Seattle City Light 2025-2026 rate increase: What to expect
Seattle City Light customers will likely see a higher bill over the next two years, as a plan to raise the utility's rates is expected be adopted soon.
Seattle City Light customers will likely see a higher bill over the next two years, as a plan to raise the utility's rates is expected be adopted soon.
A closer look at how Trump's economic plan could impact inflation
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Some Social Security recipients will get two payments in November. Here's why
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.
Insurance companies abandoning places due to natural disasters
Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires have insurance companies abandoning some areas entirely in multiple states, including Oregon.
Natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires have insurance companies abandoning some areas entirely in multiple states, including Oregon.
Seattle small businesses brace for minimum wage increase
Fewer staff, higher prices, and open less hours, those aren’t fears for Seattle’s restaurant scene, they’re predictions from small business owners ahead of the minimum wage increase in the new year.
Fewer staff, higher prices, and open less hours, those aren’t fears for Seattle’s restaurant scene, they’re predictions from small business owners ahead of the minimum wage increase in the new year.
Boeing strikers, aviation experts respond to company's latest moves
The machinists' union strike has now been ongoing for a month. We talk with employees and industry insiders about what the current moment means for the company's future.
The machinists' union strike has now been ongoing for a month. We talk with employees and industry insiders about what the current moment means for the company's future.
Boeing to lay off 10% of employees as strike cripples airplane production
Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months, as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling airplane production.
Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months, as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling airplane production.
Jayapal, US reps calls for Boeing to return to bargaining table with strikers
One day after Boeing pulled its latest contract offer, 30 members of U.S. Congress are calling on the company to return to the negotiating table.
One day after Boeing pulled its latest contract offer, 30 members of U.S. Congress are calling on the company to return to the negotiating table.
Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Social Security COLA 2025: Recipients to receive 2.5% increase next year
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
HBO filmmaker believes he found bitcoin's creator, whose identity has been unknown
The identity of bitcoin's inventor has been a mystery, but the creator of a new HBO documentary believes he may have uncovered the person's identity.
The identity of bitcoin's inventor has been a mystery, but the creator of a new HBO documentary believes he may have uncovered the person's identity.
Boeing talks fail with no end in sight for striking WA workers
There is no end in sight for the Boeing machinists' strike as company leaders say talks have dissolved. Company and union leaders provided strong statements Tuesday night.
There is no end in sight for the Boeing machinists' strike as company leaders say talks have dissolved. Company and union leaders provided strong statements Tuesday night.
Historic Pier 70 on Seattle's waterfront for sale: What’s the price?
Pier 70 on Seattle's central waterfront is now up for sale. Following a 1999 renovation, the pier became a landmark hub for locals and visitors downtown.
Pier 70 on Seattle's central waterfront is now up for sale. Following a 1999 renovation, the pier became a landmark hub for locals and visitors downtown.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Paper company fined $650k for WA employee's death
A 32-year-old employee was killed on the job in Washington, now the paper company is appealing a $650,000 judgement against them for it.
A 32-year-old employee was killed on the job in Washington, now the paper company is appealing a $650,000 judgement against them for it.
Jobs report beats expectations
The economy may be headed in a better direction on the jobs front.
The economy may be headed in a better direction on the jobs front.
Boeing talks to resume Monday as WA machinists' strike stretches on
Negotiations are set to resume as Boeing machinists push for new contract terms. In addition to the strike, the company faced increased pressure from the federal government.
Negotiations are set to resume as Boeing machinists push for new contract terms. In addition to the strike, the company faced increased pressure from the federal government.