National Economy

Rachel Maxi

At Costco, $800 Buys You a Year's Worth of Food for the Inevitable End-Times

​Survivalists may cling to the belief that one day in the near future our currency will be worth nothing and commerce will once again consist of swapping dried animal pelts for fragrant spices. But while they still have to use that soon-to-be-worthless paper money, you can be damn sure those e ... More >>

Gregory Schaffer

​Survivalists may cling to the belief that one day in the near future our currency will be worth nothing and commerce will once again consist of swapping dried animal pelts for fragrant spices. But while they still have to use that soon-to-be-worthless paper money, you can be damn sure those e ... More >>

Who Needs Cash? House Republicans Want to Eliminate Federal Reserve and Paper Money

If America adopts the gold standard, this guy automatically gets elected Emperor.​Washington may run out of money soon. But if five Republican House members have their way that won't matter. Because before the state starts getting overdraft notices the whole country will be operating on the go ... More >>

Bill Gates's $35,000 House Tour a Sign of Economic Recovery?

Bill Gates: Just touring his house requires a second mortgage.​Stocks. Bonds. The Dow or GDP. If history has taught us anything in these last two years of financial tumult it's that economic indicators like these don't indicate for a damn. For a real taste of how the economy is doing you hav ... More >>

God Hates I-1033

Thou shalt not steal...money from kids and old people!​That's the only logical explanation now that 21 Protestant and Jewish leaders across Washington have signed a statement denouncing the initiative. From the P-I: The Protestant and Jewish leaders emphasized that I-1033 would make permanent ... More >>

Artifakt 3-Year Anniversary

Thou shalt not steal...money from kids and old people!​That's the only logical explanation now that 21 Protestant and Jewish leaders across Washington have signed a statement denouncing the initiative. From the P-I: The Protestant and Jewish leaders emphasized that I-1033 would make permanent ... More >>

Eddie Bauer Dropped from the Nasdaq Index

Today in failing retailers news: the Puget Sound Business Journal reports barring appeals, Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. will be suspended from Nasdaq stock index effective June 26. The move comes just days after the Bellvue-based apparel giant filed for bankruptcy protection amidst a massive downturn i ... More >>

The Tragically Hip

Wednesday, June 17

Another Lone Dissent by McIver, This Time on the Council's Economic Recovery Plan

Most City Council votes are formalities, clocking in at 9-0. But occasionally, there's a dissenter. A couple months ago, it was Richard McIver, who said he voted against a land transfer bill because he hadn't had the chance to review it. Yesterday, it was McIver again, though this time he had more s ... More >>

Earnings Day for Starbucks, National Economic Indicator

Boeing and Microsoft tanked, while Amazon flourished. After the market closes today, Starbucks will announce its quarterly earnings, which analysts are predicting will be $2.37 billion, or 15 cents a share. A softening market and more competitors have led the company to close stores (Swine flu worri ... More >>

How Does the Recession Suck? City Council Lets Us Count the Ways

The City Council is inviting concerned citizens to two events next week that promise to get to the heart of the recession's rampant suckery--and provide the opportunity to fight over bread line tickets. First, on Monday (10 AM, Bertha Knight Landes Room, City Hall), Council President Richard Conli ... More >>

Gary Locke: A Corporate Champion at Commerce

Our former governor takes to D.C. a record of favors for Boeing and Microsoft.

Artemis to Close for a While, Then Scale Back

Just received a press release from Artemis on Capitol Hill. Owners Oscar Velasco-Schmitz and Boris Gorodnitsky are announcing that they're shutting their doors from February 21 to May 15. The bistro has been busy every night I've ever been there, but apparently the turnover in the kitchen and the ec ... More >>

Should Revamped KeyArena Be Part of Federal Stimulus Package?

It's not as far-fetched as you might think, writes Henry Abbott: "The [Sacramento] Kings are reportedly losing a lot of money. And they are trying again to find a plan to finance a new arena that will help them be profitable. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. politicians are talking about 'shovel ready' ... More >>

SPL Holiday Book Sale

It's not as far-fetched as you might think, writes Henry Abbott: "The [Sacramento] Kings are reportedly losing a lot of money. And they are trying again to find a plan to finance a new arena that will help them be profitable. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. politicians are talking about 'shovel ready' ... More >>

Unembedded: Four Independent Photojournalists on the War in Iraq

It's not as far-fetched as you might think, writes Henry Abbott: "The [Sacramento] Kings are reportedly losing a lot of money. And they are trying again to find a plan to finance a new arena that will help them be profitable. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. politicians are talking about 'shovel ready' ... More >>

Why Inslee Voted Against the Bailout

It's not as far-fetched as you might think, writes Henry Abbott: "The [Sacramento] Kings are reportedly losing a lot of money. And they are trying again to find a plan to finance a new arena that will help them be profitable. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. politicians are talking about 'shovel ready' ... More >>

Presto! New Parking Restrictions in Georgetown

It's not as far-fetched as you might think, writes Henry Abbott: "The [Sacramento] Kings are reportedly losing a lot of money. And they are trying again to find a plan to finance a new arena that will help them be profitable. Meanwhile, in Washington D.C. politicians are talking about 'shovel ready' ... More >>

Disinterest in Conflict

The AG's office says it was never asked to vet the governor's use of a Boeing consultant in the bid to win Boeing's favor.

The Legislature and Social Services

The AG's office says it was never asked to vet the governor's use of a Boeing consultant in the bid to win Boeing's favor.

Numbers of the Week

The AG's office says it was never asked to vet the governor's use of a Boeing consultant in the bid to win Boeing's favor.

Numbers of the Week

The AG's office says it was never asked to vet the governor's use of a Boeing consultant in the bid to win Boeing's favor.

Brave New City

What do bohemians, gay people, and a pizza place in Georgetown have to do with the future of our economic prosperity? Everything.

Boeing bust

Massive cuts at the Lazy B will drive unemployment higher.

Where has all the money gone?

It's not just the terrorists, it's the economy

Economic shock

Will drops in tourism and consumer spending push Seattle into recession?

Week 1: The troubles begin.

Will drops in tourism and consumer spending push Seattle into recession?

The cost of flying

Don't turn out the lights in Seattle just yet, say economists.

Neo-liberals on the run

Don't turn out the lights in Seattle just yet, say economists.

Don't be fooled

Next week, Seattle becomes the battleground for two entirely different worldviews, and the winner is far from decided.

Home improvements

Mayor Schell's modest housing agenda: many small tweaks and a boost to the market.