants to fight childhood obesity by Mike
28 – Around the Sound by Mike
28 – Most of Chambers Creek Properties reopen to the public by Mike
28 – Washington secures $590 million in federal passenger rail funding by Mike
25 – L&I fines Puyallup firm $437,300 in asbestos exposure cases by Mike
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – Thurston EDC names awards finalists by Mike
25 – Sound Transit adding clean diesel, hybrid buses by Mike
24 – Boeing wins Air Force tanker contract by Mike
24 – WSU economist finds nation's railcar fleet in jeopardy by Mike
24 – Coming to work sick not 'impressive,' but majority of workers do it by Mike
24 – PSHP launches free health, wellness tool by Mike
24 – People on the Move by Mike
24 – Washington’s oldest credit union makes DuPont its home by Mike
24 – Fire causes $100,000 in damage to Olympia cafe by Mike
24 – Drivers: Let it snow by Mike
23 – Providence Centralia receives grant to expand palliative services by Mike
23 – Former Credexx owner barred from doing business in Washington by Mike
23 – Port of Tacoma container volumes up by Mike
23 – Blog watch: Cuts, rates, meds, meetings and spin by Mike
23 – Federal Way launches Community Enhancement Grant program by Mike
23 – Economic decline widespread in 2009 by Mike
23 – Get 'plugged in' for latest road conditions by Mike
23 – FDIC-insured institutions earned $21.7 billion in Q4 by Mike
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – Hewitt introduces bill to end state’s ‘retire-rehire’ policy by Mike
22 – Most women entrepreneurs operate service-oriented companies by Mike
22 – Credit application approvals for auto lease assumptions up by Mike
22 – Keeping tabs on tablet computers by Mike
22 – Mason Habitat for Humanity gets grant to help volunteer efforts by Mike
21 – Port of Tacoma accepting bids for deconstruction project by Mike
21 – Even presidential digs not worth what they once were by Mike
21 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – Stocks may be up, but fears remain by Mike
21 – What sign ordinance? by Mike
18 – State to extend contracts for Medicaid interpreter services until budget is set by Mike
18 – Lacey seeking volunteers for advisory boards, commissions by Mike
18 – New Spaceworks art will hit downtown Tacoma storefronts soon by Mike
18 – Puyallup Fair taking lead on Facebook Ticketing for concerts by Mike
18 – 15,000 could lose basic health coverage by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
17 – The Washington Regional Center approved for EB-5 visa program by Mike
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – State updates permit for treatment of freshwater weeds, algae by Mike
17 – Workplace deaths rise across the state; agriculture tops the list by Mike
17 – SBA launches temporary program for commercial real estate refinancing by Mike
17 – Real average hourly earnings off slightly during January by Mike
17 – Consumer Price Index edges higher by Mike
16 – 2 South Sound restaurants recognized for community service by Mike
16 – Blog watch: Stimulus, celebrations, updates and open mics by Mike
16 – Construction materials prices up for the fourth straight month by Mike
16 – PPI continues upward trend by Mike
16 – 2 South Sound companies among those fined by Ecology during Q4 by Mike
16 – Lane restrictions begin next week on Puyallup River Bridge by Mike
15 – Mediterranean restaurant to fill former Sea Grill site by Breanne
15 – Umpqua holds first South Puget Sound Connect Fair by Breanne
15 – Hummingbird Scientific receives SBA innovation award by Mike
15 – BCRA receives DoD recognition by Mike
15 – People on the Move by Mike
15 – Employees significantly improved their finances in 2010 by Mike
15 – Construction backlog shows positive growth in Q4 by Mike
15 – Job market improving just enough to deter risk-taking endeavors by Mike
14 – Lakewood Historical Society remodeling, adding exhibit by Mike
14 – Around the Sound by Mike
14 – Employers receive UI tax relief by Mike
14 – IID expands BGP security solution to extended enterprises by Mike
11 – State labor market shows signs of growth by Mike
11 – Anchor Bancorp post net loss for last quarter by Mike
11 – Around the Sound by Mike
11 – U.S. Amateur organizers win marketing award by Mike
11 – Kent seeking nonprofits to operate summer carousel by Mike
11 – Puyallup Fair & Events Center drops Ticketmaster by Mike
11 – Will online profiles replace resumes? by Mike
11 – Trade deficit widens during December by Mike
10 – Sumner’s delayed impact fees take effect by Mike
10 – People on the Move by Mike
10 – Weyerhaeuser declares 15-cent dividend by Mike
10 – New phishing tactic emerges by Mike
10 – SBA launching lending initiatives for underserved communities by Mike
10 – LKA now in FAST lane by Mike
10 – Corporate pensions begin 2011 with improvement in funded status by Mike
9 – Volunteers needed for Surface Water Management board by Mike
9 – Christmas Forest fundraising efforts bring in $426,000 by Mike
9 – TrueBlue revenue, income up during Q4 by Mike
9 – State regulators resolve violations with a Kent-based mover by Mike
9 – Blog Watch: Debts, exports, open spaces, affordable housing and rumors by Mike
9 – Ecology seeking input on Lacey's updated shoreline program by Mike
9 – New year begins with 96 CEO departures by Mike
9 – Small business owner optimism continues to edge higher by Mike
9 – Ivar’s returning to Puyallup by Mike
9 – Negative home equity rises in fourth quarter by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – Venture capital, commercial credit continue to elude women business owners by Mike
8 – J&D Printing closes its doors by Breanne
8 – Survey shows most executives don’t embrace business hugs by Mike
8 – Shea Carr Jewell expands footprint by Mike
8 – Thurston EDC seeking nominees for recognition awards by Mike
8 – Employers still in limbo over health care decisions by Mike
7 – Broadway Center, Tacoma Philharmonic ink management agreement by Mike
7 – Around the Sound by Mike
7 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
7 – Hotel occupancy holds steady during December, up for 2010 by Mike
7 – Employment Trends Index rises again by Mike
7 – South Sound Bank net income declines in 2010 by Mike
4 – Around the Sound by Mike
4 – AWB honors employers for workplace excellence by Mike
4 – Go Red events focus on fighting heart disease by Mike
4 – Construction unemployment jumps to 22.5 percent in January by Mike
4 – Centralia College looking for ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ nominees by Mike
4 – Weyerhaeuser swings back to black for Q4 by Mike
4 – Columbia Banking System sees net income rise, declares 3-cent dividend by Mike
3 – Valley Community Bancshares earnings off slightly for 2010 by Mike
3 – January home sales up and down by Mike
3 – People on the Move by Mike
3 – GHB Insurance moves headquarters by Mike
3 – Credit, other challenges continue to impact pace of job growth by Mike
3 – WSDOT restricts lane – not weight – on SR 167 Puyallup River Bridge by Mike
2 – JBLM's Cascade School Age Center gets gold certification by Mike
2 – January job cut announcements hit record low by Mike
2 – Blog watch: Incentives, biomass, construction and impacts by Mike
2 – State general fund gets $772K from Intelius settlement by Mike
2 – Private sector continues to add jobs by Mike
2 – Jobless rates tick down during December by Mike
1 – U.S. Oil & Refining Co. settles Clean Air Act violations by Mike
1 – South Sound Ford dealers see sales skyrocket by Mike
1 – Weathervane Windows files for liquidation by Mike
1 – University of Puget Sound No. 8 in Peace Corps volunteers by Mike
1 – Temporary amnesty program for business taxes starts today by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending dips in December by Mike
1 – SBA contracting program for WOSBs launches Friday by Mike
1 – People on the Move by Mike
1 – Gig Harbor chamber relocates offices by Mike
1 – Olympia Federal celebrating new LEED-certified branch by Mike

