Community raising money for Tacoma, WA restaurant owner burned in 'freak' kitchen fire
The owner of a popular Tacoma restaurant is recovering after she was injured in a kitchen fire at her home.
The owner of a popular Tacoma restaurant is recovering after she was injured in a kitchen fire at her home.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Office vacancies on the rise in downtown Seattle
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.
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.
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.
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'
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.
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
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 90-year-old Seattle staple is facing the possibility of eviction due to a disagreement with their landlord over a dumpster.