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Health plan finder for small firms is delayed

A new health insurance marketplace being set up in Washington state to help small businesses find insurance for their employees will not be fully operational this fall, as planned.

New state pot rules would limit stores

By GENE JOHNSON

Officials in Washington state took their first stab at setting rules for the state's new marijuana industry Thursday, nearly eight months after voters here legalized pot for adults.


Cross-Border Expo set for Ferndale

By JOURNAL STAFF

International Market Access, Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa are holding a Cross-Border Expo June 6 with the goal of attracting more tourists and business visitors to the area.


Homestead to buy 15 houses

By JOURNAL STAFF

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle gave a $187,500 grant to Homestead Community Land Trust to help it buy and fix up distressed Seattle houses, which it then sells at below-market prices to people with low incomes.


Just 2 of 13 small SUVs do well in crash tests

By TOM KRISHER

Popular models such as the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Jeep Wrangler received only “marginal” or “poor” ratings from the Insurance Institute.


Tech, labor groups spar over immigration

By ANNE FLAHERTY

Debate over U.S. tech jobs designated for foreigners has strained a bipartisan deal, showcased the power of big labor and splintered elite tech leaders who were hoping to make inroads in Washington.


Vandals taking Oregon park fees

Rangers plan to remove about half of the 25 pay tubes at federal park sites along the Oregon coast.


UN: Disasters have cost $2.5T since 2000 but little is being invested to reduce risk

By EDITH M. LEDERER

The report says a New Zealand utility spent $6 million on seismic protection that saved it $65 million in the 2010 and 2011 quakes.



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