White House shifts focus to affordability
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.
Small business owners in Washington state forced to shut down after tax increases
Business owner Nikhil Singhal is calling it quits over the state's new $9 billion tax package passed earlier this year by lawmakers in Olympia.
Redmond small business owner closes shop over new state tax package
The owner of Om Spark, a Redmond online marketing company, is shutting down his 13-year-old business, citing Washington state's new $9 billion tax package, which expands retail sales tax to online digital ads.
Local businesses step up to feed neighbors as SNAP benefits remain in limbo
From Seattle to Tacoma, restaurants and coffee shops are joining a “put it on my neighbor’s tab” movement to help those struggling with reduced SNAP benefits.
'Seattle News Weekly': New WA taxes push small businesses to close
On episode nine of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor Hana Kim and small business owner Joshua Dirks talk about new taxes in WA that have pushed Dirks to close his business.
One-on-one with Seattle councilmember Alexis Mercedes-Rinck
With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.
White River Bridge closure impacts local businesses
As the bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley remains shut down after a month, communities on both sides have seriously struggled.
Capitol Hill employees still feeling impacts of electrical fire
An electrical fire created a hardship for employees at places like the Unicorn, a popular bar and nightclub which remains closed for restoration.
Supporting local businesses at Tacoma's What? Shoppe
Supporting small businesses is more than just shopping local?it?s about keeping the heart of our community beating. Big box stores come and go, but Tacoma?s quirkiest corner shop has been holding its own for four decades. In this edition of FOX 13?s True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver takes inside a Tacoma staple that?s focus on culture has kept it going strong.
WA sandwich shops make Yelp Top 100 list
Three shops in Washington made Yelp's Top 100 Sandwich List for the entire country, and all of those businesses are local, but the highest ranking shop is outside of the city.
‘Seattle Shield’ tax relief initiative heads to November ballot
The Seattle City Council passed the "Seattle Shield" initiative, which would raise the taxes on high-grossing companies while lowering the tax burden for small businesses.
Seattle City Council set to discuss Small Business Tax Relief and Revenue Proposal
Seattle Mayor Harrell is set to sign legislation that will send a new tax relief and revenue proposal directly to Seattle voters. This initiative is designed to provide much-needed support to small businesses while also securing essential funding for the city.
Massive crowds expected along Seattle waterfront this weekend
Seafair is coming to the Seattle waterfront this weekend with lots of events and festivities — but not every business is excited.
Historic Seattle cowboy bar faces eviction over dumpster
A 90-year-old Seattle staple is facing the possibility of eviction due to a disagreement with their landlord over a dumpster.
Nestlé pressures small Seattle business to drop trademark name
Nestlé wants Seattle Strong Coffee Company to drop its trademark name, claiming it's too similar to Seattle's Best Coffee.
'He tried to gouge out my eyes': Video shows attack on Queen Anne business owner
Video shows a man acting erratically before attacking a Queen Anne business owner in Seattle.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Washington's small businesses brace for historic tax increases
Small businesses across Washington are bracing for potential tax increases as state lawmakers address a $13 billion budget shortfall. Fox 13’s Shirah Matsuzawa reports on a virtual briefing where business leaders voiced concerns about the impact on economic stability.
Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know
The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.
Increasing rent closes Tacoma minority-owned business
A minority-owned business and Tacoma staple is calling it quits as their rent is on the rise.