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This bank of lights on the east side of the ilani hotel has been adding light pollution to the sky near the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, endangering migratory birds. After complaints from neighbors, ilani management has promised to dim the lights overnight.

ilani hotel’s bright lights a bad path for birds flying to Clark County bird sanctuaries

July 2, 2024, 6:08am Business

As the crow flies, it’s 2 miles between sister bird sanctuaries in Clark County: the 314-acre La Center Bottoms and the 5,200-acre Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Read story

FILE - A man walking on Wall Street approaches the New York Stock Exchange, right, on June 26, 2024, in New York. Shares advanced in Europe on July 1, 2024, with the benchmark in Paris up 2.8% briefly after the far-right National Rally gained a strong lead in first-round legislative elections.

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts, yields jump and Paris stocks soar as elections drive markets

July 1, 2024, 2:09pm Business

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Monday, and yields jumped in the bond market as elections continue to drive swings in financial markets worldwide. Read story

FILE - The Supreme Court building is seen on June 27, 2024, in Washington. Supreme Court justices will take the bench Monday, July 1, to release their last few opinions of the term, including their most closely watched case: whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution.

The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

July 1, 2024, 9:30am Business

The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users. Read story

Port of Bellingham announces $45 million project after receiving federal grant

July 1, 2024, 8:27am Business

The Port of Bellingham announced a $45 million improvement plan for the Bellingham Shipping Terminal, after being awarded a national grant. Read story

In this undated photo, Richie Hull, a lead instructor at the Connecticut-based group CfAL for Digital Inclusion, teaches the Foundation to a Career in Computers class at the organization’s computer lab in New Haven, Conn. States are looking to beef up their residents tech skills as generative artificial intelligence plays a greater role in the workplace. CfAL officials, however, say basic computer skills are also still needed.

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind

July 1, 2024, 8:24am Business

With many jobs expected to eventually rely on generative artificial intelligence, states are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter. Read story

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ilani hotel’s bright lights a bad path for birds flying to Clark County bird sanctuaries

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts, yields jump and Paris stocks soar as elections drive markets

The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

Port of Bellingham announces $45 million project after receiving federal grant

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind

More nuclear power in the Tri-Cities? Energy Northwest meets with stakeholders for proposed plant expansion near Richland

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulations