Debt ceiling explained: Why it's a struggle, how the impasse could end

Negotiations are continuing over raising the nation's debt ceiling and mere days before the government could reach a “hard deadline” and run out of cash to pay its bills.

Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default

Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.

Housing market could tumble into a 'deep freeze' if US defaults on its debt

A new analysis from Zillow projected that home-buying costs could surge by a stunning 22% if Congress fails to raise the debt limit by June 1.

First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

Boeing loses $425 million but plans production boost for Max

Boeing lost $425 million in the first quarter — more than Wall Street expected — but said Wednesday that it plans to boost production of its best-selling plane, the 737 Max, later this year.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Bill to permanently allow cocktails to go passes WA Senate, now heading to Gov. Inslee's desk

A bill that would permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and distilleries was approved by the state senate, and is now heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature. 

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Mayor Harrell announces proposal to innovate Seattle's industrial and maritime strategy

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

WSU offers volunteer opportunities to end statewide wildlife rehabilitator shortage

Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine says there is a shortage of wildlife rehabilitators in the eastern part of the state, and they are asking for volunteers to fill the void.