All News... Medway at Large - Reporters' Notebook (The Kent Messenger)

Writing this remotedly from from home up northish in the hood. Didn't have time to update today but just wanted to write a few lines to keep up appearances before this blog returns with a proper regular flourish in the New Year.

Weather makes employers make payroll decisions (South Sound Business Examiner)

It's what some are calling the storm of the decade and it seems out of place in the Puget Sound. Unfortunately, the storm is here and businesses are having to make unfamiliar payroll decisions.For example, should employees who can't leave their houses due to the snow be docked a day's pay? Must the employer treat salaried and hourly employees differently? Are employees allowed to make up work ...

Rocky times for the Yellowstone Club (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

The ski and golf enclave in Montana is the worst-case scenario as the well-heeled who paid handsomely for memberships retreat amid the recession.

Oregon Recreation Report (Lebanon Express)

The Oregon Recreation Report (fishing, hunting, viewing), updated Nov. 9 by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

State diciplines health care professionals (South Sound Business Examiner)

The state Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications or registrations of health care providers in Washington. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states. In Lewis County, the state summarily suspended the license of pharmacist Alvin Fitzgerald. His license to practice pharmacy ...

Gregoire: proposed budget will close deficit without raising taxes (South Sound Business Examiner)

Gov. Chris Gregoire today proposed her 2009–11 state budget, closing a projected $5.7 billion shortfall through a combination of program reductions, suspension of salary increases for state employees, teachers and care workers, pension changes, increased federal contributions and the use of the state's rainy day fund. "Now is not the time to be raising taxes on our residents and businesses," ...

Chamber After-Hours cancelled (South Sound Business Examiner)

Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce has cancelled this evening's scheduled Business After Hours event planned for Willow Gardens Retirement Living in Puyallup due to inclement weather and driving conditions.This Chamber office is also closed today for the same reason. ...

Kingfisher report (The Natal Witness Group)

There are some reports of very big honeycomb rays being caught along the South Coast recently. Anglers fishing in the Umkomaas and Green Point areas have landed a few very good specimens all in the 50 kg to 70 kg range.

New Social Networking Site for Boating & Fishing Enthusiasts Debuts

New Social Networking Site for Boating & Fishing Enthusiasts Debuts

OceanList.com Offers Free Classified Ads and Tools for Individuals Looking to Sell or Buy a Boat

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 3, 2007 -- The fast growing Ambimark, Inc. has successfully launched a free boat classified website www.oceanlist.com. OceanList.com offers free services for...

Billionaires’ Ski Club in Montana Stiffs Florists, Blacksmiths - Bloomberg

Billionaires’ Ski Club in Montana Stiffs Florists, Blacksmiths Bloomberg - Dec 19, 2008 Many small towns in the US Rocky Mountain region rely on rich people who come to fish, ski and play golf. Now some destination spots are becoming ...

Alaska celebrates 50 years of statehood - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

Alaska celebrates 50 years of statehood The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, OR - Jan 1, 2009 3-8, with the 2009 ConocoPhillips US Cross Country Ski Championships scheduled to run in Anchorage. More than 400 skiers, including likely 2010 Olympic ...

Shopping for the hard to shop for sports fan - Budgeteer

Shopping for the hard to shop for sports fan Budgeteer, MN - Dec 18, 2008 Ski lessons might be another option for a family member or friend. Check out Spirit Mountain or Mont du Lac for downhill lessons or the Snowflake Nordic Ski ...