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As US accumulates debt to aid economy, even usual critics cheer

As US accumulates debt to aid economy, even usual critics cheer

The U.S. government has opened the spigots and let loose nearly $3 trillion… Continue reading

  • May 6, 2020
  • By PAUL WISEMAN and MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writers
As US accumulates debt to aid economy, even usual critics cheer

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Weekly virtual meeting at 12 p.m. Wednesday. Join the Zoom online conference at https://zoom.us/j/96637535611. For audio only… Continue reading

US allows use of first drug shown to help virus recovery

US allows use of first drug shown to help virus recovery

U.S. regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2020
  • By MATTHEW PERRONE and MARILYNN MARCHIONE The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
US allows use of first drug shown to help virus recovery
1 in 5 Washington workers file unemployment claims

1 in 5 Washington workers file unemployment claims

Nearly $1.5 billion in benefits paid out

  • May 1, 2020
  • By Rachel La Corte The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
1 in 5 Washington workers file unemployment claims
Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months

Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will keep its key short-term interest rate near zero for… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2020
  • By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
Federal Reserve signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more or no loan

Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more or no loan

President Donald Trump won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2020
  • By Martin Crutsinger and Darlene Superville The Associated Press
  • Coronavirus
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more or no loan
WeDo Fudge to reopen drive-thru

WeDo Fudge to reopen drive-thru

Sequim’s drive-thru fudge and prayer stand is set to re-open Friday. WeDo Fudge, at 11 Valley Center Place in Carlsborg, will open for… Continue reading

WeDo Fudge to reopen drive-thru
Government OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags

Government OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags

Industry groups say loan processing system still unable to handle volume of applications

Government OKs $50B in small biz loans, banks complain of snags
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers

Boeing directors elected despite concerns by advisory firms

By David Koenig | AP Airlines Writer Boeing shareholders approved a slate of 12 company-backed nominees for the board on Monday despite recommendations from two… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2020
  • By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer
Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers… Continue reading

Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices

EYE ON BUSINESS: This week’s meetings

Virtual meeting featuring Pat Soderlind, Forks Food Bank, on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. From from your… Continue reading

$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say

$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say

Small business owners still applying for loans under the government’s coronavirus relief program… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2020
  • By KEN SWEET and JOYCE ROSENBERG AP Business Writer
$310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say
Facebook to label national origin of popular posts

Facebook to label national origin of popular posts

Facebook said Wednesday it will label posts from popular accounts with their geographic origin in an… Continue reading

  • Apr 23, 2020
  • By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Facebook to label national origin of popular posts
Oil price collapse continues, dragging US stocks lower

Oil price collapse continues, dragging US stocks lower

Oil prices are continuing to collapse, inflicting more damage… Continue reading

  • Apr 22, 2020
  • By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers
Oil price collapse continues, dragging US stocks lower
AP: Publicly traded firms get $300M in small-business loans

AP: Publicly traded firms get $300M in small-business loans

By REESE DUNKLIN, JUSTIN PRITCHARD, JUSTIN MYERS and KRYSTA FAURIA | Associated Press Companies with thousands of employees, past penalties from government investigations and risks… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2020
  • Associated Press
AP: Publicly traded firms get $300M in small-business loans
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid

Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid

Timeline for agreement not immediately clear

Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
Some US manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat

Some US manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat

Boeing and a small number of other manufacturers around the U.S. geared… Continue reading

Some US manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat
Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle

Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle

Boeing said Thursday it will restart production of its commercial airplanes next week in the Seattle area, putting about… Continue reading

Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle

Jobless rate in Washington increases to 5.1% in March

Washington’s unemployment rate increased to 5.1 percent last month and the state’s economy lost more… Continue reading

  • Apr 16, 2020
  • By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press