New law sets foundation for taller wood buildings

U.S. Senate Bill 5450, signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee earlier this year, goes into effect today, June 7, enabling builders to use certain new timber products to construct bigger buildings than had been permitted previously. According to a report in the Spokane...

Bandit Industries to go 100 percent employee-owned

Bandit Industries owners Mike Morey Sr., Dianne Morey and Jerry Morey have announced they will sell 100 percent of the company to their employees in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Under the ESOP, Bandit will retain its current leadership and key management...