January

31 – BE Green South Sound kicks off three-part event by Breanne
31 – Around the Sound by Mike
31 – Emergency Management partners with Wounded Warrior pilot project by Mike
31 – Ecology issues fines for failure to report polluted stormwater runoff by Mike
31 – Pierce County road standards manual available online by Mike
31 – Wi-Fi service added to Amtrak Cascades trains by Mike
31 – Small businesses continue to add jobs by Mike
31 – Online labor demand up sharply by Mike
28 – Workers’ compensation insurance premiums increase by 12 percent by Mike
28 – Around the Sound by Mike
28 – Nonresidential fixed investment posts another gain by Mike
28 – Employment costs continue upward trend by Mike
27 – Pierce County Parks and Rec needs advisory board members by Mike
27 – Multi-discipline rehabilitation center opening in Puyallup by Mike
27 – Cornerstone kicks off 4th year of economic forums by Breanne
27 – People on the Move by Mike
27 – Recruitment spending expected to increase during Q1 by Mike
27 – Department of Revenue seeking business input on tax simplification by Mike
27 – Port of Tacoma ends 2010 down 6 percent in container volume by Mike
27 – Organizations recognized for work force investment by Mike
27 – Goodwill selects new Gig Harbor location by Mike
27 – Acquisition provides big boost to Heritage Financial quarterly earnings by Mike
26 – Eisenhower attorneys share employment law tips, trends by Breanne
26 – Blog watch: Reform, opportunity, service and steps by Mike
26 – Learning executives show surge of optimism
 by Mike
26 – State receives $4.8 million to help workers relocated under BRAC find jobs by Mike
26 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
25 – Cardiology Associates joins Providence Medical Group by Mike
25 – Contractors expect a couple more tough years by Mike
25 – Anchor Bancorp completes stock conversion by Mike
25 – People on the Move by Mike
25 – Thurston EDC seeking nominees for 2011 recognition awards by Mike
25 – Report highlights Port of Olympia's economic impact by Mike
25 – Mixed economic future forecast by Editorial
25 – Feds funding Thurston County telemedicine project by Mike
25 – Federal Way cited for financial reporting excellence by Mike
25 – LKA plans to expand Golden Wonder exploration by Mike
25 – E-filing saved money, reduced errors by Mike
24 – Final Who's Who event in Auburn on Tuesday by Mike
24 – MultiCare, Franciscan among top U.S. health organizations by Mike
24 – Around the Sound by Mike
24 – Hiring outlook good for
 commercial, engineering and administrative workers by Mike
24 – Sobering Center finalist for charitable service award by Mike
21 – Ecology, Associated Petroleum Products settle water quality penalty by Mike
21 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – UW Tacoma enrollment sets record by Mike
21 – United Way of Mason County begins grant cycle by Mike
21 – Cities, counties getting $23.4 million for stormwater-control projects by Mike
21 – Dickey's coming to Federal Way by Mike
21 – Housing sales fall throughout South Sound in 2010 by Mike
20 – New dining/catering venue coming to downtown Olympia by Mike
20 – One last chance to find out Who's Who by Mike
20 – HiLine Homes splitting into separate companies by Mike
20 – People on the Move by Mike
20 – Umpqua among Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For' by Mike
20 – Washington businesses to get $43 million tax break on 2010 taxes by Mike
20 – CalPortland's DuPont plant recognized for safety, environmental stewardship by Mike
20 – New Franciscan Health System hospital opening Feb. 2 in Enumclaw by Mike
20 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
19 – Blog watch: Budgets, solar power, lofts and art space by Mike
19 – Thomas tapped as chief of Kent police by Mike
19 – Woody's partner says parking, not legal issues sank restaurant by Mike
19 – Unemployment rate ticks up despite additional jobs by Mike
19 – Real GDP revised upward for Q3 2010 by Mike
19 – Ridership on Amtrak Cascades hits all-time record in 2010 by Mike
19 – Kidder Mathews drops ties to GVA group by Mike
19 – MINW/DINW corporate offices move to downtown Tacoma by Mike
18 – BE Who's Who coming to Thurston County on Wednesday by Mike
18 – People on the Move by Mike
18 – Washington AG’s Office joins settlement concerning Comcast/NBC merger by Mike
18 – Visitors to Washington spent $15.2 billion in 2010 by Mike
18 – L&I’s fraud-fighting program collects $137 million by Mike
17 – Schilling Park project receives $200,000 grant by Mike
17 – Windermere expands into University Place by Mike
17 – Finalists named for Shelton Mason Chamber annual awards by Mike
17 – Around the Sound by Mike
17 – DSHS sets standards for judging accountability by Mike
17 – Woodards tapped to lead Tacoma Urban League by Mike
14 – Around the Sound by Mike
14 – Real average earnings dip by Mike
14 – Consumer Price Index rises by Mike
13 – Anchor Blue closing all 117 locations, including Tacoma store by Mike
13 – Digestive Health Specialists recognized for quality, safety by Mike
13 – Small businesses now have a direct line to FDIC by Mike
13 – People on the Move by Mike
13 – Two more chances to find out Who's Who by Mike
13 – Construction materials prices higher in December by Mike
13 – Providence Physician Network changes name to Providence Medical Group by Mike
13 – Producer Price Index continues upward trend by Mike
13 – Trade deficit ticks down by Mike
12 – Village Green recognized for recycling efforts by Mike
12 – HCC Foundation receives $155,325 donation by Mike
12 – Blog watch: Bipartisanship, business help, gold digging and underwriting by Mike
12 – Electronics recycling program shows growth by Mike
12 – 2011 looking good for franchises by Mike
12 – CEO departures surge as year ends by Mike
11 – State economy improving, but job growth still slow by Mike
11 – Cheaper garbage rates coming to Kent by Mike
11 – People on the Move by Mike
11 – Yelm commercial site going on auction block by Mike
11 – Centralia College COE named Bellwether Award finalist by Mike
11 – Employment declines, wages rise by Mike
10 – Not too late to sign up for Who's Who, Book of Lists launch party by Mike
10 – SiteCrafting recognized for exemplary workplace practices by Mike
10 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
10 – Volunteers needed for Transfer of Development Rights Committee by Mike
10 – Around the Sound by Mike
10 – Employment Trends Index continues to rise by Mike
10 – Seasonal hiring up 29 percent in 2010 by Mike
7 – Sound Transit cracking down on parking enforcement by Mike
7 – Around the Sound by Mike
7 – SBA puts more capital, assistance behind exporting by Mike
7 – Construction unemployment hits 20.7 percent in December by Mike
6 – Longshore union leader advocates for transportation projects by Breanne
6 – Port of Tacoma wants to improve, streamline Foreign Trade Zone by Mike
6 – Gig Harbor receives clean audit by Mike
6 – People on the Move by Mike
6 – Layoff-avoidance program sets record by Mike
6 – January hiring expected to continue upward trend by Mike
5 – Online labor demand dips slightly by Mike
5 – Korsmo Construction reaches safety goal by Mike
5 – Blog watch: Early start, water quality, bikes, groceries and rentals by Mike
5 – South Sound housing sales end year on down note by Mike
5 – Taxable retail sales up 0.2 percent statewide during Q3 by Mike
5 – 2010 lowest job-cut year since 1997 by Mike
5 – Thurston groups receive historic preservation grants by Mike
5 – Puget Sound Health Alliance launches program to improve hospital care by Mike
5 – Private sector adds nearly 300K jobs during December by Mike
4 – TBCOT in talks to purchase Rainiers by Mike
4 – JayRay earns AMCP awards by Mike
4 – People on the Move by Mike
4 – Small Business Employment Index shows job growth for December by Mike
4 – South Sound jobless rates mixed during November by Mike
3 – Emergency Food Network nets over $100K in foundation funding by Mike
3 – Harbor Hill development gets green light by Mike
3 – Titus-Will purchases Parkland Chevrolet by Mike
3 – Determining sales tax rates made easier by Mike
3 – SBA supports more than $12B in lending during Q4 by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
3 – Private nonresidential construction spending slips by Mike
3 – Job seekers frustrated, uncertain about prospects by Mike
3 – Commercial real estate recovery expected to continue by Mike

