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Mining contaminated waters to increase copper supplies
The massive Berkeley Pit in Butte, Mont., is one of the world’s largest superfund sites and has been…
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Seattle’s misstep highlights need for new approach
Last week, Seattle’s City Council did an “about face” revoking the onerous corporate head tax it unanimously enacted…
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Washington’s expensive culvert court case
While much of the media buzz over declining salmon runs focuses on dam removal and predation by sea…
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Bad labels are tough to shed
While corporate headquarters moves are problematic, closures, businesses deciding to build elsewhere, and people losing their jobs are…
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This lieutenant needs lots of helping hands
“The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.”
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The Chopped Leaf offers healthy dining alternative
Local couple opens first U.S. location of Canadian restaurant.
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RenCon produces new movie, set to premier at this year’s convention
This year’s con will be held in September at Hotel Interurban.
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Boeing donates $1 million to CWU
The donation was to commemorate the career of retired president, CEO and former vice chairman Ray Conner.
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Yogi’s wisdom we must adhere to
“How many of you have turned off your television and radio because commentators keep yelling at and over…
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Skilled trade jobs go unfilled in our robust economy
Why is there a shortage of skilled craft workers? One reason, we’ve tended to look down on those…
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New Subway in Renton to open May 4
The grand opening celebration will be held 10 a.m. at the new store location, 15279 Maple Valley Hwy,…
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Hotel Interurban’s opening set for June
The hotel is the tallest building in Tukwila at 19 stories high.
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Startup 425 aims to help small businesses on the Eastside
The program is a partnership between the cities of Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and the Port of…
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A trade war could hit Washington state hard
“Avoiding that possibility should be our primary goal.”
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Ground breaks for new Dick’s Drive-In in Kent
Popular family-owned burger joint expected to open in October on West Hill.
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Ivar’s and Kidd Valley seeking teacher nominations
Teachers will be awarded $500 to use toward school supplies as part of the annual Teacher of the…
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A forgotten side of the Alamo
“Just as Alamo visitors often overlook important parts of history, Washington can benefit from a more complete look…
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Renton Community Foundation exec Lynn Bohart to retire
Bohart’s replacement, LeAnne Moss, is set to take over April 2.
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More jobs added to payrolls, unemployment rate unchanged
Washington’s economy added 8,700 jobs in February.