Business Editor Mike Benbow writes regular columns about business issues and trends in Snohomish County.
What the Navy base does for Everett's economy The business community took some time to thank Naval Station Everett on Friday in a ceremony at the base designed to assure sailors that the sacrifices they make don't go unnoticed. [More] April 21
Snagging a part of Olympics crowd It was over a year ago that I first heard about a plan to get area businesses ready for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. [More] April 14 Fishermen say goodbye to Everett net sheds Since 1947, five commercial fishermen named Borovina have stored their gear in what's called a net shed on the Everett waterfront close to where they moored their boat. [More] March 31 The trades also need our best and brightest Last week, I had the privilege of visiting the Sno-Isle Skills Center, which provides technical training for upper-level students at some 14 school districts in the area. [More] March 24 2 key reasons why gas is spendy in Washington You don't have to live in Washington state very long to know that we get hammered here when it comes to gasoline prices. [More] March 17 Air Force's tanker decision just flat wrong It's been more than a month since my last column. [More] March 10 Tax-rebate debate: Spend it or save it? Just what the heck is wrong with you, anyway? Don't worry. This isn't a quiz. I'll tell you what's wrong with you. You are too darn responsible. [More] January 21
Commute cure? Create jobs closer to homes There are times when government statistics lose luster because they tell us things we already know. I saw one of those statistics the other day, courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Council, and I can't get it out of my head. [More] January 14