2010

December

30 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
30 – Pierce County simplifying sewer connection charge by Mike
30 – Tax 'compromise' exposes 65,000 small businesses, farms to estate taxes by Mike
30 – People on the Move by Mike
30 – L&I schedules public hearing on workers’ comp premium rate increase by Mike
30 – State Board of Pharmacy enacts emergency ban on synthetic marijuana products by Mike
29 – Pierce County businesses battling lack of qualified work force by Mike
29 – Sound Transit revenue off, expenses up by Mike
29 – MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital transitioning leadership by Mike
29 – Blog watch: Liabilities, ghosts, signs and stories by Mike
29 – AG reaches agreement on conditions for Qwest-CenturyLink merger by Mike
29 – Ecology customers say regulatory permits are reasonable, staff are helpful by Mike
28 – State introduces online registration for certain charities by Mike
28 – WTC Tacoma has ambitious plan for 2011 by Mike
28 – People on the Move by Mike
28 – Corporate America not making the grade in public expectations by Mike
28 – Government market expected to continue to spur economic recovery by Mike
27 – Economic Climate Study shows mixed results by Mike
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Emergency repairs will restrict traffic at South 35th St. and Union Ave. by Mike
27 – PSE Foundation awards more than $200,000 to nonprofits by Mike
23 – Retailers lose busiest shopping day with Christmas falling on Saturday by Mike
23 – People on the Move by Mike
23 – 1 in 3 Pierce County firms expecting to add full-timers in 2011 by Mike
23 – Heritage Financial repays $24 million in TARP funds by Mike
22 – Tacoma Arts Commission funds 21 projects by Mike
22 – Businesses save $1.78M by e-filing state excise tax returns by Mike
22 – Blog watch: Budget reality, another seat, civil salaries and something special by Mike
22 – $3.5M renovation under way at Cascade Homes in Kent by Mike
22 – CGC offering free job advice Dec. 27-28 by Mike
22 – 2010 another record-setting year for unemployment claims by Mike
22 – CFC sets record for fundraising by Mike
22 – Consumers expected to pack stores on Christmas Eve by Mike
22 – Olympia Master Builders honor best of 2010 by Mike
21 – MultiCare approved to build new hospital in Covington by Mike
21 – People on the Move by Mike
21 – Goodwill store coming to Shelton by Mike
21 – REI expanding into Olympia by Mike
21 – Ecology OKs changes to rule on permits for air pollution sources by Mike
21 – Deals, schedules fuel last-minute shopping by Mike
21 – FDIC-insured institutions tally net income of $14.5 billion for Q3 by Mike
20 – Master Builders Association of Pierce County doles out honors by Mike
20 – Around the Sound by Mike
20 – JBLM expected to significantly boost area economy during next 5 years by Mike
20 – Ecology expanding sources of information about spills by Mike
20 – Executives facing greater job demands than five years ago by Mike
20 – Thurston County District Court welcomes new presiding judge by Mike
20 – MRS Investments buys Kent-based distribution center by Mike
20 – Governor restores some Medicaid cuts by Mike
20 – Holiday bargains help entice shoppers by Mike
17 – Moody’s affirms Sound Transit bond ratings by Mike
17 – Gig Harbor Chamber honors community leaders by Mike
17 – Transportation Commission wants input on TNB photo toll proposal by Mike
17 – Around the Sound by Mike
17 – GDP revised upward by Mike
17 – KeyBank, City of Tacoma discontinue Bank to Bay Run by Mike
17 – Department of Revenue launches delinquent taxpayer amnesty program by Mike
17 – Personal income growth slows by Mike
16 – Transportation plan emphasizes link between investment, jobs and the economy by Mike
16 – ShoWare Center marquee installation under way by Mike
16 – People on the Move by Mike
16 – State approves funds to improve rail safety in central Thurston County by Mike
16 – Economy poised for moderate, sustainable growth by Mike
16 – Heritage Financial nets more than $50 million in stock sale by Mike
16 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
16 – SBA launches initiatives to  increasing lending in underserved communities by Mike
16 – Horizons 2011 predicts steady growth for Pierce County by Mike
15 – Blog Watch: Budget gloom, forecasts to come and a warehouse purchase by Breanne
15 – Thurston EDC forecast: Prepare now for future success by Breanne
15 – Governor's proposed budget includes deep cuts by Breanne
15 – PenMet Foundation to change name in 2011 by Breanne
15 – Kent City Council passes balanced 2011 budget by Breanne
15 – Consumer Price Index crawls upward by Breanne
15 – Real average hourly earnings drop slightly by Breanne
15 – Pierce County to hand off control of 8 parks by Breanne
14 – Sugg tapped as University Place city manager by Mike
14 – Mason County PUD No. 3 approves 2011 budget by Mike
14 – Hotel occupancy up, but average daily room rates decline by Mike
14 – People on the Move by Mike
14 – Employment remains in a holding pattern by Mike
14 – Americans want more control over their digital personas by Mike
14 – Producer Price Index rises by Mike
13 – Economic recovery continues to be weak by Mike
13 – Around the Sound by Mike
13 – $145,000 grant enhances education for hospital workers in Pierce County by Mike
13 – Gates Foundation joins UWPC giving challenge by Mike
13 – Funded status of corporate pensions slips $22B by Mike
13 – Weyerhaeuser expects to pay 15-cent quarterly dividend by Mike
13 – The Carol Milgard Breast Center receives excellence award by Mike
10 – Around the Sound by Mike
10 – Lakewood businesses now eligible for CDBG funding by Mike
10 – Employees starting to think long-term again by Mike
10 – Washington eligible for additional high-speed rail funding by Mike
10 – Orthopaedic Healing Center tops 1,000 joint replacements by Mike
10 – Unemployment benefits to drop by $25 a week for many by Mike
10 – Trade deficit show substantial decline by Mike
9 – Puyallup receives state grant for
 River Road project by Mike
9 – Commencement Bay Coffee Co. to close Dec. 23 by Breanne
9 – People on the Move by Mike
9 – WorkForce Central seeking nominations for development awards by Mike
9 – Coram Deo Capital Partners acquires Automated Systems of Tacoma by Mike
9 – State awards Pierce County $2.9 million in stormwater grants by Mike
9 – U.S. homes set to lose $1.7 trillion in value during 2010 by Mike
9 – Heritage Financial launches $45 million public offering of common stock by Mike
8 – Port of Olympia garners $6.5M in capital project funding by Mike
8 – Transportation Commission set to approve 20-year plan, consider photo tolls for TNB by Mike
8 – 'Clicks vs. bricks' – where are the best deals? by Mike
8 – CEO turnover falls again in November by Mike
8 – Blog watch: Rocky start, new online tool, parking changes and a streetscape project by Mike
8 – 2011 unemployment tax rates rising for most employers by Mike
8 – Fred Meyer, QFC associates ratify labor agreement by Mike
8 – Tacoma City Council approves budget by Mike
7 – Paying for health care top retirement fear by Mike
7 – Pacific Functional Fluids fined for failing to report chemicals by Mike
7 – McKinley Irvin opening a new Tacoma office by Mike
7 – Employment Trends Index rises again by Mike
7 – State economic/revenue forecast remains dim by Mike
7 – Kreidler rejects Regence rate change by Mike
7 – ’Tis the season to be – sidetracked by Mike
7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – Overall healthiness slightly improved in U.S., Washington by Mike
7 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
7 – Business owners growing increasingly optimistic by Mike
7 – Unemployment rate dips in Tacoma, holds steady in Olympia by Mike
6 – Home sales, prices decline throughout South Sound by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – Road work during winter storm cost Pierce County extra $372K by Mike
6 – GCI Ad Agency earns Davey Award by Mike
3 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
3 – Pinnacle closing Tacoma plant, moving operations to Iowa by Mike
3 – Judge tosses another Lowney claim against BIAW by Mike
3 – Nonresidential construction employment down slightly in November by Mike
3 – Flow International reports narrow loss on increased revenue by Mike
3 – December hiring expected to inch up by Mike
2 – Thurston Chamber names best bosses by Mike
2 – Bates Technical College receives $10,000 grant to support diversity initiatives by Mike
2 – People on the Move by Mike
2 – RV dealers plead guilty to sales tax theft by Mike
2 – Younger workers more apt to embrace career coaches by Mike
2 – Positive economic news fails to shake consumer pessimism by Mike
2 – Heritage Bank opening Gig Harbor branch by Mike
2 – Business Connection wants to know your hiring plans by Mike
1 – 'Green' buildings expected to boost ROI by Mike
1 – Ford sales surge 24 percent during November by Mike
1 – Blog watch: No rush, meet and greet, lost and found? by Mike
1 – State Health Care Authority suspending community clinic grants on Jan. 1 by Mike
1 – State updates construction stormwater permit by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending down in October by Mike
1 – State’s tech exports down $366 million in 2009 by Mike
1 – Online labor demand increases by Mike
1 – Gig Harbor opening new pier by Mike
1 – Broadway Center receives $25,000 grant for American Roots and Jazz Series by Mike
1 – Planned job cuts surge to 8-month high by Mike
1 – Private sector continues to add jobs by Mike
1 – Q1 hiring outlook ticks down by Mike

