Surge Puts the "Sea" in Seattle

Maritime Industries bring billions to the region. Would more people care if it was called “Bio-maritech?”

Oh, Canada!

Opportunities abound in the Great White North. Our biggest trade partner is booming, many in our state will profits from it. Will you? (pdf)

Alive and Kicking - Manufacturing 2006

Manufacturing in other parts of the country are hurting, but in Washington state many sectors are healthy and some are going strong. An in depth look at Washington Manufacturing 2006. (pdf)

Ties That Bind

When Alaska does well, we do good. It’s time to pay more attention and enlighten ourselves about the neighbors to the north. (pdf)

Ballard Locks - Ultimate Fish Ladder

1) Of the 9,000 boats permitted to fish in Alaska, 1,000 are based in Washington.
2) While accounting for just over 10% of the boats, Washington vessels account for 60% of the Alaska catch.

These related facts are of national significance when it comes to the entire US seafood industry because the Alaska catch accounts for almost 60% of all US seafood exports, and 60% of that 60% is accounted for by people who root for the Huskies or the Cougars.