Cost-cutting measures could impact Seattle summer camps for disabled youth
Faced with a staggering budget deficit of a quarter-billion dollars, the city of Seattle is desperately trying to save money. But could a cost-cutting measure come at the price of canceling valuable summer camps for kids with disabilities?
Faced with a staggering budget deficit of a quarter-billion dollars, the city of Seattle is desperately trying to save money. But could a cost-cutting measure come at the price of canceling valuable summer camps for kids with disabilities?
President launches task force to battle price hikes
President Joe Biden just launched a new task force to battle corporate pricing.
President Joe Biden just launched a new task force to battle corporate pricing.
New toll rates on I-405, SR-167 take effect
Driving on some of our highways is getting a lot more expensive starting on March 1.
Driving on some of our highways is getting a lot more expensive starting on March 1.
Toll prices increasing in Washington
Toll rates are increasing for two major highways in our area: Interstate 405 and SR-167.
Toll rates are increasing for two major highways in our area: Interstate 405 and SR-167.
IRS: Tax returns are higher this year
Some Americans are already seeing higher tax returns this year. The IRS reports the average return as of February 16 is more than $3,000.
Some Americans are already seeing higher tax returns this year. The IRS reports the average return as of February 16 is more than $3,000.
White House relieves $1.2B worth of student loans
New this morning, President Biden canceled $1.2 billion in student loans. This benefits more than 150,000 borrowers.
New this morning, President Biden canceled $1.2 billion in student loans. This benefits more than 150,000 borrowers.
Bald eagle electrocuted near Tacoma released back into wild
After a month of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been release back into the wild.
After a month of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been release back into the wild.
Washington DOH launches free COVID-19, flu testing kiosks across the state
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
Financial expert: Year-end money moves
While you're busy decking the halls, don't forget to make some smart money moves before the end of the year.
While you're busy decking the halls, don't forget to make some smart money moves before the end of the year.
WA leader of $6.8M pandemic fraud scheme pleads guilty
A 29-year-old woman who used fraudulently wired pandemic assistance to fund a lavish lifestyle has pleaded guilty to her involvement in the wide-ranging scheme.
A 29-year-old woman who used fraudulently wired pandemic assistance to fund a lavish lifestyle has pleaded guilty to her involvement in the wide-ranging scheme.
Holiday tipping: What to do, what NOT to do
We've covered tipping fatigue, but during the holiday season, leaving a tip might really hurt your bank account. Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the do's and don'ts for tipping during the holidays.
We've covered tipping fatigue, but during the holiday season, leaving a tip might really hurt your bank account. Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the do's and don'ts for tipping during the holidays.
State employee speaks out about cap-and-trade fuel costs
A former Washington State Department of Transportation employee is threatening to sue the state. Whistleblower Scott Smith claims he was retaliated against and eventually pushed out of his job for telling the truth about the state?s hotly contested cap and trade program.
A former Washington State Department of Transportation employee is threatening to sue the state. Whistleblower Scott Smith claims he was retaliated against and eventually pushed out of his job for telling the truth about the state?s hotly contested cap and trade program.
Christmas toys for every budget
We want to help you save some cash as we head into a holiday season marked by inflation and high-interest rates. Joining Good Day Seattle is the editor-in-chief of 'Toy Insider' Ali Mierzejewski.
We want to help you save some cash as we head into a holiday season marked by inflation and high-interest rates. Joining Good Day Seattle is the editor-in-chief of 'Toy Insider' Ali Mierzejewski.
'Eggnog Nation' aims to eliminate hunger
1.6 billion people in Western Washington recently visited food banks, according to new data. This morning, we're hearing all about a big push to get milk to more kids, seniors and families and egg nog is at the center of it all! Mark Coleman from Food Lifeline joins Good Day Seattle to explain.
1.6 billion people in Western Washington recently visited food banks, according to new data. This morning, we're hearing all about a big push to get milk to more kids, seniors and families and egg nog is at the center of it all! Mark Coleman from Food Lifeline joins Good Day Seattle to explain.
Florida dog with severely matted fur gets life-changing spa day
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Loretta's fur was so matted she could not walk on her own.
Family rescues pig stranded 2 miles offshore in Hawaii
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
The rescue operation lasted nearly an hour.
What 2023's holiday hiring market looks like
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about what the holiday hiring market will look like this season, and what companies are hiring temporary positions.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about what the holiday hiring market will look like this season, and what companies are hiring temporary positions.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Be on the lookout for student loan scams
The feds are warning student loan borrowers to look out for scammers. As payments come due, online criminals are looking to take advantage.
The feds are warning student loan borrowers to look out for scammers. As payments come due, online criminals are looking to take advantage.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.