November

30 – MultiCare’s heart program earns certification from Joint Commission by Mike
30 – Diesel fuel spilled into Tacoma's Blair Waterway by Mike
30 – Cyber Monday online spending surpasses Black Friday online purchases by Mike
30 – People on the Move by Mike
30 – Rising materials prices, flat finished project prices squeezing construction industry by Mike
30 – Holiday parties on the rise, but many keeping festivities low key by Mike
30 – Tacoma Arts Commission nets $10,000 grant to support Art at Work by Mike
30 – Intuit Small Business Employment Index shows slight job growth for November by Mike
29 – Providence seeks volunteers for Jeep Patrol by Mike
29 – Around the Sound by Mike
29 – Burkhart Dental Supply earns two MarCom Awards by Mike
29 – Black Friday weekend sees big crowds, big spending by Mike
29 – Olympia needs volunteers for advisory committees by Mike
26 – Minimum wage hike facing legal challenge by Mike
26 – Cyber Monday significance rises by Mike
26 – Around the Sound by Mike
26 – Small Business Saturday hopes to shine light on Washington’s job creators by Mike
26 – Washington drivers spending less time stuck in traffic by Mike
24 – Blog watch: Fixes, updates, support and weekend preview by Mike
24 – Leavey Foundation commits up to $2 million to UPS Center for Health Sciences by Mike
24 – Ecology second-quarter penalties total $223,000 by Mike
24 – Powell Human Resources receives recognition by Mike
24 – Road conditions improving by Mike
23 – Roads conditions improving; WSDOT prepares for heavy holiday travel by Mike
23 – SBA offering advice on business expansion by Mike
23 – Building scheduled for demolition burns by Mike
23 – People on the Move by Mike
23 – LeMay not following usual course by Mike
23 – FDIC-insured institutions earned $14.5B in Q3
 by Mike
22 – Weather makes for treacherous start to work week by Mike
22 – Officers memorial to be dedicated Sunday by Mike
22 – PUD No. 3 helps chamber beautification project go green by Mike
22 – Around the Sound by Mike
22 – State’s recycling rate holds steady by Mike
22 – Saint Martin’s offering one-year teacher certification program by Mike
19 – Around the Sound by Mike
19 – Online tool available to help small businesses begin exporting by Mike
19 – Lasley, Scorcio, Selden receive tourism awards by Mike
19 – WSDOT investigation leads to nine months in jail for former employee by Mike
18 – O'Malley tapped as presiding judge for Pierce County District Court by Mike
18 – Tacoma seeking City of Destiny Awards nominees by Mike
18 – Ecology approves Des Moines’ updated shoreline development standards by Mike
18 – People on the Move by Mike
18 – CAC recommends photo tolling option on Tacoma Narrows Bridge by Mike
18 – Kent delays drainage rate increase by Mike
18 – State still facing tough revenue forecast by Mike
18 – Hilltop Action Coalition wins national award by Mike
18 – John Korsmo Construction launches new brand identity by Mike
18 – Washington ranks second in 2010 State New Economy Index by Mike
18 – Economic downturn widespread among states in 2009 by Mike
18 – Waste Management acquiring Glacier Recycle by Mike
17 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
17 – Pacific, Fife among top cities for per capita retail sales by Mike
17 – Tacoma will recommend – not require – side sewer inspections by Mike
17 – Blog watch: Horizons, elections, boats and caps by Mike
17 – Streak of private-sector job gains continues by Mike
17 – Cost of construction materials rises by Mike
17 – Federal Way nears land purchase for Civic Center/PACC by Mike
17 – Real average hour earnings off slightly by Mike
17 – CPI ticks up by Mike
17 – E-Commerce, online gaming phishing attacks surge in Q3 by Mike
16 – People on the Move by Mike
16 – E911 tax rates increase, apply to VoIP phone services Jan. 1 by Mike
16 – Construction Backlog 
Indicator falls 3.3 percent by Mike
16 – Dannenberg named city manager of Puyallup by Mike
16 – Developer, Gig Harbor reach agreement on Harbor Hill by Mike
16 – PPI continues upward trend by Mike
15 – Around the Sound by Mike
15 – Port of Tacoma construction could cause temporary noise, night-time lights by Mike
15 – Shoppers believe Black Friday is more than just hype by Mike
15 – Technology frees up 'hold' time for unemployment claimants by Mike
15 – Tech exports to China rising rapidly by Mike
12 – Around the Sound by Mike
12 – America’s Credit Union opens new branch on original site by Mike
12 – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber seeking help with CEO search by Mike
12 – Best Western Park Plaza earns customer care award by Mike
11 – BE salutes veterans by Mike
11 – People on the Move by Mike
11 – Grocery workers overwhelmingly authorize strike by Mike
11 – Consumers appear bullish on fashion spending by Mike
11 – Securities market back at pre-crisis levels by Mike
11 – Health care costs for privately insured climb 6.3 percent by Mike
11 – Not everyone going home for the holidays by Mike
11 – Shea Carr Jewell on national Hot Firm list by Mike
11 – South Hill North Data Center receives NAIOP honor by Mike
10 – Not paying workers’ comp could be costly to construction employers by Mike
10 – RV dealers charged with felony sales tax theft by Mike
10 – Northwest Credit Union Association formed by Mike
10 – Blog watch: Special sessions, making money and financial forecasts by Mike
10 – Dicks stepping down as executive director of Puget Sound Partnership by Mike
10 – Holiday spending still being tempered by economic worries by Mike
10 – October sees fewest CEO exits since April 2009 by Mike
10 – Trade deficit narrows by Mike
10 – Downward spiral continues for home values by Mike
9 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
9 – People on the Move by Mike
9 – Providence named LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project award recipient by Mike
9 – FDIC OKs temporary unlimited coverage for some accounts by Mike
9 – Emergency unemployment benefits to be phased out by Mike
8 – L&I proposes 12 percent workers’ compensation rate increase for 2011 by Mike
8 – Around the Sound by Mike
8 – Sharp to head Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau by Mike
8 – Employment Trends Index rebounds slightly by Mike
8 – Holiday hiring off to hot start by Mike
8 – PCB reopens under Heritage flag by Mike
8 – U.S. real estate sellers, buyers poised for activity by Mike
5 – FDIC closes Pierce Commercial Bank by Breanne
5 – Around the Sound by Breanne
5 – Small businesses plan to give more to clients, not employees by Breanne
5 – Health Insurance Partnership designates health plans for small employers by Breanne
5 – Gig Harbor expansion project increases sewer capacity by Breanne
5 – Small gains expected for November hiring by Breanne
4 – Tacoma, Pierce County hotel occupancy numbers climb by Mike
4 – Restaurants raising money for Lakewood Police Memorial by Mike
4 – Home sales in South Sound remain sluggish by Mike
4 – People on the Move by Mike
4 – CFOs struggle with costs, benefits of social media by Mike
4 – Taxes on candy, bottled water, carbonated beverages end Dec. 2 by Mike
3 – Lacey Chamber doles out 2010 Business Awards by Mike
3 – Blog watch: Rankings, scores, power and projects by Mike
3 – Russell welcomed to Seattle by Editorial
3 – Who's in charge? by Mike
3 – Saint Martin’s eyeing revival of nursing program by Mike
3 – Unemployment rates drop in South Sound by Mike
3 – Private-sector employment up by Mike
3 – Job cuts edge up slightly In October by Mike
2 – UPS professor selected for economic theory research project by Mike
2 – People on the Move by Mike
2 – Tacoma projects tapped for commercial real estate awards by Mike
2 – Small businesses still aren't buying commercial property by Mike
2 – Drug maker to pay Washington $6M to resolve case by Mike
2 – NewWood to restart former Boise Cascade plant; plans to hire 150 people by Mike
1 – HCC receives nearly $1.09 million to expand education, employment services by Mike
1 – Around the Sound by Mike
1 – Heritage reports increase in net income by Mike
1 – Nonresidential construction spending points lower in September by Mike
1 – Intuit Small Business Employment Index reports pick-up in job growth by Mike
1 – Online job demand rises by Mike

