August 8, 2018, 4:43pm Business Briefs
Barrett Business Services Inc. (BBSI) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $11.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Vancouver-based company said it had profit of $1.46. The human resources management company posted revenue of $231.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $1.38 billion. Barrett expects full-year earnings… Read story
August 7, 2018, 6:24pm Business Briefs
General Electric says it's laying off 200 hourly workers at its upstate New York plant that produces steam turbines for the company's power unit. Read story
August 7, 2018, 6:23pm Business
Northwest Natural Gas Co. on Tuesday reported a second-quarter loss of $998,000, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. Read story
August 7, 2018, 6:23pm Business Briefs
A popular brand of crayons contains toxic levels of asbestos, according to a consumer advocacy group that is calling on retailers such as Dollar Tree and Amazon.com to pull the items from their shelves. Read story
August 7, 2018, 6:22pm Business
This year's Washington apple crop is estimated at 131 million 40-pound boxes. Read story
August 6, 2018, 5:35pm Business Briefs
T-Mobile US Inc. is going back to basics by cutting prices, following years of relying on giveaways like free video streaming and complimentary Netflix accounts to attract subscribers. Read story
August 6, 2018, 5:34pm Business Briefs
Zillow Group Inc. on Monday reported a loss of $3.1 million in its second quarter. Read story
August 6, 2018, 5:00pm Business
The Human Bean, a drive-through coffee chain, is looking to open a second location in Vancouver. Read story
August 4, 2018, 5:59am Business Briefs
Nifty Thrifty Charity Resale Shop will hold a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Read story
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