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Poor markets and few unique ideas roiling venture capital market
For years business journalists have been told by venture capitalists that they only pursue ideas, managers, and concepts that can evolve into public companies. Read more
Recession back in the news
The likelihood that the U.S. is in a recession appeared to increase in June after several weeks of moderately good news. Read more
Washington Realtors announce endorsements for two statewide races
The Washington Association of REALTORS®, the state's largest professional organization of 25,000 members, have announced two endorsements for statewide races. The announcement was made following candidate interviews by a 17-member Statewide Candidate Interview Team. Read more
Washington's job market showing weakness
Washington's economy showed further signs of weakening in April, but a state economist estimates that there is no clear evidence the state is following the rest of the country into recession. Read more
Ice cream icon and Seattle native passes away
Perhaps nobody in the history of Seattle made more people happy in a small way than Irvine Robbins. As co-founder of Baskin-Robbins he helped launch and manage the world's most famous and ubiquitous ice cream storefront. Read more
Tall-building plan draws complaints and secret meetings
Seattle residents recently accepted that caps on downtown building heights might stifle growth and encourage sprawl. City council members cleared the way legally for more growth in 2006. Read more
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