January 21, 2025, 6:58am Business
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered that no federal officer, employee or agent may unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen, an early step toward his campaign promise to dismantle what he called government “censorship” of U.S. citizens. Read story
January 21, 2025, 6:56am Business
President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports. Read story
January 21, 2025, 6:07am Business Updated 1 day ago
Pendleton Woolen Mills is proposing a mixed-use development featuring commercial, industrial, recreational and residential uses on 63 acres in downtown Washougal. Read story
January 20, 2025, 5:12pm Business
More than 18,000 Costco workers, including drivers, warehouse and store employees, will go on strike at the end of the month if the union and America’s third-largest retailer fail to sign a new contract by Jan. 31. Read story
January 20, 2025, 6:05am Business
As if we needed more discouraging news about the housing market, here’s this: The median age of the first-time home buyer rose to an all-time high of 38 years old in 2024, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read story
January 20, 2025, 6:00am Business
In its early days, the quirky tech startup known as Google adopted a visionary corporate credo: “ Don’t be evil.” That later evolved into the motto: “Do the right thing,” reflecting the idealistic ambitions of the company’s founders that its technology could be a force for good. Read story
January 20, 2025, 5:49am Business
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ rights to repair their own machines. Read story
January 20, 2025, 5:47am Business
La June Montgomery Tabron believes many Americans have a desire for racial healing. They just don’t know how to start. Read story