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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.

Drilling at Seattle tunnel project to resume

Gov. Jay Inslee says that longshoreman picketing the site of Seattle’s $2 billion tunnel project have agreed to allow work at the site to proceed while they continue to seek resolution with the contractor in a dispute over jobs.


Japan still committed to restarting idled reactors

By ELAINE KURTENBACH

Four nuclear plant operators have applied to restart a dozen reactors under revised safety guidelines.


Meeting Thursday on Seattle parks funding

By JOURNAL STAFF

Mayor Mike McGinn and the city council created a citizens advisory committee to review the draft Parks Legacy Plan and to propose options for funding operations and maintenance, development and acquisition of parks and recreation facilities and programs.


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.


Senator: Systems failed in Honolulu molasses spill

A U.S. Coast Guard unit that specializes in hazardous spills is joining the effort to clean up and assess the damage done when some 233,000 gallons of the sugary substance spilled from a section of pipe not normally used.


Construction starts on city's first parklet

By JOURNAL STAFF

Method Construction is building the project in front of the Montana Bar at 1506 E. Olive Way on Capitol Hill.


Boise Inc. acquired in $1.27B deal

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


Pebble Mine loses British partner

The decision leaves Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., based in Canada, as the sole owner.


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Check out our special section on a super green housing and office project that just opened in Ballard.



Green Building Blog:
Old warehouse becomes cool new school
Going to school in a business park gives students easy access to real-world opportunities and experience.

Nuts and Bolts Blog:
Could OSHA change course on its proposed delay of crane operator certification?
According to industry studies, 80% fewer crane-related deaths and 50% fewer accidents occur with certified crane operators.

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