Stephen H. Dunphy writes on business and economic issues for Crosscut. He was a business editor and columnist for a number of years at The Seattle Times.
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?
Recent reports nationally and in Washington seem to indicate real job growth, but uncertainties about the economy remain.
Trade gets measured in good and services. But that leaves out our strength in services, whether in environmental protection, architecture, health initiatives, or other areas. Updated: Disappointing U.S. GNP figures are out.
Washington state and the Seattle area show some slowing, reflecting the national trend, but we're still the best economy on the West Coast.
Seattle ranks among the top 15 cities in having organizations on the annual "Chronicle of Philanthropy" list of the 400 largest charities.
