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Thursday Jolt: Amazon gets praise. Arena, not so much.

Thu, May 24, 5:57 p.m.

By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

The day's winners and losers.

Morning Fizz: She couldn't even name a Republican she'd work with

Fri, May 18, 8:21 a.m.

By Erica C. Barnett and Josh Feit

Caffeinated News & Gossip starring: 36th District Democrats and their endorsements, Nick Licata and towing companies, and more.

The 'Big League City' argument for a new arena is bush league

Fri, May 18, midnight

By Knute Berger

There's only one good reason to consider a new NBA basketball-NHL hockey arena in Seattle. It's the passion, stupid.

An NBA franchise is a field of dreams for hedging investments

Mon, May 14, midnight

By Matt Fikse

City partners, beware! Such pro-sports deals are full of arcane opportunities for making money, including the art of hedging income.

Midday Scan: Obama affirms same-sex marriage, Mckenna prepares to eat his words

Thu, May 10, 12:13 p.m.

By Pete Jackson

Obama's declaration in favor of marriage equality yesterday puts Rob "my views are the same as Barack Obama's" McKenna in a tight spot. Meanwhile, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng may find a new home in the university district.

Why talking jobs is better than campaigning on values

Mon, Apr 30, 2 a.m.

By Jordan Royer

In Seattle and nationally, our political discourse is frustrating and circular, wrapping us in irrelevant talking points. How about discussing the ways we make a better future?

How budget cuts could dull Washington's international edge

Wed, Apr 18, 2 a.m.

By Bill Stafford

Federal budget cuts could threaten one of Washington's longstanding tools for maintaining its strength as a global competitor.

What's the secret sauce for Seattle's global reach?

Tue, Apr 10, 2 a.m.

By Stephen H. Dunphy

A remote rainy corner of the country emerged as one of the recognized centers of international commerce and innovation. More than blind luck was at play.

U.S. and Russia: time to declare normality

Thu, Apr 5, 2 a.m.

By Eric Schinfeld

Trade opportunities beckon for Washington state businesses, but Congress must repeal a measure associated with one of this state's most beloved politicians.

Eastside trail: Will rail ever return?

Mon, Apr 2, 2 a.m.

By C.B. Hall

It's entirely possible for a trail and an active rail line to work together. But that seems to be a challenge to some on the Eastside as they and the Port of Seattle work on using a longtime rail line as a trail.

New business association focuses on Asia

Tue, Mar 27, 2 a.m.

By John Stang

There's gold, or dollars, that can be made with apps and more traded across the Pacific.

Learning the tricky ropes of 'state capitalism'

Wed, Feb 22, 2 a.m.

By Bill Stafford

Seattle's missions to China, our key trading partner, mean coping with a powerful new force in global economics: state-driven capitalism. Conservative politics and our state constitution often stand in the way.

San Diego: how NOT to treat a central waterfront

Mon, Feb 13, 2 a.m.

By Mark Hinshaw

A developer, aided by the daily newspaper he just bought, wants to plop a big football stadium on the harborfront. That's an idea Seattle should not import.

Ports and transportation will shape economic success or failure

Sun, Feb 5, 2 a.m.

By Mark Pisano

In a more connected world, even the most-favored regions need to improve their transportation systems and their ability to move goods and people, and to educate skilled workers.

Updated: A little oil and a ton of trouble

Sun, Jan 29, 2 a.m.

By Pete Knutson

A fisherman with a leaky hydraulic line discovers what a serious business an oil sheen on Puget Sound can be — especially if you're one of the unlucky few to get tagged for it, and you get on the wrong side of the pollution detectives. New: The Department of Ecology has now reached a decision.