More than 900 Chinese companies have set up operations, attracted by cheap raw materials and favorable export conditions.

Probe is into sedans and off-road vehicles with an engine size of 2.0 liters or above

As the solar market is cratered by overcapacity and falling prices, GE closes Delaware solar-panel manufacturing facility.

Boeing had 111 cancellations

Output climbed 1.7% in September

Manufacturing lost 61,000 jobs

Company gains approval to market successful treatment in Japan

Says Chinese have sold these goods in the U.S. at a prices ranging from zero to 99.14% less than normal value.

Company says markets outside of Europe will account for 90% of sales

Portable water treatment manufacturer reduces supply and logistics costs by maximizing workforce.

Idaho's unemployment rate inched up just slightly in October. It's now at 8.9. It's the fourth month in a row that the rate has remained essentially flat. State officials say that puzzles them.

Governor Butch Otter is expected to call for additional cuts in the coming months. For Idaho's Medicaid Program, that means cutting programs, programs that provide essential health care to thousands of Idahoans. Samantha Wright reports.

Supporters of a Washington referendum to expand domestic partnership rights have secured a virtually insurmountable lead. Ballot counting continues today. Tom Banse reports.

The government plans to build a massive pipeline near Moses Lake with federal stimulus money. Critics say an environmental analysis is needed. Anna King reports.

Job creation is not part of the mission of the US Census, but US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said next year's headcount should put a temporary dent in high unemployment around the Northwest. Tom Banse reports.

The resurgence of the University of Idaho football team is giving a boost to the local and state economy. Glenn Mosley reports.

The State government in Oregon has more power to respond to the H1N1 flu outbreak.

The neck-in-neck Seattle mayor's race could narrow more as another batch of ballots is counted today. Environmental attorney Mike McGinn went to bed on election night with a lead of 910 votes. That margin over T-Mobile executive Joe Mallahan has

A study commissioned by the Washington Legislature recommends closing three prison wings and a juvenile lockup. Washington Governor Chris Gregoire says she'll give the recommendations serious consideration.

Washington's Department of Natural Resources has issued an emergency order blocking rock mining near a huge landslide. The slide last month took out two homes and blocked Highway 410 west of Yakima.