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There's a run on treadmill desks in U.S.

By SAM HANANEL

TreadDesk expects a 25 percent increase in sales this year thanks to bulk orders from large corporations who want to get workers back on their feet.

'One part of America is in depression'

By HOPE YEN

New data show a big gap in the jobless rate between rich and poor as middle-income workers take lower-wage jobs and displace lower-skilled, low-income workers.


Tips on how to apply for health insurance

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR

After state health insurance markets open Oct. 1, consumers can apply online, via a call center, in person or by mail.


New system brings cheap calls to tiny villages

By MARK STEVENSON

Backers hope their ingenious system can bring connections to small, isolated villages around the world.


New stats show driving rates still falling in Oregon

The study's author, Michael Sivak, noted four key reasons for the decline: a migration to urban centers with public transit, baby boomers driving less as they age, the telecommuting boom and the drop in the percentage of teenagers getting their driver's licenses.


Biden: U.S. 'will be left behind' without infrastructure projects

By BRUCE SMITH

The Vice President cast infrastructure projects as key to a broader strategy of growing the middle class.


Skagit bridge work turns to retrofitting

Officials will regularly close the bridge during nighttime hours while they retrofit and reinforce the span’s overhead structure.


Boise Inc. acquired in $1.27B deal

Packaging Corp. of America is buying Boise Inc. to get additional containerboard to support its growth.


Stocks rally after Summers exits Fed race

By JOSHUA FREED

Larry Summers, a former Treasury secretary, was viewed as being more likely to rein in the government's massive stimulus program, which has kept interest rates low and boosted corporate profits.


Previous Stories


September 16, 2013
Some employers find older workers a plus
Ore. liquor stores adding beer, wine
Nuclear agency's construction projects are $16B over budget and 38 years late
HSAs: How to invest in your health care
Estate planners to tackle ‘digital death'
Medford OKs $32M bond for police, fire
Tacoma conference on worker safety

September 13, 2013
Key questions about health care reforms
Employers look to cut back spousal coverage
On Medicare? Benefits won't change under ACA
What's behind record-setting price? Prime building, location and tenant
Staples will open tech office in Seattle
More recycling for Seattle businesses?
Stockbox: Local chain has big plans for little grocery stores
Ballard apartments sold for $41M
Women regain lost jobs; men haven't
Bottling plant in Anacortes loses backer
Online contest keeps drive-in open
Portland clubs must install sprinklers
7-day rally fades away

September 12, 2013
Health care law puzzles business owners
Health costs likely to rise for many self-employed
Where you live matters with health care today
F5 Networks opens office in Bellevue
Guilty plea for water district theft
Former broker get prison for mortgage fraud
Juneau museum to pack up collection
Speed Networking Sept. 18 at SMPS
Calista acquires wind power firm
Ruling: labor laws protect strippers
Syria talks help ease investors' fears

September 11, 2013
Feds want to let pot firms go to the bank
Arc'teryx opens store at 4th & Pike
Big student debt found in unexpected places
$16M Yukon port would be hub for western Alaska
Richest 1 percent earn biggest share since 1920s
202 Westlake sale sets a record at $97M: $753 per square foot
Inland Northwest AGC opening Tri Cities office
$9.11 golf deal retracted after a backlash
Big furniture maker files for bankruptcy
Feds seek NYC property in $230M Russian fraud
Alaska seeks design for a $210M ferry
Syria news boosts stocks

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