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With Canada and California both working to usher in their own recreational markets (though neither is expected to be fully operational this year), Washingtonians can now scoot up and down the West Coast and enjoy a good toke.

How major US stock market indexes fared on Wednesday U.S. stocks gave up a promising start and finished mostly lower Wednesday as investors continued to worry about lagging wages and energy companies dropped with the price of oil. The Nasdaq composite gained 13.56 points, or 0.2 percent, to 5,863.03.

According to the OCC's report, examiners met with Carrie Tolstedt, the executive in charge of Wells Fargo's consumer banking operations, to discuss 700 whistleblower complaints regarding the bank's aggressive sales practices. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded $5.4 million this month to a Wells Fargo employee who was fired for raising alarms. Since the scandal, Wells got rid of its sales goals and restructured how it pays employees to focus less on opening checking accounts... Читать дальше...

The wealth manager and investment banker firm said its profit jumped as its stock and bond trading businesses did well. The chip equipment maker posted solid third-quarter profit and sales along with a strong fourth-quarter forecast. The online brokerage is maintaining its earnings forecast for is current fiscal year, despite cutting the fee it charges on customer's trades.

Argentina's culture minister says Cacetta failed to act against film industry officials who were suspected of corruption during the administration of Macri's left-leaning predecessor, Cristina Fernandez. Macri's government says there are no plans to cut back funding for Argentina's film industry, which is self-financed through taxes on ticket sales and other costs that are charged to private companies and TV channels.

Ex-Mayor Mike McGinn, says of the city he wants again to lead:  "We are looking at massively successful corporations in this city right now who could do more."

Speaking to an audience of lawmakers, diplomats and aid workers at the Royal United Services Institute, Gates sought to counter recent arguments that Britain is wasting money abroad and should instead focus on problems at home. The software mogul, who established the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, highlighted recent efforts to eradicate polio and combat diseases such as Ebola, saying such work is an investment in the future. "Because of the U.K.'s investment in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative... Читать дальше...

For too long, he complained, American companies that have bid on U.S. government contracts — for work ranging from building roads to supplying computer equipment to federal agencies — have unfairly lost out to foreign competitors. Additionally, the Surface Transportation Act of 1978 requires that American-made iron, steel and other manufactured goods be used when federal dollars pay for highway, aviation, rail and other transportation projects. Under several free-trade deals — including the World... Читать дальше...

Big money from billionaires, corporations and a roster of NFL owners poured into Donald Trump's inaugural committee in record-shattering amounts — to pull off an event that was considerably lower-key than previous inaugural celebrations. Contribution records from Trump's inaugural committee, released Wednesday by the Federal Election Commission, show the president who railed as a candidate against the corrupting influence of big-money donors was only too willing to accept top-dollar checks for his swearing-in festivities. Читать дальше...

A 26-year-old motorcyclist is critically injured after being hit by an SUV in Rainier View Tuesday night, according to Seattle police.

Silver City Brewery is release a beer to commemorate a local band’s 25th anniversary. The band is Bremerton’s legendary The post Silver City Brewery release beer to commemorate 25 years for MXPX appeared first on Washington Beer Blog.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Wednesday to temporarily extend a program that lets some veterans seek medical care in the private sector, part of an effort by the president to deliver on a campaign promise. The extension will give Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin time to develop a more comprehensive plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA health system for care. The program is intended to provide more timely care by allowing veterans to go outside... Читать дальше...

The man suing Seattle Mayor Ed Murray over alleged sexual abuse in the 1980s identified himself in a new complaint, and Murray quickly said he had never had a sexual relationship with him.

City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index Bellingham;Occasional rain;58;44;SSE;9;75%;69%;2 Bremerton;A shower or two;57;42;SW;9;76%;68%;3 Chehalis;Spotty showers;55;38;SSW;7;75%;70%;5 Deer Park;Spotty showers;52;33;WSW;8;77%;84%;2 Everett;Spotty showers;58;45;S;9;70%;87%;2 Kelso-Longview;Spotty showers;57;41;N;6;77%;81%;4 Pullman;Spotty showers;52;35;WSW;15;77%;73%;2 Shelton;Spotty showers;57;38;SW;9;77%;73%;3... Читать дальше...

(AP) — Shuttle service to dozens of gates at Orlando International Airport was shut down for more than three hours, creating long lines and forcing some airlines to hold flights. Buses transported some travelers to their gates, and the airport opened a walkway between the gates and the main terminal building.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The co-directors of the indie gambling drama "Mississippi Grind" are making the leap to superhero films. A source close to the project who was not authorized to speak publicly says Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck will direct "Captain Marvel," which is scheduled for release in March 2019. Due to its female lead, many on social media had hoped for a female director, like Warner Bros. did in choosing Patty Jenkins to direct "Wonder Woman."

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Museum of the American Revolution has opened its doors in Philadelphia, with fife and drum music, colorful colonial re-enactors and the blessing of former Vice President Joe Biden. Wednesday's grand opening festivities traversed three spots in historic Philadelphia, starting at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada crash that nearly killed a young woman has exposed a hole in the government's efforts to get dangerous Takata air bag inflators off the road: According to AutoCheck, a service that tracks vehicle histories, the car was given a salvage title, repaired and resold in Las Vegas last spring. Engineers from Honda inspected Dorado's car after the crash and traced the serial number from the blown-apart inflator to a 2001 Accord, which had been covered by a recall but never had the inflator replaced. Читать дальше...

The strength came from consumer spending, tourism, housing construction and manufacturing. [...] the unemployment rate dropped to a low of 4.5 percent in March, below the 4.8 percent level that the Fed views as full employment. [...] with inflation still below the central bank's 2 percent target, Fed officials contend they can still let the economy grow without the need to greatly accelerate the rate at which they raise interest rates. Two districts reported that worker shortages and increased... Читать дальше...

Salvage yards and repair shops can use potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators when they repair used cars, then sell those cars to new customers. The Associated Press has found that federal laws don't prevent reuse of air bags and other parts, and states don't have laws preventing it either. Many small dealers and others will buy cars from insurance companies that were written off as total losses. If you find a car that's had extensive repairs, ask the seller for receipts to prove that new parts were used to fix it. Читать дальше...

The 19-year-old man sought in the downtown shooting in November that injured five people was arrested Tuesday, according to Seattle police.

Denise Di Novi, a prolific producer behind everything from "Batman Returns" to "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," heard it for years when she was starting out. [...] Di Novi said, it felt "insurmountable." [...] nearly 30 years after she made a name for herself as the producer of "Heathers," Di Novi is making her directorial debut with the thriller "Unforgettable." Out Friday, the film is about a woman driven to madness when her ex-husband brings a new fiancée home. Starring Katherine Heigl... Читать дальше...

There's no subsequent chase or flight from the police, just bickering and trench warfare ... for the majority of the 90 minute film. The film, the British director's sixth, spends its first third gathering an ensemble of retro-outfitted characters under the glistening wet of a dark Massachusetts night. The deal has been brokered by a pair of savvy Americans (Brie Larson's Justine, Armie Hammer's turtle-necked Ord) and then there are a couple locals, Stevo (Sam Riley) and Bernie (Enzo Cilenti) brought in to carry the crates of assault weapons.

(AP) — Online brokerage TD Ameritrade is maintaining its earnings forecast for is current fiscal year, despite cutting the fee it charges on customer's trades. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said Wednesday that higher interest rates and growth in the assets it holds for clients will more than offset cutting its trading commission to $6.95 from $9.95. TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey said that his company is prepared if the commission war escalates further, but he also believes Ameritrade's trading platform is worth more. Читать дальше...