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First a clarification for the following discussion: the phrase "Two Washingtons" does not mean the state of Washington and that dysfunctional political body on the east coast. Rather, it refers to the Puget Sound region and the rest of the state. [READ MORE]

Uncertainty is what makes economic forecasters look for another job. It is also the reason why forecasting is fun. [READ MORE]

Latest government figures show that the Puget Sound economy is still on course to recovery. If aircraft employment stabilizes this summer, the economy will accelerate through the rest of the year and remain relatively strong in 1995 and 1996. [READ MORE]