Coke closing its Marysville facility MARYSVILLE -- Striking Coca-Cola workers are back at the bargaining table today, but that won't save the company's Marysville plant. [More] By Mike Benbow
Herald Writer | September 2 Boeing to add two 787s to flight test fleet The Boeing Co. will add two 787s to its flight test fleet as the jet maker strives to gain regulatory approval to put its Dreamliner in service. [More] By Michelle Dunlop
Herald Writer | September 2
Apple simplifies Internet TV SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple Inc. is refining its plans to annex the living room into its entertainment empire. [More] Associated Press | September 2 Wal-Mart opens hiring center for Arlington store Wal-Mart is accepting applications for 350 employees for its new Arlington location. The retailer has opened a hiring center at 3704 172nd St. NE in Arlington, next to the new store. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. [More] Herald staff and news services | September 2 Student loan debt clock a good reality check for students, parents In midtown Manhattan two years ago, the billboard-size clock that keeps track of the U.S. national debt ran out of digits when the figure ballooned to $10 trillion. [More] By Michelle Singletary, syndicated columnist | September 2 Americans remain nervous about jobs Americans remain nervous about their job security and the strength of the economy, according to a survey by SnagAJob.com. [More] September 2 Data show jobless claims drop, retail sales rise WASHINGTON — A weak economy got a little lift today with new data suggesting companies aren’t pursuing mass layoffs and stores are a little busier. [More] Associated Press | September 2 Productivity falls while labor costs increase WASHINGTON -- American companies experienced the largest drop in workplace productivity this spring in nearly four years and a rise in labor costs, suggesting businesses may no longer be able to squeeze more work out leaner staffs. [More] September 2