Seattle small businesses prepare for World Cup crowds
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just months away, with Seattle to host some big matches. The question is, are local small businesses ready?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just months away, with Seattle to host some big matches. The question is, are local small businesses ready?
Seattle small businesses apply for help ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup just months away, the question is, are Seattle small businesses ready?
With the FIFA World Cup just months away, the question is, are Seattle small businesses ready?
WA leaders react to Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs
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.
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
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.
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.
Operation Metro Surge cost Minneapolis at least $203 million, city officials say
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
Minneapolis officials have released an estimated tab on what Operation Metro Surge has cost city residents so far.
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.