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.
Snohomish County homeowners push back against proposed 8% property tax hike
Snohomish County is facing significant budget challenges, but its proposal to raise property taxes by 8% is drawing sharp resistance from local homeowners.
Snohomish County is facing significant budget challenges, but its proposal to raise property taxes by 8% is drawing sharp resistance from local homeowners.
Snohomish County to vote on proposed property tax increase
Snohomish County homeowners will soon decide on an 8% property tax increase, a levy mainly being met with opposition.
Snohomish County homeowners will soon decide on an 8% property tax increase, a levy mainly being met with opposition.
Seattle named 9th most expensive city in U.S.
According to a report from Oxford Economics, it takes a household income of $200,000 to afford a new home in Seattle, including property taxes and insurance costs.
According to a report from Oxford Economics, it takes a household income of $200,000 to afford a new home in Seattle, including property taxes and insurance costs.
Fewer turkeys for Thanksgiving 2024, here's why
Avian illness, inflation, and more factors are all coming together in time for a dampened Thanksgiving this year.
Avian illness, inflation, and more factors are all coming together in time for a dampened Thanksgiving this year.
How Tyson, Paul will split $60M from TX fight
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off in Texas Friday night in a Netflix-exclusive match seeing the legendary Tyson return to the ring for the first time in 19 years. Here's how the stars are splitting a massive $60M payout.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off in Texas Friday night in a Netflix-exclusive match seeing the legendary Tyson return to the ring for the first time in 19 years. Here's how the stars are splitting a massive $60M payout.
Americans spending more on holiday vacations
New reports show bookings and sales are both up 34% for the holiday travel season.
New reports show bookings and sales are both up 34% for the holiday travel season.
How Seattle's transportation levy money will be spent
The new transportation levy is expected to generate $1.5 billion over the next eight years.
The new transportation levy is expected to generate $1.5 billion over the next eight years.
Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Where was inflation the highest in October? Northeast and Midwest cities near the top
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
US inflation may have increased in October: Here's what's rising in price, and what's leveling off
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
Turkey availability in question ahead of holidays
Agricultural experts say the bird flu, inflation, and a lack of demand has turkey prices fluctuating this year.
Agricultural experts say the bird flu, inflation, and a lack of demand has turkey prices fluctuating this year.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Bitcoin surges to all-time high
Bitcoin topped $82,000 for the first time, coming on the heels of Donald Trump's White House win.
Bitcoin topped $82,000 for the first time, coming on the heels of Donald Trump's White House win.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
Hurricanes, Boeing affects affects jobs report
There's anticipation the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates after job growth was almost nonexistent in October.
There's anticipation the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates after job growth was almost nonexistent in October.
US Stocks, bitcoin soar after Trump win; Dow jumps 1,200 amid inflation
The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin are all storming higher Wednesday as investors bet on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and world. Among the losers the market sees: the value of the Mexican peso and potentially anyone worried about higher inflation.
The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin are all storming higher Wednesday as investors bet on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and world. Among the losers the market sees: the value of the Mexican peso and potentially anyone worried about higher inflation.
Inflation may be coming down but that doesn't mean prices will, expert explains
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.