October

29 – FDIC, Westside Community Bank agree to consent order by Mike
29 – Revenue director departing for private sector by Breanne
29 – Around the Sound by Mike
29 – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber reducing staff size by Mike
29 – Nonresidential fixed investment GDP slows in third quarter by Mike
29 – Northwest Commercial Bank swings back to black by Mike
29 – Weyerhaeuser reports earnings of $1.1 billion for Q3 by Mike
29 – Compensation costs increase by Mike
28 – Universal Auto Group nabs Fiat dealership by Mike
28 – Construction begins on new eye clinic by Mike
28 – Economic outlook shows weak recovery by Mike
28 – Hours extended for Washington’s unemployment-claims call centers by Mike
28 – People on the Move by Mike
28 – Home values keep job seekers near home by Mike
28 – Economic nexus tutorial can help clarify interstate tax standard by Mike
28 – Refinancing of debt should save Thurston about $1 million by Mike
28 – Columbia Banking System reports $2.5M profit for Q3 by Mike
27 – Tacoma Narrows Bridge group to continue photo-tolling discussion by Mike
27 – HCT receives $50,000 for neighborhood projects by Mike
27 – Blog watch: Rankings, forum, film, infrastructure improvements and retail sales by Mike
27 – American Tire Distributors selects site in Auburn by Mike
27 – Council adopts measures to stimulate economic development by Mike
26 – People on the Move by Mike
26 – State recovers $11.7 million for public pension funds by Mike
26 – Ferry landing to get grant-funded facelift by Mike
26 – Thurston residents get extra day to pay property taxes by Mike
26 – Consumer confidence improves slightly by Mike
26 – ACS ramps up hiring by Mike
26 – Pennies saved on postage add up to millions for state agency by Mike
25 – Majority of online retailers expecting strong sales this holiday season by Mike
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – Museum of Glass curator leaving position by Mike
25 – Ecology seeking comments on children's product reporting rule by Mike
25 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
22 – Around the Sound by Mike
22 – HR managers less confident in hiring gains for Q4 by Mike
22 – Vangard earns two Emerald City Applause Awards by Mike
22 – CVB seeking tourism 'STARS' by Mike
22 – Federal Way honoring business recycling leaders by Mike
21 – Titus-Will Ford rolls to top in tire sales by Mike
21 – Centralia College Foundation acquires outdoor habitat by Mike
21 – SafePlace honored by National Network to End Domestic Violence by Mike
21 – EDB drive off to good start by Editorial
21 – People on the Move by Mike
21 – Leading Economic Index points to slow growth through early 2011 by Mike
20 – Economic recovery slow, but happening by Breanne
20 – TrueBlue revenue up 10 percent for Q3 by Mike
20 – GDP increases, but at slower pace than first quarter by Mike
20 – Blog watch: 'union tax,' task force, civility and shelter by Mike
20 – MultiCare begins using CyberKnife for cancer treatment by Mike
19 – State receives $647,000 grant to help health insurance consumers by Mike
19 – People on the Move by Mike
19 – Private sector adds jobs; jobless rate holds steady by Mike
19 – Bates makes Quasim permanent president by Mike
19 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
19 – Search on for Thurston County's best boss by Mike
19 – Employment decreases, but average weekly wages inch up by Mike
18 – Landmarks Preservation Commission needs volunteers by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
18 – Enrollment and transfers up at UW Tacoma by Mike
18 – 1st Security Bank reopens Puyallup branch by Mike
18 – Tacoma General wins Consumer Choice Award by Mike
18 – SiteCrafting recognized among 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Mike
18 – SBA seeking nominations for state small business awards by Mike
18 – Auditors finding more unpaid taxes in 2010 by Mike
15 – Minimum wage going up again by Editorial
15 – MultiCare hospitals win award by Breanne
15 – PLU reports $10 million bequest by Editorial
15 – Real average hourly earnings fell slightly by Breanne
15 – Consumer Price Index sees slight increase by Breanne
15 – Rushforth's parent among safest by Editorial
15 – Pierce County wins hazard mitigation grant by Breanne
15 – Weyerhaeuser declares quarterly dividend by Breanne
15 – Around the Sound by Breanne
15 – Kreidler orders Regence BlueShield to cover children by Breanne
15 – Port of Tacoma's website can notify constituents of business opportunities by Breanne
15 – Paying Revenue taxes online gets $1 cheaper by Breanne
15 – Social Security will not go up in 2011 by Breanne
14 – Lawsuit challenging health care reform will move forward by Breanne
14 – Prices for construction materials down in September by Mike
14 – Thurston County selling surplus items online by Mike
14 – Providence and Cardiology Associates join forces by Mike
14 – People on the Move by Mike
14 – Tacoma Power receives national recognition for customer satisfaction and value
 by Mike
14 – Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center tapped to host state GOP convention by Mike
14 – Trade deficit widens by Mike
14 – PPI continues to rise by Mike
13 – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber hosts annual meeting, expo by Breanne
13 – Blog watch: Income taxes, happenings and shoreline plans by Mike
13 – Kent mayor's budget adds employees, eliminates furloughs by Mike
13 – Recession has eroded workers' relationships with their bosses by Mike
13 – CEO departures surge in September by Mike
13 – McKenna, DFI join multistate investigation into mortgage servicers by Mike
12 – Revenue automatically renewing reseller permits for most contractors by Mike
12 – People on the Move by Mike
12 – WSU Extension 4-H receives $50,000 grant for robotics by Mike
12 – Employment Trends Index declines by Mike
12 – Workers waste weeks searching through office clutter by Mike
11 – State making slow economic recovery progress by Mike
11 – Around the Sound by Mike
11 – Thurston County Therapeutic Court programs receive funding grants by Mike
11 – Hotel occupancy increases, but rates fall slightly by Mike
11 – Correction: Superior Court grant award by Mike
11 – Holiday hiring expected to total 200,000 by Mike
8 – Transportation Northwest Credit Union merges with Alaska USA by Mike
8 – Around the Sound by Mike
8 – ACS expanding to Meridian Campus by Mike
8 – SBA implements higher maximum loan sizes by Mike
8 – Hiring expected to edge up this month by Mike
8 – Construction unemployment rises by Mike
7 – Local drug court gets federal boost by Mike
7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – Pierce, Thurston buck decline in taxable retail sales by Mike
7 – Small business owners expect 'bumpy road' ahead by Mike
7 – Weyerhaeuser again named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index by Mike
6 – AG secures mortgage payment help for Wachovia, World Savings Bank borrowers by Mike
6 – Blog watch: Consequences, meetings and potential impacts by Mike
6 – Troops and traffic: What's Lakewood's plan? by Mike
6 – Private sector shed jobs last month by Mike
5 – Pierce County District Court gets grant to plan for branch closure, consolidation by Mike
5 – PCTV wins national programming awards by Mike
5 – Olympia City Council will discuss, vote on business issues tonight by Breanne
5 – Irving A. Lassen Foundation moving funds to Community Foundation by Mike
5 – Kent Valley industrial market stabilizing by Mike
5 – Port EDC launches program to seed small cities’ projects by Mike
5 – People on the Move by Mike
5 – 2 South Sound nonprofits earn SBA PRIME grants by Mike
5 – State tax collections down 3.1 percent by Mike
5 – September sees slow home sales in South Sound by Mike
5 – Retaining departing CEOs on board may impact firm performance by Mike
5 – Kent takes ownership of parking garage site by Mike
4 – Recovery loan incentives spur increased SBA lending in FY 2010 by Mike
4 – Around the Sound by Mike
4 – South Sound philanthropists honored by Mike
4 – Small business employment grows, but rate slows by Mike
4 – Highline Community College working to boost export opportunities by Mike
4 – Washington among most tax-friendly states for retirees by Mike
4 – Corporate Casework assets put up for auction by Mike
1 – Olympia moving business ordered to close by Mike
1 – Regulators recommend steep penalties for Kent-based moving company’s violations by Mike
1 – Around the Sound by Mike
1 – Steilacoom papermill coming apart by Mike
1 – Side sewer inspection requirement for home sellers delayed again by Mike
1 – Private nonresidential construction spending slips in August by Mike
1 – Weyerhaeuser restructures leadership of three divisions by Mike

September

30 – Point Ruston, Silver Cloud, union resolve litigation by Mike
30 – First I-5 carpool lane in Pierce County set to open by Mike
30 – State offering free Microsoft online courses by Mike
30 – People on the Move by Mike
30 – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber names interim CEO by Mike
30 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
30 – LKA expands Golden Wonder exploration program by Mike
30 – Fantasy football not sapping productivity by Mike
29 – Wilcox Family Farms wins green business award by Mike
29 – DSHS announces 6.3 percent across-the-board budget reductions by Mike
29 – Blog watch: Questions, protests, projects and opportunities by Mike
29 – Online job demand rises in September by Mike
29 – Electronic publications saving Dept. of Revenue more than $650,000 annually by Mike
29 – Sound Transit opens expanded lot for Puyallup Sounder riders by Mike
29 – Pierce County Emergency Management wins two awards by Mike
29 – Washington workers’ accuracy and customer service bring $6 million to state by Mike
29 – Jobless rates hold steady by Mike
28 – JBLM to open new gate soon by Editorial
28 – Federal Way expands energy-efficiency program by Mike
28 – Mason County PUD 3’s financial reporting wins accolades by Mike
28 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
28 – People on the Move by Mike
28 – PennyBiddr agrees to refund consumers under agreement with A.G. by Mike
28 – Consumer confidence pulls back by Mike
28 – Federal grant to assist domestic violence victims in Thurston County by Mike
28 – Providence closing Mason County chemical dependency center by Mike
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Organizations focusing on short-term implications of health care reform by Mike
27 – Huge gap in mortgage availability by Mike
27 – Sound Transit OKs plan to negotiate terms for city-funded Tacoma Link stop by Mike
27 – Puyallup Fair tops 1 million in attendance by Mike
24 – Lacey seeking volunteers for two boards by Mike
24 – Around the Sound by Mike
24 – Enterprise Cascadia receives $750,000 from USDA by Mike
24 – Mason County Habitat for Humanity receives $32,000 grant by Mike
24 – WSDOT partners with JBLM for I-5 congestion relief by Mike
24 – KeyBank continues expansion by Mike
23 – State receives housing support grant for people with mental illness by Mike
23 – Tacoma Power outlines proposed budget, rates for next two years by Mike
23 – People on the Move by Mike
23 – Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increases by Mike
23 – Washington avoids national ‘rough roads’ list by Mike
23 – AWB honors top manufacturers by Mike
22 – Blog watch: Initiatives, festivals, new websites and retail investment by Mike
22 – Thurston economy slips by Editorial
22 – Majority of federal domain names fail to meet security mandate by Mike
22 – Key health reforms start Thursday by Mike
22 – Allied Law Group ranked among best firms by Mike
22 – ATG Rehab expands footprint by Mike
22 – Construction set to begin on South Tacoma Community Center by Mike
21 – Hotel occupancy increases in Tacoma, Pierce County by Mike
21 – International tourism spending continues to grow by Mike
21 – Lakewood one of nation's '100 Best Communities for Young People' by Mike
21 – People on the Move by Mike
21 – Managers feeling more stressed than a year ago by Mike
21 – Nearly two-thirds of state's aerospace workers earn more than $30 an hour by Mike
21 – Construction backlog holds steady nationwide, falls in West by Mike
20 – Martin to receive ‘Passing the Torch’ award by Mike
20 – Around the Sound by Mike
20 – Recent sales, payroll gains could portend stronger seasonal retail hiring by Mike
20 – TSMP draft available for review by Mike
20 – State personal income continues to grow by Mike
17 – Around the Sound by Mike
17 – Bridge to the Beach opens to the public by Mike
17 – Average hourly earnings hold steady by Mike
17 – McGavick planning to retire in January by Mike
17 – Consumer Price Index inches upward by Mike
16 – People on the Move by Mike
16 – Economic, revenue forecast revised downward by Mike
16 – Construction materials prices edge higher by Mike
16 – Providence St. Peter launching round-the-clock care for women, infants by Mike
16 – Pierce County Ethics Commission needs volunteer by Mike
16 – PPI increases in August by Mike
15 – Property tax revenue up 2.1 percent in 2010 by Mike
15 – Unemployment rate holds steady by Mike
15 – Cold storage warehouse opening celebrated by Editorial
15 – L&I will wait on 2011 rates by Mike
15 – Thurston County receives farmland preservation assistance grant by Mike
15 – BE recognizes 2010 Women of Influence by Mike
15 – Blog watch: Executive orders, initiatives, benefits and bowls by Mike
14 – People on the move by Breanne
14 – Providence settles Certificate of Need appeal by Mike
14 – Shawl retiring after 21 years at Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful by Mike
14 – Tech industry adds 30,200 jobs in first half of 2010 by Mike
14 – Highline Community College sees double-digit enrollment increase by Mike
14 – IID joins NCFTA and Microsoft’s Internet Fraud Alert program by Mike
14 – U.S. retailers, suppliers remain cautiously optimistic by Mike
13 – Harborstone named 2010 Air Force Credit Union of the Year by Mike
13 – Around the Sound by Mike
13 – Social Security publishes final HEART Act rules by Mike
13 – AT&T Mobility files land use application for Log Cabin Road site by Mike
13 – Farrelli's recognized for commitment to community service by Mike
10 – Fort Lewis preferred site for 5,700 additional soldiers by Mike
10 – Around the Sound by Mike
10 – NFIB poll shows big support for busting state liquor monopoly by Mike
10 – PPN's newest clinic will focus on team-based, patient-centered care by Mike
10 – State approves money to improve rail safety in Thurston County by Mike
10 – IT executives foresee uptick in hiring by Mike
9 – People on the Move by Mike
9 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
9 – Pierce County hosting purchasing forum by Mike
9 – Trade deficit narrows by Mike
9 – Two-thirds of Americans expecting double-dip recession by Mike
9 – LTC selects Class of 2011 by Mike
8 – Blog watch: Parking ambassadors, openings, closings and less space by Mike
8 – United Way of Pierce County receives $500,000 challenge grant by Mike
8 – Puget Sound protection efforts get $13 million boost from EPA grants by Mike
8 – Flow International increases revenue but reports net loss by Mike
8 – Kent Station adds three merchants by Mike
7 – Grant money available for renewable energy feasibility studies by Mike
7 – People on the Move by Mike
7 – Pierce College launching online physical therapist assistant program by Mike
7 – WSDOT receives 21 applications for rail projects by Mike
7 – Employment Trends Index declines by Mike
3 – Home sales slip during August by Mike
3 – Economic outlook weakens significantly by Mike
3 – Around the Sound by Mike
3 – Nearly two-thirds of working Americans doubt they'll ever be able to retire by Mike
3 – State launches natural resources Web portal by Mike
3 – Tax incentives save businesses $236 million by Mike
3 – UPS honored for neighborhood alliances by Mike
3 – Jobless rate for construction industry falls slightly by Mike
3 – Port of Tacoma ordered to restore wetlands by Mike
2 – Many developers in court by Mike
2 – People on the Move by Mike
2 – Longtime chamber leader to retire by Editorial
2 – Federal Way accepting applications for tourism enhancement grants by Mike
2 – WSDOT adds new tools to deliver travel information by Mike
2 – Heritage Bank selected among best places to work by Mike
2 – Washington auto insurance rate holds steady by Mike
1 – Washington bucks flat government FTE trend by Mike
1 – Blog watch: Fishin', fields, visits, fruits and links by Mike
1 – Sumner mattress plant recognized for workplace safety by Mike
1 – Executives plan moderate increase in professional-level hiring by Mike
1 – Private nonresidential construction spending higher in July by Mike
1 – Planned job cuts drop to 10-year low by Mike
1 – Online job demand dips in August after rising in July by Mike
1 – Private sector employment dips by Mike
1 – Baristas to open new flagship in Kent by Mike

