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Albertsons, Kroger Delay Merger-Again-Over Pending Lawsuit
Sources say the merger is on hold until a lawsuit in Colorado plays out.
Let's Go WA Natural Gas Preservation Bill Qualifies for November
I- 2066 would protect natural gas from efforts by the legislature, and Puget Sound Energy, to get rid of natural gas option.
How Costly Is It To Own a Car in Washington State?
Owning a car is similar, in some ways, to owning a home. You have the cost of the big ticket item itself, which usually involves a loan over a period of years to pay off. That isn't the only cost though.
If Carbon Tax Stays, WA Looking at Offshore Wind Turbines
If Washington state voters choose to repeal the Climate Commitment Act by passing Initiative 2117 in November, the idea of wind turbines off the WA coast becomes a moot point.
Wind turbines are found off the East Coast
There currently is a five-turbine wind farm off the Rhode Island Coast, which generates only 30 megawatts. The US, accor...
Washington State's Unusual Commodities
Everyone knows that Washington State is THE home for apples (number one producer in the country by miles). Most people have also become familiar with the growth of the wine industry, and with that a healthy dose of vineyards.
WA Based Fertilizer Company Expands to Texas
the company will immediately begin construction in Texas.
July 21-27 Declared Organics Week in Idaho
Idaho has a number of organic operations
Washington State Preferred Alternative Burial Methods
Death is a fact of life. At some point, we all think about what we would like to see happen to our remains.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Many retailers are taking them out, due to crime and shoplifting
Feds-Stop Packaging Pot Edibles to Look Like Kids' Treats.
Federal Trade Commission tells manufacturers to quit packaging pot edibles to look like kids' treats.