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Scams

A simple pause can save you a lot of trouble

March 30, 2026
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You don’t need to know every scam out there to protect yourself. Scammers rely on rushing you and keeping you quiet. Slowing down – even for a few minutes – can make all the difference.


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Programs aim to help veterans to find renewed purpose

March 30, 2026
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As spring arrives, we remember that serving veterans means more than meeting urgent needs. It is also about helping restore purpose, build connections and create lasting change.


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AI gets a D: WSU study shows inaccuracies, inconsistency in ChatGPT answers

March 27, 2026
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The findings, published in the Rutgers Business Review, reinforce the need to apply skepticism and caution when using AI for critical tasks, especially those that involve nuance or complicated reasoning. 


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Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question

March 12, 2026
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A new survey from the Association of Washington Business finds 44% of Washington employers are considering moving their personal residence out of state, with more also exploring relocating their businesses. As lawmakers debate new taxes in Olympia, the findings underscore rising anxiety about Washington’s economic competitiveness.


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Longtime Journal columnist signs off after 10-year run

March 12, 2026
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For more than 10 years, I have drafted and submitted a monthly column for the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. Every month. That’s equaled more than 120 columns. This will be my final installment.


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Opinion

This is a wellness issue employers can’t ignore

March 12, 2026
Guest Contributor

Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects millions of working women, yet it often remains overlooked in workplace wellness efforts. As organizations expand their focus on mental health, flexibility- and whole-person well-being, menopause deserves to be part of that conversation, not as a private issue, but as a workplace support need that can directly impact performance, engagement and retention.


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Increase your capacity to do more with less

March 12, 2026
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Here are seven areas to tap into to increase your capacity to do more without burning out.


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Remembering service, sacrifice on Vietnam War Veterans Day

March 3, 2026
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By honoring those who have served, through our actions, words and attitudes, we demonstrate the value of their sacrifices.


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More financial pain on horizon for state’s forgotten constituency

February 12, 2026
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Most elected officials have no idea what it’s like to risk everything you have or to struggle to meet payroll for your employees and their families as waves of new taxes, fees and regulations threaten to drown you and your business.  


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Washington’s competitive edge is eroding

February 12, 2026
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Washington has long been a high-cost state for employers, but new data show the state is increasingly losing its competitive edge in key areas.


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