Culture
Alaska is pulling on the Puget Sound economy
Its residents consume more coffee per capita than Washington and leave the leave largest tips in restaurants and for services.
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.
Latest work
Can Sea-Tac Airport dominate the Asia market?
Growth at the airport and its proximity to Asia have put a stronger hold on the international flight market directly in its hands.
Tech
Foreign investment key to NW growth
For a heavily trade-dependent region the Northwest is still punching below its weight in the global arena.
Tech
Why to brace for a wild ride in the NW economy
Dismalists, err economists, paint a rosy picture, but events elsewhere and the possible end to a construction boom here could shake things up.
Can new CEO make a good Seattle port great?
Ted Fick, the first Seattle port leader from outside the industry, may shake things up.