School scandal: Seattle official pushed for change in state law
The Legislature in 2007 changed state law to allow local governments more flexibility in running business development programs like the one administered by Seattle Public Schools which is now the subject of a criminal investigation The person who pushed for more leeway was Silas Potter, who managed the Seattle district’s now defunct Regional Small …
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School scandal: Seattle official pushed for change in state law
Suspected crack dealer ordered held in Belltown slaying
A suspected crack dealer was ordered held on $1 million bail Monday in connection with the slaying of a 43-year-old woman who was found dead in the closet of her Belltown apartment in January.
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Kimberly Harris Named CEO of Puget Sound Energy
BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kimberly Harris, president of Puget Sound Energy, was named chief executive officer, effective March 1, by the board of directors of Washington’s oldest local energy utility. Harris, who has been with PSE since 1999, succeeds Steve Reynolds, who retired after heading the utility since 2002. “Kimberly and her management team are ready to hit the ground running to provide PSE customers with great service, reasonable energy costs and thoughtful stewardship of the e
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REI Appoints Vice President of Accounting and Finance, and Promotes Three Co-op Leaders to Senior Vice President
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–REI announced today that Sue Sallee joined the company in the newly created position of vice president, and the promotions of Angela Owen, Tim Spangler and Tom Vogl to senior vice president.
10th anniversary of Nisqually earthquake
SEATTLE Ten years ago today, the Puget Sound region was rocked by the largest earthquake in decades, injuring more than 400 people and causing more than $500 million worth of damage.
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Symetra Launches New, Improved Website
BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With a bold new look, enhanced content, and improved organization and navigation, Symetra Financial recently launched a redesigned corporate website at www.symetra.com. Research and extensive user feedback drove the redesign to increase efficiency, improve functionality and provide greater content relevancy. The revamped site delivers a high-quality user experience with content and tools that are easy to find, interact with and search. “The new Symetra.com is al
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Zumiez Inc. to Broadcast Review of Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Year-End Financial Results over the Internet
EVERETT, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) a leading specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, today announced that the Company’s conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 year-end financial results will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time and may be accessed at http://ir.zumiez.com. To listen to the webcast, please go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to t
Media Alert: Dwell Media and The Zumobi Network Deliver on Design With Launch of the Dwell App on Android
SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – February 28, 2011) -
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Media Alert: Dwell Media and The Zumobi Network Deliver on Design With Launch of the Dwell App on Android
From Vancouver to Seattle by train
Rising in the dark of a damp winter morning to catch a 6:40 train is not the most appealing start to a holiday.
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Houston Lake Reports 3rd Quarter Results
SUDBURY, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Houston Lake Mining Inc. (TSX VENTURE:HLM), is an advanced exploration company which has prospected and strategically acquired contiguous gold properties in Northwestern Ontario with the objective of transitioning into production. HLM also seeks platinum group and rare metal deposits in Northwestern Ontario. Today, HLM filed its report for the third quarter, and nine months ended December 31, 2010. Third Quarter Highlights: HOUSTON SECURES $10 MILLION FINANCING
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