August

31 – People on the Move by Breanne
31 – Quality outcomes targeted in new health care reform pilot projects by Mike
31 – South Korean ambassador tours Port of Tacoma by Mike
31 – St. Martin’s students develop way for pulp mills to save energy by Mike
31 – Consumer confidence ticks up by Mike
30 – Nominees sought for state’s highest civics award by Mike
30 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
30 – Around the Sound by Mike
30 – Reseller permits lead to increased taxable building supply sales by Mike
30 – Job growth slows by Mike
27 – Around the Sound by Mike
27 – Small businesses receive record amount of federal contracts by Mike
27 – HOV work closes I-5 lanes and ramps in Pierce County this weekend by Mike
26 – Sound Transit awards Sounder D-to-M Streets contract to MidMountain by Mike
26 – Workforce Central seeking input about background checks by Mike
26 – Fans turning out in growing numbers for U.S. Amateur by Mike
26 – People on the Move by Mike
26 – Museum of Glass receives highest level of accreditation by Mike
26 – Retailers getting boost from back-to-school shoppers by Mike
26 – Walmart ready to build in Tumwater by Mike
26 – EPA grant will help Tacoma trucking company reduce emissions by Mike
26 – Hughes Group owner named national Minority Small Business Person of the Year by Mike
25 – Blog watch: Competition, surveys, questions and answers by Mike
25 – Pierce County Auditor's Office taps local company for new ballot drop boxes by Mike
25 – Taxpayer compliance improves to 97.9 percent of taxes due by Mike
25 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
25 – Two-thirds of Weyerhaeuser shareholders opt for cash special dividend by Mike
24 – State revokes Olympia CPA's credentials by Mike
24 – People on the Move by Mike
24 – Redefault rates on loan modifications dropping by Mike
24 – Online life insurance searches grow by 15 percent by Mike
24 – Print NW receives IDEAlliance G7 Certification by Mike
24 – Professional groups, social media top ways to build visibility by Mike
24 – New sewage inspection program begins in Thurston County on Sept. 1 by Mike
24 – ACU buys Venture Bank building by Mike
23 – First parking pay station going up by Mike
23 – Providence seeking input from former patients to improve hospital policy by Mike
23 – Around the Sound by Mike
23 – Valley Cities losing CEO by Mike
23 – Job market recovery stronger than many think by Mike
23 – West Cost Paper becoming WCP Solutions by Mike
20 – St. Joseph Medical Center receives award for stroke care by Mike
20 – Around the Sound by Mike
20 – Clover Park, Bates ink deal to broadcast student programs by Mike
20 – HOV environmental mitigation project begins in Tacoma by Mike
20 – Providence St. Peter Hospital adding 21-bed unit by Mike
20 – Volunteers sought for hospital disaster drill by Mike
20 – Workplace fatalities decline in Washington for 2009 by Mike
19 – Port of Tacoma settles EPA paperwork dispute for $137,000 by Mike
19 – People on the Move by Mike
19 – Tacoma takes home 2010 Joint Planning Award by Mike
19 – More than $1 million in Washington Mutual funds returned by Mike
19 – Washington’s adult smoking rate now third lowest in the nation by Mike
19 – Homeowner confidence in real estate market dips by Mike
19 – Website offers workers window into new careers by Mike
19 – Survey: Texting and talking while driving don't mix by Mike
19 – Pierce College seeking to develop center of veteran students by Mike
18 – Providence brings urology services to 
Lewis County by Mike
18 – Blog watch: Economy, shorelines, trails and caring by Mike
18 – State seeking $80 million in additional high-speed rail grants by Mike
18 – Work on Federal Way’s ‘triangle’ begins by Mike
18 – Washington successfully leveraging Recovery Act funds by Mike
17 – Booms caused by military aircraft by Breanne
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – Phishing attacks drop, but threats still exist by Mike
17 – Construction materials prices fall slightly by Mike
17 – Rainiers, Mariners extend player development contract by Mike
17 – Private-sector job growth stayed steady in July by Mike
17 – PPI breaks downward trend, rises 0.2 percent by Mike
16 – Around the Sound by Mike
16 – Newton taking helm of Mason County Habitat for Humanity by Mike
16 – State awarded $1 million to increase transparency of health insurance rates by Mike
16 – ‘E-filing’ continues to surge by Mike
16 – UW Tacoma, Evergreen top choices for veterans by Mike
16 – Big box retail users eye rebound by Mike
13 – Around the Sound by Mike
13 – Real average hourly earnings drop slightly by Mike
13 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
13 – Pilot project aims to better manage electricity grid by Mike
12 – People on the Move by Mike
12 – The Evergreen State College among Princeton's best by Mike
12 – State’s WorkFirst program takes cuts to balance budget by Mike
12 – Women’s Funding Alliance awards $357,500 in grants by Mike
12 – Columbia Banking System repays $76.9 million in CPP funds by Mike
12 – Washington AG accuses LCD makers of price fixing by Mike
12 – IID joins forces with FIRST by Mike
11 – Blog watch: State revenue shortfall, chief selection and indie films by Mike
11 – State report predicts vibrant private market if I-1082 is approved by Mike
11 – Heritage Bank opening Puyallup branch by Mike
11 – TrueBlue earns top ranking on Forbes’ 'Most Trustworthy Companies' list by Mike
11 – Line between work, personal travel continues to blur by Mike
11 – Report shows more signs of slowing economy by Mike
11 – KWA’s Senior City chosen as one of nation’s best by Mike
11 – Trade deficit widens substantially by Mike
10 – Governor, L&I announce new programs by Breanne
10 – Intelius, state reach $1.3 million settlement by Mike
10 – Gaps still remain between Americans with and without disabilities by Mike
10 – Warmer and drier conditions raise fire risks statewide by Mike
10 – Report assigns substantial economic value to nature by Mike
10 – People on the Move by Mike
10 – Economic impact of video game industry growing in Washington by Mike
9 – Topix.com agrees to nix 'pay-to-police' abuse policy by Mike
9 – Around the Sound by Mike
9 – Employment Trends Index increases by Mike
9 – Home values decline in Tacoma, tick up in Olympia by Mike
9 – Personal income declines by Mike
6 – MBK Senior Living acquires Firs retirement community by Mike
6 – OLTVCB taps Blankenship as interim executive director
 by Mike
6 – Around the Sound by Mike
6 – Health care lawsuit fight continues by Breanne
6 – Cargo volume trending upward by Mike
6 – Simmons recognized for worker safety by Mike
6 – Construction sector continues to shed jobs by Mike
6 – August hiring expected to inch up by Mike
5 – Housing activity mixed during July by Mike
5 – More than $400 million in unclaimed property refunded by Mike
5 – Federal Way begins installation of LED street lights by Mike
5 – State library making 'smart phones' a little smarter by Mike
5 – People on the Move by Mike
5 – Adverse events, medical errors now available online by Mike
4 – UW Tacoma opening Student Health Services facility by Mike
4 – Blog watch: Taxes, ballot issues, parking and billboards by Mike
4 – Dodd-Frank Act means new roles, responsibilities by Mike
4 – Consumer spending patterns still in flux by Mike
4 – Pierce County authorizes bonds for sewer improvements by Mike
4 – Private employment ticks up again by Mike
3 – Days of actually talking to employees appear numbered by Mike
3 – People on the Move by Mike
3 – Employment Security commissioner leaving post by Mike
3 – Tacoma/Valley Radiation Oncology Centers recognized for 'excellence' by Mike
3 – State transportation plan up for review by Mike
2 – Around the Sound by Mike
2 – Hotel occupancy improves, rates continue to fall by Mike
2 – New high risk pool begins enrollment today by Mike
2 – Private nonresidential construction spending continues to fall by Mike
2 – Heritage Financial posts earnings, acquires Cowlitz by Mike
2 – Online job demand increases in July by Mike

