Kohl’s CEO signals what's next for stores after several closures

Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales.

90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says

Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.

NHTSA heightens investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance system

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials deepened their probe of Tesla’s driver-assistance system after the federal agency received reports of multiple crashes.

World Cup gear: How to get your hands on official merch

With less than 100 days until kickoff, official World Cup merchandise is already on sale, giving fans an early chance to gear up for the tournament.

These are the best cities for starter homes, first-time homebuyers in 2026

Homeownership isn’t out of reach – it’s shifting. New data reveals the most affordable U.S. cities where first-time buyers can still break in.

Where to find cheaper gas prices as WA average hits $5

Washingtonians are paying about $1.20 more per gallon than most Americans, and while prices in our region are around $5 per gallon or more, there are still a few places closer to the $4 range.

The search for the cheapest gas in western Washington
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Gas prices in Washington state are now 80 cents more per gallon than what they were last month, and there's no sign of prices dropping any time soon.

Some lawmakers call for federal gas tax suspension: What to know

Lawmakers introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 to temporarily suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax through October amid rising fuel costs.

Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low

U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.

Ross opens more than a dozen new stores amid broader US expansion plan

Ross Stores is accelerating its expansion in 2026, opening 17 new locations as part of a broader plan to launch around 110 stores this year.

Honda cancels 3 planned EV models for US

Honda said it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.

Amazon launches 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries

Amazon just launched new, ultrafast shipping options in some U.S. cities. Here are the details.

WA AG joins lawsuit against OneMain Financial, alleging bait-and-switch scheme

Washington AG Nick Brown announced a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, alleging the company charged consumers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees and interest.

Hyundai recalls, halts sales of over 68K SUVs after child’s death

Hyundai is recalling and halting sales of its 2026 Palisade SUVs following a deadly incident and seat-safety flaw. Here's what to know.

Here’s where Americans pay the most — and least — for electricity

Electricity costs vary widely across the United States, with households in some states paying more than three times as much as those in others.

Trump orders release of oil reserves as gas prices climb nationwide
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The Trump administration plans to release 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as the war with Iran drives economic concerns and rising gas prices. In Washington state, the average price for a gallon of gas is nearing $4.90, while the national average is about $3.69, according to AAA.