The allure of The Evergreen State is undeniable. From its ample lakes and rivers to lush forest and stunning mountains, Washington beckons adventure and offers a quality of life that appeals to nature lovers and homebodies alike. It’s why some of the best minds in the country head to the upper left corner of the country seeking an optimal work/life balance. This is also good news for businesses. Happy, educated people are exactly what employers are looking for. And with the nation’s fastest…

Experts warn that most California property is vastly underinsured and worry “what are we going to do when no one has insurance and everyone has damage?”

Her efforts come at a difficult time for the tech industry, which saw the #metoo movement sweep through it last year, exposing a culture that was pushing women out of the industry, or discouraging them from even entering it.

A small factory in Cascade Locks could represent big change for the apparel industry. Nicole Bassett and Jeff Denby founded the Renewal Workshop in 2016, aiming to create a closed loop for damaged but repairable clothing. The company isn’t yet profitable, but it’s growing fast: It has 15 industry partners and Bassett said she’s in active business development with at least that many more. It also recently signed on the North Face, a big client that gives it added credibility. See our Strategies…

Intel Corp. is steadily working its way down a closely-guarded list of likely candidates for CEO, and is open to hiring someone from outside the company — a first for the 50-year-old chipmaker, Bloomberg reports, citing sources close to the search. Intel’s board has reportedly had preliminary conversations with a handful of executives, but have not yet begun formal interviews. The board’s shortlist includes former GlobalFoundries CEO Sanjay Jha, former Intel executive Anand Chandrasekher,…

The scholarships will help offset tuition for six students this school year.