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At 16, Mark Simon has his future mapped out: a business degree from Western Washington University, an MBA from New York University and success in commerce. But the Palmer teen never predicted his early success would be in stinging nettles.

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is often best…

Sales-tax break for Canadians at stake in court case

To lure shoppers from British Columbia, DeWaard & Bode, a home-appliance store in Bellingham, touts great prices made lower by a strong Canadian dollar.

DeWaard & Bode appeared to gain another selling point in May when the state Department of…

WWU to hold Aug. 4 information session for Everett Weekend MBA Program
Who's Who: Cascade Bank's new CFO

Cascade Bank, the principal operating subsidiary of Cascade Financial Corp., has named Debra L. Johnson as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

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…

WWU'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…

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