Stephen H. Dunphy writes on business and economic issues for Crosscut. He was a business editor and columnist for a number of years at The Seattle Times.
With another six months before elections, May jobs numbers aren't necessarily a tell-all end-all phenomenon for candidates. What to watch in the next few months to figure out the real story about the economy and elections.
Forterra, a renamed conservancy non-profit, unveils a new program with enterprises as varied as Molly Moon's Ice Cream, the Seattle Sounders, and Pearl Jam.
Peter Orser of Weyerhaeuser Real Estate sees the local market near bottom and a steady but very slow return to stronger prices. Banks and developers are finding new ways to cope.
How will the economy do this year? How will the economy impact presidential race? Is Seattle really in an economic growth zone? Here are some answers to your questions about 2012 for the our pocketbooks, the nation, and Seattle.
Trade agreements can be controversial but export growth may be the best route to new jobs.
