Washington State
Washington still hooked on fishing
A new report finds the sprawling, 150-year-old maritime industry continues to be a major mainstay of the state's economy.
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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Tech
Fishy business
Highly regulated, and profitable, commercial fishing is a survivor of the resource-based economy that once dominated the Pacific Northwest.
Equity
A 'dismal decade,' with more to come
The state's unemployment rate is still rising and jobs are still disappearing, though not as fast as in the past year. Here's a survey of Washington state's economy, which has shed 166,500 jobs since the peak in 2008.
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
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.