Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Washington Lottery releases list of luckiest stores to buy winning lotto tickets
Are you feeling lucky? Washington's Lottery released a list of Puget Sound stores you are most likely to buy a winning lotto ticket at. The top shop is the Rosario Market in Anacortes, which sold 17 winning tickets last yet.
Are you feeling lucky? Washington's Lottery released a list of Puget Sound stores you are most likely to buy a winning lotto ticket at. The top shop is the Rosario Market in Anacortes, which sold 17 winning tickets last yet.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
State licensing website restored following data breach, months-long investigation
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has reopened its online licensing system following a months-long investigation.
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) has reopened its online licensing system following a months-long investigation.
What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
Seattle site connects renters, landlords to resources as eviction moratorium nears end
Seattle's eviction moratorium expires in less than a week, so they have launched an 'Eviction Assistance' site—which connects renters and landlords to legal counsel, rent and utility assistance, city funds and more.
Seattle's eviction moratorium expires in less than a week, so they have launched an 'Eviction Assistance' site—which connects renters and landlords to legal counsel, rent and utility assistance, city funds and more.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
Washington's rising healthcare costs outpaced inflation, report shows
New data from Washington’s insurance commissioner finds that health care costs across the state rose 13% between 2016-2019, far outpacing inflation.
New data from Washington’s insurance commissioner finds that health care costs across the state rose 13% between 2016-2019, far outpacing inflation.
Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Disaster loans available for Western WA businesses hit by January flooding
Federal relief will soon be available for families and businesses affected by January's severe storm.
Federal relief will soon be available for families and businesses affected by January's severe storm.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
2022 weddings will cost more; here are some ways to save
An estimated 2.5 million weddings plan to take place in 2022 and, as with some many other things, couples can expect to pay more amid rising prices.
An estimated 2.5 million weddings plan to take place in 2022 and, as with some many other things, couples can expect to pay more amid rising prices.
Council pushes Seattle mayor to adopt hiring bonuses for city's frontline workers
Mayor Bruce Harrell has been asked by the Seattle City Council to suggest a hiring bonus and retention bonus program for all frontline workers in all city departments, and have those suggestions done by March 1.
Mayor Bruce Harrell has been asked by the Seattle City Council to suggest a hiring bonus and retention bonus program for all frontline workers in all city departments, and have those suggestions done by March 1.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
House, Senate Democrats release $16B transportation package
Projects range from new hybrid electric ferries and more walking and biking corridors, to highway maintenance and replacing fish passage culverts.
Projects range from new hybrid electric ferries and more walking and biking corridors, to highway maintenance and replacing fish passage culverts.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Washington schools appeal for votes on special election levies
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
Insurer groups sue over Washington state credit scoring ban
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s adoption this week of a rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance has already drawn a legal challenge from insurer groups.
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s adoption this week of a rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance has already drawn a legal challenge from insurer groups.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.