The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma serve as a critical gateway to industrial and agricultural exporters not just in Eastern Washington, but across the country who need to access foreign markets to sell their goods. More…
Washington unemployment continues decline
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s unemployment rate dropped again in July, matching a historic low. As the state’s economy added 12,400 jobs in July, the Employment Security Department says the state unemployment rate dropped to a seasonally adjusted 4.6% down from 4.7% in June. More…
Washington State’s Fourth-Annual Private Wine Barrel Auction Hits a New Record
The Auction of Washington Wines’ fourth annual Private Barrel Auction concluded on August 16, 2018 at Novelty Hill-Januik winery in Woodinville, Washington. At the auction, 32 five-case lots of one-of-a-kind Washington state wines were sold to national and local licensed members of the wine trade for a record setting $251,500 exceeding the 2017 totals by 83%. More…