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Local businesses raise $500,000 to save Seattle fireworks show
My Northwest
Call it a grass roots effort or just a whirlwind fury of fundraising, local businesses have stepped up to match funds raised by a drive kicked off by 97.3 KIRO FM’s Dave Ross and Seattle chef Tom Douglas to save Seattle’s 4th of July fireworks show.

Employers added most jobs in 3 years in March
Seattle Times
The nation’s economy posted its largest job gain in three years in March, while the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent for the third straight month. The increase in payrolls is the latest sign that the economic recovery is gaining momentum and healing in the job market is beginning.

Seattle Central floats idea for $40 million health center
Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle Central Community College wants to build a new $40 million regional health education center near its main campus in Capitol Hill.