Job openings in WA grew rapidly this summer. That’s not good news
A rise in job openings indicates employers are likely struggling with labor shortages, the rising cost of which may inevitably pass on to consumers.
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Seattle police recruits study the people they’ll serve
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Vancouver construction teacher wins $100K award
In his 40 years with the district, Culver has taught upwards of 7,000 students and other instructors in the trades, said Justin Birmingham, Evergreen’s college career technical education director.
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PSE warns customers of utility bill increase, offers tips to manage it
The increase is driven by rising natural gas prices, state policy objectives for clean energy and safety and reliability investments, the utility said.
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Nobel chemistry prize awarded to 3 for attaching molecules
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