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Local startups swim in 'shark tank'

PubTalk event based on television show

Most of us indulge in impulse buying on occasion, perhaps choosing a smartphone that has more dazzle than functionality, or a sporty car that's fun but doesn't quite fit the family's needs or budget.

Survey: Support for coal drops to 41%

Environmental impact study set of fall

A new survey finds support for coal export terminals has dropped over the past year among Northwest residents. It also finds support for a region-wide approach to measuring the environmental impact of exporting coal.

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

NEW YORK — Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore.

In a fast-food first, Dunkin' Donuts adds gluten-free

Dunkin' Donuts is poised to beat McDonald's and Starbucks in introducing the fast-food industry's first gluten-free pastries.

Washington jobless rate drops to 6.8 percent in May

OLYMPIA — Washington state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent last month and the state added an estimated 4,100 jobs, officials with the Employment Security Department said Wednesday.

Fed maintaining bond purchases, moving closer to slowing

It offers more optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy, job market

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will maintain the pace of its bond-buying program to keep long-term interest rates at record lows. But it offered a more optimistic outlook for the U.S. economy and job market.

Study: Coal exports a gain for whole state

OLYMPIA — Building new coal terminals near Bellingham and Longview will have major economic benefits for the entire state, a new study conducted for the Washington Farm Bureau suggests.

Meat seller brings low-cost sales model to Vancouver

Customers buy in bulk, package it themselves in exchange for better price

In 2001, a Utah grocery store meat buyer discovered patrons were willing to buy 40-pound boxes of meat and package it themselves in exchange for a better price.

Starbucks to start posting calorie counts on menus

NEW YORK — Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks.

Boeing receives first orders for Dreamliner 787-10

Decision on where plane will be built has not been made yet

At the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, as expected, Boeing Co. launched the final and largest member of its Dreamliner jet family, the 787-10.

Oregon jobless rate below 8% for first time since '08

The unemployment rate in Oregon has dipped below 8 percent for the first time since the nation fell sharply into the Great Recession in the fall of 2008.

Fewer fireworks stands to open in Clark County, across state

Three fewer licensed fireworks stands will operate in Clark County this year compared to last year, part of a statewide downward trend, according to a report issued Tuesday by the Office of the Washington State Fire Marshal.

Army Corps won't do overall study of coal exports

Wash., Ore. officials had requested research

SEATTLE — An official with the Army Corps of Engineers told a Congressional committee Tuesday that the agency doesn’t plan a broad environmental study on exporting coal from the Western United States.

Update: Chrysler agrees to repair SUVs on fire risk

DETROIT — Chrysler said it will fix 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty sport-utility vehicles that U.S. regulators linked to 51 deaths.

As economy gains, fewer disability claims filed

The number of U.S. workers filing long-term disability claims declined for the first time in at least four years in 2012 amid an improving economy and employment picture.