Unemployment climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent in June, with about 476,000 jobs eliminated nationwide and a slump in weekly wages.
Obama told The Associated Press he thinks the housing and financial markets are stable, but he acknowledged that the nation is still hurting for jobs.
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The Marysville store will remain open for now. The retailer reported declining sales in the first quarter of the year.
Snohomish County homes priced from $550K to $850K are pulling in multiple offers and selling quickly.
Henry M. Jackson High School students took first place at the Indiana Robotic Invitational for the second year in a row.
The college is accepting applications for bachelor programs in computer science as well as robotics and artificial intelligence.
The plea agreement included a fine of up to $487 million and three years of probation.
Everett Zoom Room offers training for puppies, dogs and their owners: “We don’t train dogs, we train the people who love them.”
Ray Stephanson will serve as the interim leader of the Snohomish County group.
The beloved garden store closed in January. And a fundraising initiative to revitalize the space fell short.
Last month, Edmonds College officials cut the ribbon on a new training lab — a section of a 12-ton Boeing 767 tanker.
Echandia’s marine battery systems power everything from tug boats to passenger and car ferries.
The permit allows Helion to use radioactive materials to operate the company’s fusion generator.
J. Sweets, offering traditional Japanese and western style treats opens, could open by early August at the Alderwood mall.
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