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Washington state should remedy sales-tax drain from exempt Canadian shoppers

"WHATCOM County officials plan to challenge state government officials' interpretation of existing state law that qualifies British Columbia residents for an exemption from Washington state's sales tax.

At least $3 million and perhaps as much as $5…

²ÝÁñÉçÇø's SHRM chapter receives Superior Merit Award for 38th consecutive year
Bill Warner receives ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Bellingham's relationship with Russian sister city grows as global economy improves

"Bellingham continues to build an economic relationship with one of its oldest sister cities.

Last month John Sands, a business management instructor at Western Washington University, and Dave Malcolm Woods, a counselor for the Bellingham chapter of SCORE, visited Nakhodka, Russia.…

Innovative Teaching Showcase event features strategies for teaching large classes
Trio of Trojan runners hope to lead the pack at NWAACC

"Seth Pierson, Emmanuel Contreras and Drew Larson all followed different paths to Everett Community College, but each was drawn by a love of running and a desire to compete.

And all three freshmen have found success as members of the Everett CC distance track…

Brinton Scott to speak at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø May 13 on avoiding operational risks in China
2009 was tough for Whatcom County retailers, but 2010 may be better

"The numbers are in, and they prove what people already knew: Many Whatcom County retailers took a shellacking in 2009.

Overall retail sales in Whatcom County totaled $2.86 billion last year, the lowest total since 2005. Retail trade, which focuses on items sold in stores, totaled $1…

Housing and construction economic seminar in Bellingham May 18

"The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County and Northwest Business Monthly will present the Spring 2010 Housing Outlook and Construction Economic Seminar 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18.

The event will be held at the BIAWC's office at 1650 Baker Creek Place,…

Women offer reflections on motherhood

"In addition to wanting an education and a fulfilling career, some women know they want to be mothers at an early age.

With Mother’s Day approaching May 9, two Snoqualmie Valley women reflected on their paths to motherhood and how it changed their lives.&#…

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