Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Brazen thieves hit multiple Wallingford businesses
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Several small businesses in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood have been hit by a string of break-ins, with the brazen thieves making one owner now feel vulnerable.

Seattle sandwich shop asks for community help after $42K repair bill

A Fremont sandwich shop is in a bit of a pickle as owners said it was hit with a $42,000 repair bill after tree roots destroyed pipes underneath.

Seattle small businesses prepare for World Cup crowds
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just months away, with Seattle to host some big matches. The question is, are local small businesses ready?

WA leaders react to Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs
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The Supreme Court laid down a major ruling in striking down President Trump's sweeping tariffs, and small business owners in Washington state say the impact has already been felt.

Seattle restaurant owner says construction, crime is killing business
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The owner of Lingon Restaurant at Westlake Park said ongoing construction has created a mess so significant, customers are avoiding the area. He said he's had no help from the city.

Office vacancies on the rise in downtown Seattle
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New reports show downtown Seattle's office vacancy rate is among the highest in the country, but some are holding onto hope that businesses will come back soon.

As stores and restaurants leave downtown Seattle, there's hope more will return

Data shows downtown Seattle's office vacancy rates are nearly the highest in the country, driven by remote work, high costs and businesses relocating outside the city.

New survey shows Seattle's small businesses struggling 'worse than pandemic'

A new survey found most businesses are seeing fewer customers, lower sales and higher costs, with crime and downtown office vacancies adding to the strain.

Some Seattle businesses struggling 'worse than pandemic'
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Some Seattle businesses say they're struggling to get by during their day-to-day, adding that it's worse now than even before the pandemic.

White House shifts focus to affordability
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President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.

Redmond small business owner closes shop over new state tax package
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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
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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.