In 1994, environmental consulting firms in Washington posted sales of $8 million. In 2013, the statewide total was $264 million. That was an increase of 3200%. That’s astounding. But, that news might not surprise you if you are worried about new Washington state stormwater regulations –...
A Seattle school teacher sent out the call last month for a forklift and he found one thanks to Washington Liftruck. Five companies responded to the request by teacher Chris Names. Washington Liftruck vice president Jeff Darling was able to make the necessary arrangements by the end...
Until now, the City of Seattle freight plan was a little like the homework the dog ate. The city meant to do a freight plan. It just never finished one. Mayor Ed Murray now pledges to complete the freight plan and state Rep. Judy Clibborn believes...
A teacher helping to revive vocational education in Seattle is attempting to secure a forklift. Chris Names wants to use the forklift to help round out the instruction he provides to students through the Aerospace Science and Technology Skill Center program of the Seattle Public Schools....
“Red Letter Day” comes to us from the Medieval Age with multiple meanings – some good, some bad. That’s why today, Wednesday, April 23 qualifies as one. The day includes one of six weekday daytime games that will take place at Safeco Field during the 2014...
It was a mantra of the 1970's to think globally and act locally. That concept drives the minimum wage debate in Seattle. But, one challenge to tackling international income inequality through Seattle City Hall is, well – Seattle City Hall. City authority on the issue stops...
Forty hours of pay per week, overtime pay, benefits and good prospects for wage and career growth. Those are still hallmarks of entry-level industrial jobs in Seattle and they must be factored into Seattle’s debate over a $15 minimum wage. On Tuesday, March 11, 10am –...
If he wins the race for Seattle Mayor, Ed Murray would form a blue ribbon panel of industrial representatives to advise him on freight, land use, utility issues, environmental clean-up regulations and vocational education. Murray's industrial agenda will be discussed next Tuesday, October 22, at the next meeting...