July

30 – Around the Sound by Mike
30 – CWU earns international business accreditation by Mike
30 – Survey can help businesses measure marketing success by Mike
30 – Cascades Sonoco earns inaugural START award by Mike
30 – Compensation costs inch up by Mike
30 – Weyerhaeuser posts $14 million Q2 profit by Mike
29 – State Supreme Court ruling preserves local gas taxes by Mike
29 – SBA revamping website by Mike
29 – People on the Move by Mike
29 – PSWSA and Capital Medical Center to go tobacco-free Aug. 2 by Mike
29 – Columbia Banking System reports $3.9 million Q2 profit by Mike
29 – CDBG money available for Lakewood businesses by Mike
28 – Northwest Commercial Bank swings back to black by Mike
28 – Blog watch: Transparency, voter guide, boycotts and block parties by Mike
28 – Providence St. Peter Hospital receives energy efficiency grant by Mike
28 – Small business owners cautiously optimistic by Mike
28 – South Sound unemployment rate falls by Mike
27 – Washington's overall tax burden drops to 30th nationally by Mike
27 – People on the Move by Mike
27 – Tune into SSBR at 7:30 p.m. tonight by Mike
27 – Rushforth Construction recognized for safety by Mike
27 – Small business owners see lower prospects by Mike
27 – Consumer Confidence Index declines again by Mike
27 – Port of Tacoma’s demolition program, habitat restoration earn environmental honors by Mike
27 – Mason General receives grant to improve access to breast cancer care by Mike
26 – Providence St. Peter Hospital earns national recognition for stroke care by Mike
26 – Around the Sound by Mike
26 – Very few Thurston County retailers caught selling smokes to kids by Mike
26 – Highline Community College listed as a '2010 Great Colleges to Work For' by Mike
26 – State seeking input about municipal stormwater permits by Mike
26 – Pierce County Library System recruiting new Board of Trustee by Mike
23 – Thurston First Bank receives four-star rating by Mike
23 – Restored funding will keep parks open, maintained by Mike
23 – DOL will help local jurisdictions with traffic offense refunds by Mike
23 – Around the Sound by Mike
23 – Delays on I-5 in Fife canceled by Mike
23 – Sound Transit expands Sounder south service by Mike
22 – Port of Tacoma posts progress toward regional clean air goals by Mike
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – Leading Economic Index for the U.S. declines by Mike
22 – Wolf Haven International fires executive director by Mike
22 – Mason PUD 3 sells bonds for capital projects, refinancing of debt by Mike
21 – Washington Business Bank's income declines sharply by Mike
21 – Blog watch: Resetting government, expiring credits, biomass protests by Mike
21 – TrueBlue income increases during second quarter by Mike
21 – South Sound Bank increases assets, deposits during Q2 by Mike
21 – Port of Olympia receives $2.4 million in FEMA security grants by Mike
21 – Ecology starts review of Des Moines shoreline program update by Mike
20 – Mason General among nation's 'most wired' hospitals by Mike
20 – DNR, Forest Service partnering on forest biomass supply study by Mike
20 – People on the Move by Mike
20 – State disciplines health care providers by Mike
20 – Puyallup Wal-Mart remodeling, hiring by Mike
20 – State seeking to return unclaimed Washington Mutual assets by Mike
20 – Construction backlog indicator expands by Mike
19 – Around the Sound by Mike
19 – Lakewood vehicle licensing office receives perfect audit by Mike
19 – Company fined for inadequate spill cleanup at Tacoma site by Mike
19 – Washington job-vacancy report shows first gains in three years by Mike
19 – WSDOT projects earn national awards for being on time, innovative by Mike
19 – Start-up activity hits record low by Mike
17 – Vigor Marine buying Marine Industries Northwest by Mike
16 – Study: UW Tacoma's economic impact is $235 million by Breanne
16 – All State Foundation grants $1000 to Kiwanis Foundation by Breanne
16 – Around the Sound by Breanne
16 – Consumer Price Index drops .1 percent by Breanne
16 – Real average hourly earnings rise slightly by Breanne
16 – City of Tacoma to pay penalty for improper release of refrigerant by Breanne
15 – People on the Move by Mike
15 – Tacoma Power ranked second in the West on J.D. Power survey by Mike
15 – Private-sector jobs increase by Mike
15 – Parking rates defy other real estate market segments by Mike
15 – Cost of construction materials, supplies dips by Mike
15 – Producer Price Index off slightly by Mike
14 – Blog watch: We're No. 15, Capitol Center offer and streetcars by Mike
14 – Tech-sector job cuts plummet 70 percent by Mike
14 – Unemployment tax penalty changes should save employers money by Mike
14 – LKA identifies high-grade zone at Golden Wonder Mine by Mike
14 – Rural firefighters receive assistance grants by Mike
14 – St. Joseph honored for maternity care by Mike
13 – Students become honorary IRS special agents for a night by Breanne
13 – S&P upgrades Mason County PUD No. 3 bond rating by Mike
13 – People on the Move by Mike
13 – Americans remain anxious about personal finances by Mike
13 – Salary survey projects modest increases for 2011 by Mike
13 – Expressions Media acquires West Sound Wedding Expo by Mike
13 – Colliers moving brokerage services out of Tacoma by Mike
13 – Trade deficit increases by Mike
12 – Olympia seeking artwork for City Hall by Mike
12 – Around the Sound by Mike
12 – FDIC sale of Venture Bank assets now in progress by Mike
12 – Sound Transit recognized for outstanding procurement practices by Mike
12 – Weyerhaeuser declares special dividend by Mike
9 – Around the Sound by Mike
9 – Paid parking begins Sept. 20 by Mike
9 – BE recognizes 40 Under Forty honorees by Mike
9 – Videos for Catholic Health Initiatives employees win national awards by Mike
8 – Taxable retail sales decline 2.9 percent during Q1 by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – Kent approves transportation impact fees by Mike
8 – Umpqua Bank launches construction lending department by Mike
8 – Bell-Anderson acquires Pacific Insurance by Mike
8 – Saint Martin's forms new College of Education and Professional Psychology by Mike
8 – No job shortage in agriculture    by Mike
8 – Hotel occupancy up, room rates down by Mike
8 – Russell launches multi-manager commodity strategies fund by Mike
7 – AG orders Tacoma window seller to be transparent in its marketing by Mike
7 – Blog watch: Workers' comp, union money, free market and 'Sins of Admission' by Mike
7 – Deal reached to run new federal health plan by Mike
7 – Teen employment could be worst on record by Mike
7 – State making $50 million investment in cleaning up stormwater by Mike
7 – Employment declines, wages rise by Mike
6 – Tug owner, Department of Ecology settle penalty by Mike
6 – Housing activity remains sluggish by Mike
6 – Tumwater chamber lays off operations director by Mike
6 – People on the Move by Mike
6 – Ecology first-quarter penalties total $245,8259 by Mike
6 – Employment Trends Index signals moderate job growth by Mike
6 – State takes action against health care providers by Mike
6 – New Alliance of Women Owned Businesses seeking members by Mike
6 – Habitat For Humanity of Mason County completes first Built Green home by Mike
2 – Williams selected to lead Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber by Mike
2 – Around the Sound by Mike
2 – Hilltop Action Coalition becomes independent nonprofit by Mike
2 – Hiring expectations grow to near three-year high by Mike
2 – Tacoma Public Utilities seeks volunteers for editorial board by Mike
2 – Nativity House joins forces with Catholic Community Services by Mike
2 – Legislative committee meeting in Tacoma to review state ports by Mike
2 – Flow International reports revenue growth by Mike
1 – BCRA earns sustainable design pilot by Mike
1 – Negotiations discontinued on East Bay agreement by Mike
1 – People on the Move by Mike
1 – Dislocated-worker funds released by Mike
1 – TAC seeks artists to create artwork for Cheney Stadium by Mike
1 – Job-cut announcements remain flat by Mike
1 – Restraining order issued in tax exemption change by Mike

