Seattle facing $117 million revenue shortfall in 2023
Seattle is facing a projected $117 million gap between revenues and expected expenditures in 2023, and the city’s budget chief says there’s no easy way to bridge the gap.
Seattle is facing a projected $117 million gap between revenues and expected expenditures in 2023, and the city’s budget chief says there’s no easy way to bridge the gap.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says recession is not inevitable
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
She also discussed Sunday an openness to lowering the federal gas tax to give drivers some relief at the pump.
100 million Americans carry medical debt with some owing more than $10K, poll finds
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Some people say they have medical debt they owe to a relative or friend for a loan they received to pay a medical or dental bill.
Fed raises key interest rate in largest hike since 1994
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.
Biden tells oil refiners: Produce more gas and diesel, fewer profits
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
In a draft letter to refiners, Biden said their profits have tripled during a time of war between Russia and Ukraine as Americans struggle with record-high gas prices.
What makes a bear market? Wall Street term explained
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
Wall Street is back in the claws of a bear market amid worries about inflation and higher interest rates. Here are answers to some common questions about bear markets.
These electric vehicles are cheaper to own than gas ones now
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies collapse, major crypto lender Celsius Network halts operations
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were collapsing in price Monday, after the major crypto lender Celsius halted all withdrawals citing “extreme market conditions."
Average gas price in US jumped nearly 40 cents in recent weeks
The average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
The average price at the pump is nearly $2 higher than it was one year ago.
Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
Out-of-gas calls on the rise, AAA says
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
In April alone, AAA received 50,787 calls from stranded drivers.
US inflation hit 8.6% in May, a new 40-year high
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Consumer prices surged 8.6% last month from 12 months earlier, faster than April’s year-over-year surge of 8.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking, here's why
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Shrinkflation isn’t new, experts say. But it increases during times of high inflation as companies grapple with high costs for ingredients, packaging, labor, and transportation.
Burien ends emergency hazard pay for grocery workers, citing a shift in the pandemic
Burien City Council leaders announced the end of emergency hazard pay for grocery workers on Monday, citing readily available COVID-19 vaccines and boosters as a major turning point in the pandemic.
Burien City Council leaders announced the end of emergency hazard pay for grocery workers on Monday, citing readily available COVID-19 vaccines and boosters as a major turning point in the pandemic.
Seattle considers measures to address gig worker pay, rights
The Seattle City Council will vote Tuesday on the first in a series of policies that would ask app-based companies like food delivery services to improve wages, transparency and other working conditions for gig workers.
The Seattle City Council will vote Tuesday on the first in a series of policies that would ask app-based companies like food delivery services to improve wages, transparency and other working conditions for gig workers.
Inslee settles lawsuit over building council appointments
Gov. Jay Inslee’s appointments to an obscure regulatory panel have cost Washington state $70,000 in a public records lawsuit settlement — and forced the governor to name new appointees, according to a report from The Seattle Times.
Gov. Jay Inslee’s appointments to an obscure regulatory panel have cost Washington state $70,000 in a public records lawsuit settlement — and forced the governor to name new appointees, according to a report from The Seattle Times.
Amazon tests package deliveries directly from shopping malls
Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.
Amazon’s new service gives customers a convenient option to have merchandise delivered to their homes faster.
Key inflation measure slowed in April for the first time since 2020
High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.
High inflation is still causing hardships, but any slowing of price increases, if it can be sustained, will provide some modest relief.
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
AAA estimates that millions of people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday weekend with the majority of them driving their cars.
Bank of America to raise minimum wage to $22 an hour
It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.
It’s part of the bank’s phased approach to raising its minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2025.