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How will the economy do this year? How will the economy impact presidential race? Is Seattle really in an economic growth zone? Here are some answers to your questions about 2012 for the our pocketbooks, the nation, and Seattle.

Sh*t Kent Said

Posted Thu, Jan 12, 2 a.m.

Nuggets of wisdom from Seattle's mossback Yoda

Washington to other states: 'We suck less than you do.'

Posted Wed, Nov 23, 2 a.m.

Hard numbers reveal a confusing economy that's exporting more, hiring less, and still quavering before Europe's debt and America's political gridlock.

How arts and music helped pull Seattle through hard times

Posted Tue, Oct 25, 2 a.m.

By Marcie Sillman

When Congress cancelled the SST, plunging the local economy downward, the city turned to new ways to lift its spirits and spur its economy. The arts, especially rock and roll, were a key part of the rebound.

Japanese lessons on the art of economic rebounding

Posted Tue, Oct 25, 2 a.m.

By Bill Stafford

The country struggles to recover from its lost decade and the earthquake. The Seattle economy is quite dependent on Japan, and we have lessons to learn from their strategic approaches.

The great big air battle over the next 'Baby Boeing'

Posted Mon, Oct 24, 2 a.m.

By Matt Fikse

Regional leadership is lining up its ducks in an effort to convince Boeing to build the next generation of 737s here. One contender is the historic site of a Boeing factory at Boeing Field. Here's a survey of the issues and the fault lines in the local team.

The pain of slow times in job creation

Posted Fri, Oct 21, 2 a.m.

Even for Seattle, a city with more strength than much of the country, the picture tends to be mixed, perhaps contributing to the larger social discontent. Unemployment has come to Occupy Minds.

Seattle's entrepreneurial zest is unstoppable

Posted Tue, Oct 11, 2 a.m.

By Marcie Sillman

The city has been reinventing itself for the past 100 years. Here's a look at some of the major transformations of the past 20 years, starting with Nirvana.

Carrying the freight

Posted Wed, Sep 7, 12:46 p.m.

With its new 747-8F, Boeing takes the lead in the cargo jet business, with a monopoly in the production of wide-bodied freighters.

How a South Korean trade pact would impact the Northwest

Posted Thu, Sep 1, 2 a.m.

By Dick Nelson

The free-trade agreement is getting close, though the politics is still divisive. Here's a look at how strong are the trade bonds between the Northwest and this Asian tiger, and it's far more than jetliners.

Seattle: a tale of 2 economies

Posted Thu, Aug 18, 2 a.m.

In a national economy that is barely growing, Seattle may help the U.S. avoid another round of recession. Even here, though, the areas of opportunity are pretty limited.

Why the waterfront tunnel is key to the region's economy

Posted Fri, Aug 5, 9:10 a.m.

By Dave Gering

The tunnel solution is essential to keep I-5 flowing during construction of a Viaduct replacement, thus serving the industrial "triangle" that powers the region.

The China message: Never stop selling

Posted Mon, Aug 1, 2 a.m.

By Bill Stafford

A visit discovers a nation of entrepreneurs, powered by engineering, marketing, and government support. China's dynamic growth is also overwhelming its cities and highways.

'See Washington Last'

Posted Fri, Jul 22, 2 a.m.

The death of the state's tourism office creates opportunities for a don't-come-hither campaign. Time to reverse-market our Delicious apples as "forbidden fruit."

Despite tech-sector hype, defense spending still butters our croissants

Posted Mon, Jul 18, 2 a.m.

Boeing's newest Pentagon contract highlights an economic powerhouse that belies Washington's claims of liberalism and innovation and the Peace Economy.

Seattle and the Space Age that fizzled

Posted Mon, Jul 11, 2 a.m.

We ushered in the manned Space Age with Century 21. As the Space Shuttle programs end, its time to consider one failing: We made the New Frontier a place for experts and elites, not the people.

Would a new tax break win Boeing's 737 successor for Washington?

Posted Thu, Jul 7, 2 a.m.

By Dick Nelson

The governor has talked in terms of "minimal" benefits that might bring big returns. Perhaps there are other attractions here for Boeing.

Shouldn't Seattle outpace the sputtering national economy?

Posted Mon, Jun 20, 2 a.m.

National figures show the economy has hit a slow patch, but is not heading for a double-dip recession. With local large companies like Boeing hiring apace, why is the Washington economy so feeble?

Ten things you might not know about the economy

Posted Fri, May 20, 2 a.m.