Politics
State unemployment rate drops for the first time in three years
The last drop came in March 2007, with a record low of 4.4 percent. The current 9.2 percent is still high, but trending the right way.
Stephen H. Dunphy
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.
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Culture
A natural next step for downtown living: a new church
The Seattle Archdiocese bucks a national trend toward closing inner-city parishes, dedicating the new Christ Our Hope parish in a city-landmark building.
Politics
What's the secret sauce for Seattle's global reach?
A remote rainy corner of the country emerged as one of the recognized centers of international commerce and innovation. More than blind luck was at play.
Politics
Can Seattle have a 21st century Chamber?
Fresh from work reviewing a proposed sports arena, interim Chamber of Commerce head Maud Daudon discusses how attracting the millennials, building connections, and getting results are parts of the recipe. The next big focus: Seattle's waterfront.
Politics
Can we finally take the 'jobless' out of 'jobless recovery'?
Recent reports nationally and in Washington seem to indicate real job growth, but uncertainties about the economy remain.