UPS strike looms in a world grown reliant on everything delivered everywhere all the time

The 24 million packages UPS ships on an average day amounts to about a quarter of all U.S. parcel volume

Gosling, Blunt star power fuel the ridiculously fun ‘Fall Guy’

Two stars of the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon should’ve been enough to create at least some box office pandemonium, especially when those stars appear in a movie as entertaining and big screen worthy as “The Fall Guy.”

The Exhausted Dad: Doubling the dorky teenagers

As a parent to a teenager for about two months now, I want to commend myself for the calm and level-headed leadership in the house. At least so far, living with an unpredictable 13-year-old resembles living with an unpredictable 12-year-old.

Fewer taking the road to Damascus

Tourists shun Syrian capital due to violence

Editor's Note

Grieving and saying goodbye in the time of coronavirus

CHICAGO (AP) — Tucked deep in the obituary for Charles Recka was an announcement that a Mass celebrating his 87 years of life “will be held at a later date.”

Former Washington Post editor Bradlee dies

ADVERTISING: Advertorial­ — GEORGE BALLING: Consumption patterns

Consumer wine consumption has a natural rhythm to it. Varietals come and go in popularity, as does winemaking style. All but the most die-hard varietal loyalists will change their preferences with the seasons. There are also clearly times of the year when all of us will consume a bit more wine or add to our stock, as it is our prime time for entertaining. Add in how most every palate evolves as we go through life and sure enough, as a wine industry professional you can pick out the changes.

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Bernanke signals flexibility on bond purchases

Realtors' resolution: Hope for housing market

Agents see some positive changes on horizon

Some local real estate agents see signs of hope in the housing market in the coming year.

Flood insurance program stops thousands

About 1,400 potential homebuyers unable to close on homes

WASHINGTON - Many people trying to buy a house with a riverfront view were up a creek the past few weeks because of the temporary shutdown of the federal program that provides flood insurance.

How weird are we?

For years I have been promoting the concept that you must "humanize your selling strategy." The short explanation for this plan is that you must match your sales approach to the individual or company who will buy your product. How will it benefit them?

Movement down the coast as well

Since Russell Wilson somehow influenced a chip-shot field goal to hook wildly left of its intended mark last week (or it seems like he did — he does everything else for his team, doesn’t he?), the Seattle Seahawks are still playing and the NFL playoffs still matter to most of the Pacific Northwest.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Sunday, January 17, 2016

Movement down the coast as well

Since Russell Wilson somehow influenced a chip-shot field goal to hook wildly left of its intended mark last week (or it seems like he did — he does everything else for his team, doesn’t he?), the Seattle Seahawks are still playing and the NFL playoffs still matter to most of the Pacific Northwest.

Gun owners: Shoot local, shop local Enthusiants shrug off retailer's decision to curtail ammo sales

Holly Fredericks is a local gun owner who, along with her husband, Jack, shoots regularly.

Giving back, one tire at a time

Silverlake Automotive reflects on experience with Press Christmas for All charity

Silverlake Automotive reflects on experience with Press Christmas for All charity

Crop and vintage updates

We are approaching and in some cases have already arrived at the "white knuckle" point in the growing season for winemakers and wine grape farmers alike, harvest, so while we write often about the wine grape crop and vintage notes it seems appropriate to do so again. While the growing season to date has been positive in the appellations of the Western U.S. the next month to two can be the most crucial as temperatures moderate and grapes reach the point where they are harvested.

Why worry?

Less aid by Fed would point to recovery

WASHINGTON - Investors have grown nervous that the Federal Reserve will scale back its efforts to boost the U.S. economy sooner than many expected.

It's not Christmas without the tree

Mary Tappen wants everyone to have one for the holiday

Fireworks banned for fear of wildfires

Drought-stricken areas outlaw any pyrotechnics

FORT WORTH, Texas - From Arizona to Florida, there will be fewer oohs and aahs at the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July: Many cities and counties across the nation's drought-stricken southern tier are banning fireworks because of the risk of wildfires.

China trips just a scam for our cash

I have to say without a doubt I am thoroughly confused by what has been published in the paper regarding the Chamber/China Trips.