Here’s how much Seattle’s minimum wage will rise in 2025
Seattle's new minimum wage for 2025 will be $4 higher than the state's new wage. Here's what that means for employees and small business owners.
Seattle's new minimum wage for 2025 will be $4 higher than the state's new wage. Here's what that means for employees and small business owners.
Thieves steal truck, tools from local landscaping business in Ballard
Rowan's Roots, a local landscaping business, says one of its trucks and several pricey power tools were stolen in Ballard last Tuesday.
Rowan's Roots, a local landscaping business, says one of its trucks and several pricey power tools were stolen in Ballard last Tuesday.
'A real gut punch': Local landscaping business has truck, power tools stolen in Ballard
Rowan's Roots, a local landscaping business, says one of its trucks was stolen in Ballard last Tuesday.
Rowan's Roots, a local landscaping business, says one of its trucks was stolen in Ballard last Tuesday.
Small business struggles: Ballard restaurant closing after building owner stops lease
The co-owners of the Fish Ladder Lounge in Ballard say they were shocked when they received a notice telling them their lease was terminated, and they needed to vacate.
The co-owners of the Fish Ladder Lounge in Ballard say they were shocked when they received a notice telling them their lease was terminated, and they needed to vacate.
Sequim company pioneers sustainable, eco-friendly surfboards
Mike Olson and Pete Saari have been creating Washington-inspired surfboards for years, using a one-of-a-kind building process that's nearly impossible to recreate.
Mike Olson and Pete Saari have been creating Washington-inspired surfboards for years, using a one-of-a-kind building process that's nearly impossible to recreate.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
FTC bans non-compete clauses: What that means for Washington workers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers in the US, and some local workers say that could benefit consumers, too.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers in the US, and some local workers say that could benefit consumers, too.
Small Business Saturday expected to have more shoppers than Black Friday
Small Business Saturday is the annual shopping holiday that falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Started back in 2010, the campaign’s main focus is to encourage shoppers to support small businesses and local shops in their communities.
Small Business Saturday is the annual shopping holiday that falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Started back in 2010, the campaign’s main focus is to encourage shoppers to support small businesses and local shops in their communities.
‘There were comics signed by Stan Lee’; Thieves burglarize West Seattle comic shop
Seattle Police are investigating an early morning burglary that cleaned out a West Seattle comic book shop.
Seattle Police are investigating an early morning burglary that cleaned out a West Seattle comic book shop.
Pike Place recgonized as SBA Legacy Business
Pike Place Fish Market has been recognized as a Small Business Association (SBA) Legacy Business. This title places Pike Place Fish Market among a select group of 68 Legacy Businesses that have received support from the SBA for their growth and stability.
Pike Place Fish Market has been recognized as a Small Business Association (SBA) Legacy Business. This title places Pike Place Fish Market among a select group of 68 Legacy Businesses that have received support from the SBA for their growth and stability.
Businesses ready for massive crowds for Taylor Swift concert weekend
Taylor Swift fans are already arriving in Seattle for her concerts Saturday and Sunday. Concert goers are adding to the large crowds of sports fans who are also in the city for the weekend.
Taylor Swift fans are already arriving in Seattle for her concerts Saturday and Sunday. Concert goers are adding to the large crowds of sports fans who are also in the city for the weekend.
Pioneer Square small business owner excited for All-Star Week
As tens of thousands of people are expected to flock down to the ballparks this week for the All-Star Game festivities, business are preparing and hoping for a big impact.
As tens of thousands of people are expected to flock down to the ballparks this week for the All-Star Game festivities, business are preparing and hoping for a big impact.
Community rallies to help Seattle business not covered by vandalism fund
Business owners in Seattle continue to struggle as vandalism and break-ins are reported on nearly a daily basis. However, some are not eligible to receive assistance from the city to address these issues.
Business owners in Seattle continue to struggle as vandalism and break-ins are reported on nearly a daily basis. However, some are not eligible to receive assistance from the city to address these issues.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Proposal would require businesses to accept cash in unincorporated King County
Some businesses have considered not accepting cash over concerns of sanitation, safety and security. But a new proposal looks to buck that trend in unincorporated King County
Some businesses have considered not accepting cash over concerns of sanitation, safety and security. But a new proposal looks to buck that trend in unincorporated King County
Tacoma man keeps the art of shoe craftsmanship alive
In this segment of Studio 13 Live, we introduce you to a man in the South Sound keeping the craftsmanship of shoe repair alive.
In this segment of Studio 13 Live, we introduce you to a man in the South Sound keeping the craftsmanship of shoe repair alive.
Report: Visitor numbers up in downtown Seattle heading into holidays
Despite a rise in crime and other challenges the city has faced, the recovery of the city has moved forward following the pandemic as more visitors return for the holiday season.
Despite a rise in crime and other challenges the city has faced, the recovery of the city has moved forward following the pandemic as more visitors return for the holiday season.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Seattle city leaders celebrate Washington's Small Business Person of the Year
Mayor Bruce Harrell along with several city leaders gathered Thursday at Boon Boona Coffee to celebrate its owner, who is this year’s Washington Small Business Person of the Year.
Mayor Bruce Harrell along with several city leaders gathered Thursday at Boon Boona Coffee to celebrate its owner, who is this year’s Washington Small Business Person of the Year.
Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.