Washington Economy

Sharing research that helps Washington’s Skagit Valley specialty-crop producers supply the world, scientists at WSU’s Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center gave members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) an in-field look at current projects on soil-biodegradable plastic mulch, soil health, and disease defense. Visiting Mount Vernon on Friday, Aug. 4, five APEC-member secretaries or […]

SEATTLE, Wash. — According to a newly completed economic analysis the Washington state fashion and apparel industry is a major contributor to the state’s economy and is well positioned for future growth.

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington state’s highest in-the-nation minimum wage slated to go up to $7.94 on Jan. 1 will have a modest, mixed but mostly positive, impact on the economy, according to an assessment conducted at Washington State University. The loss of gross state product from the 5 percent minimum wage increase would be roughly […]