Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026

Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.

Consumers react to proposed credit card interest rate cap
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President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates is facing pushback from the banking industry, but it could mean real relief for consumers drowning in debt.

Trump takes aid at Fed chair Jerome Powell again
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President Trump is taking aim at Fed chair Jerome Powell again after the latest consumer price index numbers came out. Now, the president is trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates.

BBC asks court to dismiss Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit

The BBC is asking a U.S. federal court to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of a Jan. 6, 2021 speech.

Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable

Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.

December CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in December, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for food but gas prices have declined.

WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
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Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE. 

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to merge, forming a network of 650 domestic and international routes

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have announced plans to merge in a move the companies say will provide air travelers with access to more affordable domestic and international flights.

Federal Reserve Chair Powell under criminal investigation over HQ renovation, report

The U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters.

Trump wants credit card interest capped

President Trump says he wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates.

WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session

Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.

US court stops plan to cut billions in US medical research: WA universities weight in
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A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funds nationwide. To get a better gauge of the impact of this funding, vice dean for research and graduate education at the University of Washington's School of Medicine Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert joins Washington News Wrap.

’Seattle News Weekly’: Fallout over nonprofit fraud investigation still plagues King Co. agency

On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Hana Kim sits down with Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury, to discuss a scandal involving King County nonprofits.

December jobs report: 50,000 jobs added, capping off slow 2025

The U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December, capping off the worst year for hiring since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know.

Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session

The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.