Day: January 22, 2011

Port of Everett tries to protect funding at Legislature

Jan 22, 2011

Because of the tough economy, the Port of Everett isn’t asking the Legislature for any money this year. But it is asking lawmakers not to tap into some earmarked funds that already exist. The port’s director said he...

Striking Argentine farmers protest at Cargill plant

Jan 22, 2011

Argentine farmers protested outside a plant owned by leading exporter Cargill on Friday, the fifth day of a strike over government export curbs that has virtually paralyzed local grains markets. Farmers, who have been at odds...