20 billion in lost productivity in US due to March Madness: Survey
There is so much basketball to watch, which may take a big hit on the economy. A survey from the Action Network found the tournament may cost the economy $20 billion in lost productivity.
There is so much basketball to watch, which may take a big hit on the economy. A survey from the Action Network found the tournament may cost the economy $20 billion in lost productivity.
WA Democratic budget proposal update
Happening Monday, state Democratic leaders will speak out about their budget proposal to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Additionally, the state Senate Transportation Committee will release its bipartisan budget proposal.
Happening Monday, state Democratic leaders will speak out about their budget proposal to close the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget gap. Additionally, the state Senate Transportation Committee will release its bipartisan budget proposal.
COVID-19's lasting impact on education
The months and years that followed the COVID-19 pandemic brought intense changes and challenges to the American education system.
The months and years that followed the COVID-19 pandemic brought intense changes and challenges to the American education system.
European Union delays tariff retaliation
The European Union is pulling back on its plans for retaliation against President Trump's tariffs in hopes of warding off a trade war.
The European Union is pulling back on its plans for retaliation against President Trump's tariffs in hopes of warding off a trade war.
How to save your credit score as a student loan borrower
More student loan borrowers are now delinquent on their loans and will start to see the impact on their credit reports. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle on how to save students' credit scores.
More student loan borrowers are now delinquent on their loans and will start to see the impact on their credit reports. Finance Professor Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle on how to save students' credit scores.
Changes in the workplace after COVID
When the pandemic struck in 2020, offices quickly adapted to allow employees to work from home, forever altering the American workplace.
When the pandemic struck in 2020, offices quickly adapted to allow employees to work from home, forever altering the American workplace.
Interest rates stay unchanged amid Trump tariff concerns
Interest rates will stay unchanged after cuts late last year, despite consumers expressing concerns over prices and the Trump Administration's plan to focus on tariffs.
Interest rates will stay unchanged after cuts late last year, despite consumers expressing concerns over prices and the Trump Administration's plan to focus on tariffs.
WA economists release state revenue forecast
State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as lawmakers attempt to pass a balanced budget before the legislative session ends in April.
State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as lawmakers attempt to pass a balanced budget before the legislative session ends in April.
President Trump's trade strategy
The White House says its new trade strategy is the best way to protect American jobs and prosperity.
The White House says its new trade strategy is the best way to protect American jobs and prosperity.
Top US Democrats investigating DOGE
Democrats on the House Judiciary and House Oversight Committees are investigating DOGE. They filed a Freedom of Information Act request questioning whether DOGE is operating outside of the bounds of federal laws.
Democrats on the House Judiciary and House Oversight Committees are investigating DOGE. They filed a Freedom of Information Act request questioning whether DOGE is operating outside of the bounds of federal laws.
Trump tariffs could worsen inflation, growth
A new economic forecast predicts President Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation and slow growth for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
A new economic forecast predicts President Trump's tariffs could worsen inflation and slow growth for the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Inflation impacts travel trends
While some tourism experts say ongoing inflation is making fun in the sun more costly, some believe heightening economic uncertainty will cause people to alter their 2025 travel plans.
While some tourism experts say ongoing inflation is making fun in the sun more costly, some believe heightening economic uncertainty will cause people to alter their 2025 travel plans.
Forever 21 expected to close US stores
The company behind fast-fashion brand Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years.
The company behind fast-fashion brand Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years.
Pi Day shines a light on US math crisis as scores hit 40-year low
March 14 marks National Pi Day, and while the day is often observed with pizza and pie, it also highlights the significance of math education — an area where U.S. students are struggling.
March 14 marks National Pi Day, and while the day is often observed with pizza and pie, it also highlights the significance of math education — an area where U.S. students are struggling.
Rally against rent gouging in WA
Washington rents are some of the highest in the United States. Now, a policy that would prohibit rent increases of more than 7% passed in the house this week and now heads to the senate.
Washington rents are some of the highest in the United States. Now, a policy that would prohibit rent increases of more than 7% passed in the house this week and now heads to the senate.
Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' at risk of being cut in WA
A program started by Dolly Parton to bring thousands of kids across the United States free books is now at risk of being cut in Washington state.
A program started by Dolly Parton to bring thousands of kids across the United States free books is now at risk of being cut in Washington state.
DOGE proposes cutting US IRS workforce by another 20%
The US DOGE Department is proposing to cut the IRS workforce by an additional 7,000 employees, on top of the 10,000 that have already been fired or taken voluntary buy outs.
The US DOGE Department is proposing to cut the IRS workforce by an additional 7,000 employees, on top of the 10,000 that have already been fired or taken voluntary buy outs.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wines
President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with their tariff threats on American whiskey.
President Trump is threatening a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with their tariff threats on American whiskey.
Wall Street reacts to new round of US tariffs
Joining Good Day Seattle is the Dean of Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University to discuss the stock market and how tariffs are impacting it.
Joining Good Day Seattle is the Dean of Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University to discuss the stock market and how tariffs are impacting it.
US Department of Education to cut nearly half its staff
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. More than 1,300 employees have been told they're being laid off. Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it's all part of President Trump's plan to abolish the agency.
The U.S. Department of Education is cutting its workforce nearly in half. More than 1,300 employees have been told they're being laid off. Newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it's all part of President Trump's plan to abolish the agency.