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President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing about preparations for Hurricane Milton and the response to Hurricane Helene in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.

Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden’s presidency, first increase since 1970s

President Joe Biden speaks during a briefing about preparations for Hurricane Milton and the response to Hurricane Helene in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.

October 15, 2024, 7:41am Business

There has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Biden’s administration, according to figures released Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board. Read story

FILE - This April 12, 2016, file photo shows the Microsoft logo in Issy-les-Moulineaux, outside Paris, France. Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from Microsoft. Analysts at the tech giant say partnerships between authoritarian governments and criminal networks have benefits for both sides, increasing the volume and effectiveness of the cyber operations while giving criminals new avenues to profit and protection from prosecution.

Cyber criminals are increasingly helping Russia and China target the U.S. and allies, Microsoft says

FILE - This April 12, 2016, file photo shows the Microsoft logo in Issy-les-Moulineaux, outside Paris, France. Russia, China and Iran are expanding their partnerships with cyber criminals to conduct cyberespionage and cyberattacks against the U.S. and other nations, according to a new report from Microsoft. Analysts at the tech giant say partnerships between authoritarian governments and criminal networks have benefits for both sides, increasing the volume and effectiveness of the cyber operations while giving criminals new avenues to profit and protection from prosecution.

October 15, 2024, 7:40am Business

Russia, China and Iran are increasingly relying on criminal networks to lead cyberespionage and hacking operations against adversaries like the U.S., according to a report on digital threats published Tuesday by Microsoft. Read story

FILE - Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips

FILE - Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

October 15, 2024, 7:40am Business

The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips and its factory in Marcy, New York. Read story

Derek Huegel, co-owner of Wolf Industries, walks through the kitchen of a one-bedroom unit in the new tiny home community, Ogden District Cottages, earlier this month.

Ogden cottages offer below-market rent and a chance at community in Vancouver

Derek Huegel, co-owner of Wolf Industries, walks through the kitchen of a one-bedroom unit in the new tiny home community, Ogden District Cottages, earlier this month.

October 15, 2024, 6:08am Business

As Derek Huegel walked through a small cottage in the Ogden neighborhood, he pointed to the in-unit washer and dryer and the contemporary finishes, including hardwood floors. Read story

A customer leaves the Safeway at 13719 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. The store is set to close in January, destined to become a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van dealership.

East Vancouver Safeway officially closing in January; site will be a Sprinter van dealership

A customer leaves the Safeway at 13719 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. The store is set to close in January, destined to become a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van dealership.

October 14, 2024, 3:35pm Business Subscriber Exclusive

Plans are finally afoot to convert east Vancouver’s Safeway into a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van dealership. Read story

FILE - People pass the entrance for the Wall Street subway station on Sept. 2, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street powers higher to more records

FILE - People pass the entrance for the Wall Street subway station on Sept. 2, 2024, in New York.

October 14, 2024, 2:24pm Business

Wall Street rolled to more records Monday as U.S. stocks added to their all-time highs. Read story

Last year, Washington’s unclaimed property program received a record amount of money, which it holds until an owner claims it. Currently, $2.2 billion is available to be claimed, according to a new report from the Department of Revenue.

Washington is sitting on $2.2B in unclaimed property; some could be yours

Last year, Washington’s unclaimed property program received a record amount of money, which it holds until an owner claims it. Currently, $2.2 billion is available to be claimed, according to a new report from the Department of Revenue.

October 14, 2024, 1:54pm Business Free

Does Washington state have money of yours? It’s possible. Read story

Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie (Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families)

‘Building a prison for children’: Overcrowded youth detention centers in Washington draw concern

Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie (Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families)

October 14, 2024, 1:41pm Business

Only a handful of spots for new offenders are left at the state’s medium- and maximum-security juvenile facilities in the wake of site overcrowding problems and staffing shortages. Read story