Think of the therapeutic benefits as a way for dueling politicians, pandering media types, feuding families and opposing groups to unlock horns.

Give employers competitive taxes, clear rules and reliable trade policy, and they will do what they’ve always done: innovate, invest and create jobs that strengthen every corner of our state.

Apart from the dramatic increase in energy production, the Hub would bring thousands of new jobs in engineering, construction, and manufacturing that will boost economic development and investments in local communities in the PNW.

It’s the leader’s job to build the framework that creates the teamwork. Here are 11 ways to build a team that works hard, laughs often and ultimately creates results.

There are many reasons to be concerned about the new law. It puts Washington businesses at a continued disadvantage compared to competitors in other states while increasing prices for everyday Washingtonians. It will squeeze the budget of small businesses, who often rely on outside firms for technical services instead of hiring someone in-house.

The Medicaid population is disproportionately large in Benton and Franklin counties, compared to the state average. 

The process is part chess match and part marathon.

Businesses should consider banning cellphones from meetings. Paying attention to them instead of others in the room shows a lack of respect, listening, and social and self-awareness.

The real risk of PNNL layoffs is brain drain on a national scale.  

When a state becomes unaffordable, families feel it and businesses feel it.