Tacoma City Council debates firefighter cuts
Tacoma fire officials say without the roles slated to be cut, the city could see station closures and increased response times.
Tacoma fire officials say without the roles slated to be cut, the city could see station closures and increased response times.
Factors impacting charity donations
Economists are analyzing the prospects influencing this season of giving.
Economists are analyzing the prospects influencing this season of giving.
WA Gov. Inslee imposes hiring, spending freeze amid budget deficit
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says he is implementing a hiring and spending freeze as the state faces a “significant operating budget deficit."
Washington Governor Jay Inslee says he is implementing a hiring and spending freeze as the state faces a “significant operating budget deficit."
49% of gift-givers are wishing for cash this season, survey shows
While nearly half of Americans would prefer money this Christmas holiday, some say they would use the funds to cover their necessities, a new survey finds.
While nearly half of Americans would prefer money this Christmas holiday, some say they would use the funds to cover their necessities, a new survey finds.
Tacoma firefighter union fears budget cuts will be dangerous, costly to city
Tacoma fire officials warn that your family and wallet could be at risk if the city doesn’t find millions for the department’s budget.
Tacoma fire officials warn that your family and wallet could be at risk if the city doesn’t find millions for the department’s budget.
King County hits $11M in storm damage, meeting threshold for FEMA aid
King County has surpassed the $10.7 million damage threshold for government and public benefit organizations, with the total now reaching $11 million and counting.
King County has surpassed the $10.7 million damage threshold for government and public benefit organizations, with the total now reaching $11 million and counting.
Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
Black Friday at Seattle Premium Outlets
Hundreds of shoppers are lining out the door for Black Friday shopping.
Hundreds of shoppers are lining out the door for Black Friday shopping.
Trump tariffs: How it could impact you
President-elect Donald Trump says taxing imports from America's top 3 trading partners is a day one priority for him.
President-elect Donald Trump says taxing imports from America's top 3 trading partners is a day one priority for him.
Congress tackles airline 'junk fees'
The U.S. Senate released a report that shows airlines have pocketed billions by charging customers extra to select a seat or carry on bags.
The U.S. Senate released a report that shows airlines have pocketed billions by charging customers extra to select a seat or carry on bags.
King County councilmember works to secure bomb cyclone recovery funds
King County Councilmember Sarah Perry says she wants to support neighbors who were hit the hardest by Tuesday's bomb cyclone.
King County Councilmember Sarah Perry says she wants to support neighbors who were hit the hardest by Tuesday's bomb cyclone.
Macy's delays Q3 earnings after employee conceals $154M in expenses
Macy's announced a delay in releasing its full quarterly results after discovering that an employee intentionally hid $132 million to $154 million in expenses.
Macy's announced a delay in releasing its full quarterly results after discovering that an employee intentionally hid $132 million to $154 million in expenses.
How much money does it take to be financially successful? Depends on who you ask
Boomers and Gen Z had different answers in a new survey about how much money you need to be financially successful. But as it turns out, they may not be that far apart when you consider inflation.
Boomers and Gen Z had different answers in a new survey about how much money you need to be financially successful. But as it turns out, they may not be that far apart when you consider inflation.
Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.
Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.
WA homeowners prepare for frustrating insurance claims after storm
Some families are turning to crowdfunding to cover storm damage costs that insurance won’t.
Some families are turning to crowdfunding to cover storm damage costs that insurance won’t.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans fear Social Security won't be available when they retire, poll finds
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
A new survey reveals widespread concerns among Americans about the future of Social Security benefits as the program faces potential funding shortfalls.
Historic 1652 coin found in furniture sells for $2.5M at California auction
A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.
A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.
Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
DOGE reportedly considers mobile tax-filing app to simplify US tax process
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.
Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.
President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.