June

30 – Blog watch: taxes, budgets, caravans and no free parking by Mike
30 – Office markets flat, industrial markets improving by Mike
30 – Final phase of mental health parity law takes effect tomorrow by Mike
30 – Licensing for body art, tattoo and body piercing starts July 1 by Mike
30 – Online job demand holds steady by Mike
30 – 85 percent of U.S. adults want to bag paper and go green by Mike
30 – Report shows importance of R&D investment to economy by Mike
30 – Unemployment ticks higher by Mike
29 – Goodwill opening 26th store next month by Mike
29 – Pierce College military program ranked as one of nation’s most popular by Mike
29 – Heritage Financial among 'Best Companies to Work For' by Mike
29 – Federal passport fees going up July 13 by Mike
29 – People on the Move by Mike
29 – Consumer confidence takes nosedive by Mike
29 – Tacoma General recognized for top nursing care by Mike
28 – No dream home for raffle winner by Mike
28 – Around the Sound by Mike
28 – State, insurers to help Green River Valley businesses find flood coverage by Mike
28 – Port of Tacoma earns ‘Green 50’ environmental honors by Mike
28 – Goodwill launches 'Donate Movement' by Breanne
28 – Manufacturing sector should bounce back in 2011-12 by Mike
25 – SBA highlights local success story by Breanne
25 – Around the Sound by Mike
25 – U.S. narrows net international investment postion by Mike
25 – Russell, Research Affiliates to launch Fundamental Index Series by Mike
24 – Emergency Food Network receives $100,000 grant by Mike
24 – Fitch, Standard & Poor’s upgrade Tacoma Power bond ratings by Mike
24 – ITI Internet Services files for protection under Chapter 11 by Mike
24 – Lacey will continue Summer Lunch Program and Playground Pals by Mike
24 – Boeing, FAA to team for cleaner skies, quieter airplanes by Mike
24 – People on the Move by Mike
24 – State Parks seeks applications for advisory committees by Mike
24 – Grant will provide energy efficiency upgrade funding for multifamily, nonprofits by Mike
24 – Memory chip makers will pay $173 million for price-fixing by Mike
23 – Port of Tacoma cargo stats mixed by Mike
23 – Blog watch: ballot initiatives, Chinese Reconciliation Park, commercial real estate by Mike
23 – 3 firms to repay state $417,000 for unauthorized use of public tidelands by Mike
23 – Friday is 'Take Your Dog to Work Day' by Mike
23 – Nearly half of money managers say market is undervalued by Mike
23 – South Sound gains doctors by Mike
22 – Spotlight! On Business winners by Breanne
22 – Port of Tacoma earns national award by Breanne
22 – President meets with Kreidler to discuss health care reform by Breanne
22 – People on the Move by Mike
22 – Telly Awards to local city, firm by Mike
22 – Weyerhaeuser accepts $584 million in tender offer by Mike
22 – HATC adds 24-units in Olympia by Mike
22 – Franciscan Health System receives 2010 Achievement Citation by Mike
21 – Rushforth begins work on YMCA facility in Silverdale by Mike
21 – Heritage Financial selected as one of the 'Best of the Northwest' by Mike
21 – Around the Sound by Mike
21 – TransAlta agrees to cut emissions of mercury, visibility-limiting gases by Mike
21 – Alternative investments making comeback by Mike
19 – Umpqua acquires Reno-based bank by Mike
18 – KVTI signing on with new format June 21 by Mike
18 – Commercial real estate market remains muted by Mike
18 – Around the Sound by Mike
18 – Tell Dad to take a hike for Father’s Day by Mike
18 – I-5 concrete work will delay traffic Friday and Saturday nights in Pierce County by Mike
18 – WTBBL receives national library award by Mike
18 – TCC receives $100,000 to fund UWT scholarships by Mike
18 – Olympia seeking civil service commissioner by Mike
17 – Federal Way awards emergency preparation grants by Mike
17 – Hearing set on insurance coverage of chemotherapy treatment by Mike
17 – Economic indicators point to slow, continued growth by Mike
17 – People on the Move by Mike
17 – Text message phishing attacks drop significantly by Mike
17 – Real average earnings up half a percent by Mike
17 – Increase in 2009 wages brings small bump in jobless benefits by Mike
16 – Tacoma tiger kittens get national exposure by Mike
16 – Blog watch: Education reform, politics, migration and street vendors by Mike
16 – Systems Consulting part of team that will build $2 billion DIA project by Mike
16 – KBTC wins two Emmy Awards by Mike
16 – State takes disciplinary action against health care providers by Mike
16 – Compact development key to lowering greenhouse gas emissions by Mike
16 – Producer Price Index inches down by Mike
15 – People on the Move by Mike
15 – GDP, disposable personal income up during Q1 by Mike
15 – Pierce Commercial Bank receives capital directive by Mike
15 – Nexxpost acquires mailing division of Excel Business Systems by Mike
15 – Jobless rate drops for second straight month by Mike
15 – Consumers see light at end of recession tunnel by Mike
15 – Historic sites awarded preservation grants by Mike
15 – Financial planners worried about clients' strategies by Mike
14 – Tacoma among 2010 Smart Communities honorees by Mike
14 – Facebook fans and ROI by Mike
14 – Around the Sound by Mike
14 – USCIS launches redesigned E-Verify employer Web interface by Mike
14 – Clean Cart Challenge coming to south King County by Mike
14 – Weyerhaeuser makes cash tender offer for notes by Mike
11 – Port of Tacoma commissioners name Wolfe top candidate by Breanne
11 – Lacey ordinance allows for bigger industrial facilities by Breanne
11 – Around the Sound by Breanne
11 – U.S. retail sales declined in May by Breanne
11 – Washington, Oregon credit union organizations to merge by Breanne
11 – Capital Medical Center helped provide free physicals by Breanne
10 – Study identifies motives for consumer online behavior by Breanne
10 – Department of Revenue posts online tax exempt instructions by Breanne
10 – People on the move by Breanne
10 – U.S. trade deficit increases by Breanne
10 – May CEO exits surge 24 percent by Breanne
10 – MultiCare leases former Expedia site by Breanne
9 – CBRE chosen to market Milgard Medical Pavilion by Breanne
9 – L&I launches fraud-fighting blog by Mike
9 – Business travel rebounding, but road warriors are more value conscious by Mike
9 – Blog watch: Medicaid funding, tax credits, volunteering and electric vehicle charging by Mike
9 – Stream Team volunteers needed by Mike
9 – 30-year fixed mortgage rate hits record low by Mike
9 – Back Country Horsemen receive achievement award by Mike
8 – Federal Way senior housing project opening Friday by Mike
8 – People on the Move by Mike
8 – BE selects 40 Under Forty honorees by Mike
8 – UW Tacoma expanding to Satsop by Mike
7 – Thurston consumers, businesses confident in economy by Mike
7 – Puyallup Sumner Chamber transitions leadership by Breanne
7 – Mediation scheduled for UFCW 367, Macy's by Mike
7 – 53 lawmakers receive small business’ highest honor by Mike
7 – Around the Sound by Mike
7 – Employment Trends Index signals continued job growth by Mike
7 – Summer employment off to slow start by Mike
7 – Weyerhaeuser Foundation seeking affordable housing, shelter projects by Mike
4 – Around the Sound by Breanne
4 – Housing activity drops after tax credit surge by Breanne
4 – WPC receives AGC Safety Team award by Breanne
4 – UP Veterans Memorial committee calls out to local contractors by Breanne
4 – HR professionals expect more hiring in June by Breanne
3 – Pacific Plaza earns LEED Platinum certification by Mike
3 – Pierce County projects pick up AGC Build Washington Awards by Mike
3 – Smoking rate drops in Pierce County by Mike
3 – People on the Move by Mike
3 – Federal Way issues Tourism Enhancement Grants by Mike
3 – Rush, Lemay/Pierce County Refuse preparing for expansion project by Mike
3 – Large employers slow to adopt automatic enrollment retirement plans by Mike
3 – Employment up for fourth straight month by Mike
2 – Kent City Council delays development impact fees by Mike
2 – University Place taps Wilder as new police chief by Mike
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