Why December Is Prime Time For Your Job Search

Companies often 'find' money they must spend by year's end.

4 Out of 5 Workers Say They Need New Skills

A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.

5 Programs Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Find Work

Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.

Lifestyle Inflation: How to Earn More, Spend More, and Get Nowhere

Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.

Fidelity Reveals the Secret to Becoming a Retirement Millionaire

Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Many companies are hiring.

The 19 Fastest Growing Occupations

These are the jobs that will see explosive growth by 2017

Blended-Family Finance: Tips Every Modern 'Brady Bunch' Should Consider

How to overcome the financial challenges of merging two households.

Over 50 and Behind the Curve for Retirement? It's Catch-Up Time!

Maxing out qualified retirement accounts can allow you to bolster your nest egg for the future.

How to Get Your Side Business Started While Working a Day Job

True job security no longer exists.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several companies are hiring.

Millennials Forced To Move Back Home After Starting Career

Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.

11 Untapped Places To Network

Always talk to people you don't think can help you

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week

Looking for a job? Several national companies have thousands of openings.

Fear of Finance: 5 Tips to Make Dealing With Money Less Scary

When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.

Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Swedish Medical Center Names Anthony A. Armada Chief Executive Officer

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Merrilee Bradshaw Wins Two Awards for Work at Edward Jones

Environment: Boeing Achieves High Marks for Climate Change Strategy

Earlier this year, Boeing said it surpassed its first set of environmental targets – reducing its carbon dioxide emissions by 9 percent, energy consumption by 3 percent, hazardous-waste generation by 18 percent and water intake by 2 percent.

Boeing Predicts Big Airplane Surge in China

"Thanks to strong economic growth and increased access to air travel, we project China traffic to grow at nearly 7 percent each year," said Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Now Hiring: Manager at Goodwill, Sous Chef at New Edmonds Restaurant

$1 Coffee Through October at 7-Eleven Stores

7-Eleven coffee is made from 100% Arabica beans.

Report: These 4 Industries Are Ready To Staff Up

Do you know which industries are looking to hire new employees? Provided by AOLJobs.com.

Who's Hiring: City of Edmonds, Rick Steves' Europe, Jack Murphy's

Edmonds Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities for the week of Aug. 5.

International Beer Day: Where Should We Celebrate in Edmonds?

Whether you're a beer maker, seller or lover...cheers to beer, bier, bira, birrë, cerveza!

Starbucks' Treat Receipt is Back: What's Your Favorite Drink?

Buy a drink before 2 p.m. at a participating store, save your stamped receipt and bring it back after 2 p.m. to get any grande (16 ounce) cold beverage for $2.

Businesses, Post Your Job Openings on Patch. It's Free.

Your announcement goes automatically on the front page and into our daily newsletter.

Swedish's Edmonds Hospital Ranked No. 7 in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report

The publication's annual hospital ranking considers patient death rates and physician surveys, among other factors.

Swedish's Edmonds Hospital Ranked No. 7 in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report

The publication's annual hospital ranking considers patient death rates and physician surveys, among other factors.

7-Eleven Offering Free Slurpees This Thursday

7-Eleven is celebrating its 86th birthday with free Slurpees from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 11.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

Swedish/Edmonds Announces Hospital Expansion Plans

The Swedish Edmonds expansion will offer faster, more affordable care at the urgent care center and reduce ED wait times.

Boeing Forecast: Demand for More Than 35,000 New Airplanes in Next 20 Years

"This forecast gives us confidence as we increase our production rates and invest in new products like the 777X and 787-10X," said Randy Tinseth, vice president of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Community Update

REI Ends Unlimited Return Policy—Are You Less Likely to Shop There?

The co-op will hold its annual members-only Garage Sale at the Alderwood store this Saturday.

Community Update

Boeing Scores Order for 30 Dreamliners

But Singapore Airlines is also ordering 30 wide-bodied jets from rival Airbus, the two companies splitting a $17 billion deal.

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