Even though the U.S. now imports far less oil from the Persian Gulf than it once did, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz still drive up gasoline prices because oil is traded on a global market. When supply tightens anywhere, prices rise everywhere – including at American gas pumps.
Trade associations, community groups and individuals are stepping up to help graduating seniors from Tri-Tech Skills Center start their future careers or next level of training off on the right foot.
A construction trades group is sounding the alarm on more communities restricting data center projects when such projects have boosted construction spending and hiring, shoring up declines in other parts of the building sector.
State attorneys general are having to pick up the slack in protecting consumers as President Donald Trump’s administration neglects corporate oversight, says Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown.
President Donald Trump has signed a broadly bipartisan bill that will extend deadlines for construction to begin on hydropower projects around the country.
Overwhelmed by the sheer number of contractors and other trade professionals as you plan for a home project? Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is helping to make sure the most qualified can stand out from the rest, at least online.
Numismatists – or coin collectors – and other hobbyists, rejoice. An opportunity to snag a treasure or two from among hundreds of unclaimed coins, jewelry and other valuable items in an online auction starts this week.
