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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 1,673 H-1B petitions in New Jersey throughout 2024
1 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company 212 99.5% 0.5% 2 Becton Dickinson and Company 109 99.1% 0.9% 3 ZT Group International, Inc. 63 100% 0% 4 Auris Health, Inc. 58 100% 0% 5 Sanofi US Services, Inc. 56 100% 0% 6 Zoetis, Inc. 44 95.5% 4.6% 7 Novitium...

‘There were so many places that surprised me’: Seattle writer pens ‘100 Things to Do in Washington State Before You Die,’ with special shoutouts to Spokane
If someone told you they were visiting Spokane, where would you suggest they visit? Maybe you have a favorite restaurant in mind, a shop they should browse or an experience they should try. It’s one thing to make recommendations for a single city,...

Ex-Microsoft software engineer shares why tech workers should update their résumés every 6 to 9 months
Akshay Phadké knows what it takes to move up in the tech industry. The Seattle-based 31-year-old's résumé includes positions at startups and behemoths alike, including Ericsson, Microsoft, Vareto, and his current company, Webflow, where he is a...

FIFA CWC: South American Champions Botafogo Overcome Seattle Sounders 2-1
Seattle Sounders FC fell just short of an incredible comeback in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Monday morning, instead suffering a 2-1 defeat to Botafogo in their Group B opener at Lumen Field. The reigning Brasileiro Série A and Copa...

Seattle police outreach team helps facilitate peaceful 'No Kings' protest
SEATTLE — Tens of thousands of people marched peacefully from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday afternoon during the “No Kings” protest, part of a nationwide demonstration. Protests begin in several western Washington cities,...

Washington State Issues Warning Over Recalled Salmon
Check your freezer and fridges as a new food recall has been announced by the Washington State Department of Agriculture, and this time it's King Salmon fish. If you love seafood like I do, it might be time to see if bought any of these products....

Washington State’s Lower Snake River Dams Aren’t Going Anywhere
The decades long battle over the Lower Snake River Dams has had it's share of roller coaster moments. The most recent development in the saga came on June 12th, when President Donald Trump withdrew a plan that eventually would have removed the...

Seattle Reign rally late for 2-2 draw at Chicago Stars
CHICAGO — Forward Lynn Biyendolo and defender Jordyn Bugg scored goals late in the second half as the Seattle Reign rallied to tie the Chicago Stars 2-2 Saturday afternoon at Soldier Field. The NWSL game was part of a doubleheader with the MLS...

Red Sox Seek Turnaround as Seattle Series Approaches
SEATTLE, Washington — The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for an important series against the Seattle Mariners, starting tomorrow. After a challenging May that saw disappointing performances, the Sox are hoping to carry momentum from recent...

Previewing the 2025 Northwest Showcase at Western Oregon University
The Northwest Showcase returns to Western Oregon University to kick off the Mega Camp circuit in the Pacific Northwest. Coaches from a number of schools are expected, including Oregon, with head coach Dan Lanning, Washington State, with head coach...

Traffic Revisions at 72nd and Washington for Roundabout Construction
YAKIMA, Wash. — The first phase of a four-phase project to construct a roundabout at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Washington Avenue will begin Monday, June 16th. Beginning at 6:00 am on Monday, the intersection will be closed to all...

Washington State Enacts New Notice Requirements for Business Closures and Mass Layoffs
Key Takeaways Washington state recently passed a new law requiring certain notices for business site closings and mass reductions in force. On May 13, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5525 (E2SSB 5525)...

How a Seattle guitar shop pursues the ‘Holy Grail’ of electric guitars
On a recent afternoon in Pioneer Square, Emerald City Guitars owner Trevor Boone showed off a 1959 Gibson Les Paul — a model considered by many to be the Holy Grail of electric guitars. When it rolled out of Gibson’s Kalamazoo, Mich., factory,...

The Problem Boeing Ran Into After Outsourcing 787 Production
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was once celebrated as a marvel of aviation innovation, bringing together cutting-edge composite materials, advanced systems, and global engineering expertise. But beneath its futuristic design lies a complex story of...

Ryanair boss makes damning claim about Boeing planes after ‘spanners found in floorboards’
Ryanair only uses Boeing planes (Picture: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Michael O’Leary has revealed his concerns over Boeing’s manufacturing process. The Ryanair boss said every new Boeing jet delivered to them undergoes stringent...

What an Upside-Down Construction Sign Means in Washington State
Summer construction has started around Washington State, and one odd thing might make you wonder what's going on with construction signs being upside down. Here’s What Those Upside-Down Construction Signs Mean in Washington State I saw a posting...

WEST SEATTLE SUNDAY: Father’s Day and more
(Saturday on Elliott Bay – photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor) Happy Father’s Day if you’re celebrating! Here are highlights for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: WESTIES RUN CLUB: Today’s Sunday Funday run leaves from...

Dialogue and Peaceful Determination Punctuate Seattle ‘No Kings’ Protest
Seattle Police Department On a sun-drenched Saturday, June 14, tens of thousands of Seattleites peacefully gathered at Cal Anderson Park and marched through the city to the Seattle Center for a demonstration. The atmosphere was one of...

Seattle musicians hit the right chord to live their dreams
WHEN MUSICIANS WANT to connect with other musicians, other than by word-of-mouth or a random meeting, there are plenty of places within reach of a laptop. Four decades ago, Kurt Cobain had only one place locally to reach other musicians. He placed...

A 15-year plan for Washington state's economy
Two summers ago, starting in the community of Stevenson along the Columbia River, I joined employers in a series of town hall meetings around Washington asking about people to share their vision for our state’s future. We found common ground at in...