The middle class is becoming the working poor. If they have one tragic event -- illness, lost job or a read more

The middle class is becoming the working poor. If they have one tragic event -- illness, lost job or a death -- they have need for the food bank.

It's been a big focus as to who will be the next Fed chairman, and the market is relieved to read more

It's been a big focus as to who will be the next Fed chairman, and the market is relieved to know that it's going to be someone decent,

My friend growing up, both of her parents are deaf, so I've always been interested. Through research, children at this read more

My friend growing up, both of her parents are deaf, so I've always been interested. Through research, children at this age know what they want to say but don't have the language skills to say it yet. The signing bridges that gap and allows them to let their needs be known before they're able to tell us.

He has said to the senator he disagrees with him. He believes he's going to be a good ally in read more

He has said to the senator he disagrees with him. He believes he's going to be a good ally in the Senate to enact the kind of property tax relief that has eluded this governor for four years.

We have heard from many PUD customers that they prefer smaller, more frequent rate increases versus larger, occasional rate increases.

We have heard from many PUD customers that they prefer smaller, more frequent rate increases versus larger, occasional rate increases.

I spoke to Jose Manuel last night and was happy to share this information with him. It is a great read more

I spoke to Jose Manuel last night and was happy to share this information with him. It is a great tribute to the prime minister and to Portugal that colleagues have expressed such support for him and wish to see him accept this appointment.

I never dreamed I'd be honored for something that I've enjoyed so much.

I never dreamed I'd be honored for something that I've enjoyed so much.

It seems the storm is not going to be as strong as we feared and that was enough to take read more

It seems the storm is not going to be as strong as we feared and that was enough to take some of the selling pressure off stocks today. We are not likely to see real stock-buying this afternoon as most investors still want to see what happens with the storm during the weekend, but if damage is minimal, we might be bound for a rally on Monday.

Children are in line to go to the bathroom outside the butler (portable) buildings.

Children are in line to go to the bathroom outside the butler (portable) buildings.