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REI CEO Jerry Stritzke Resigns Over Conflict of Interest

Specialty outdoor retailer REI has announced that chief operating officer Eric Artz will take the helm as interim CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds president and CEO Jerry Stritzke, who has resigned and will be leaving the co-op on March 15.

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Secretary Wyman to Congress: Empower States to Administer Elections

Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman recently testified before the U.S. House of Representatives committee regarding HR 1, a bill proposing a number of government restructuring measures including changes to how elections security is administered.

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The social environment of an organization can determine whether employees are satisfied or not. It also can be a deciding factor in making or breaking the bottom line.

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CEO of Gig Harbor-Based The Russell Family Foundation Plans To Step Down

After 20 years of leadership with The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF), Chief Executive Officer Richard Woo will step down at the end of this year.

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Amazon Cancels Plans to Move HQ2 to New York

Long Island City, Queens will not become a new headquarters location for Amazon after all, the tech company announced today.

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Nisqually Watershed Plan Earns State’s First Approval Under New Law

A new plan to offset the effects of residential wells on streamflows in the Nisqually River watershed will soon provide a reliable water source for both rural homeowners and native fish habitats.

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South Sound Highlights from Sound Transit’s 2019 Regional Report

South Sound commuters interested in learning about Sound Transit transportation projects and investments can read the agency’s 2019 Regional Report.

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South Sound City One of the Most Diverse in the Nation

Personal finance website WalletHub recently released a list of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country. See which South Sound cities made the list.

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Orting Joins One-Stop State Licensing Service

Orting is now a partner in the state business licensing service, which allows local businesses to apply for hundreds of required state and local licenses in one place.

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E9 Brewing Co. Coming Soon

A firm opening date for the new Engine House No. 9 location in Tacoma’s Historic Brewery District is expected by the end of the month.