WA's minimum wage is going up in 2026. Here's how much

Washington’s minimum wage — the highest statewide rate in the nation — is going up again in 2026. Here’s what it means for workers and employers.

Here's why plastic bag fees go up in WA in 2026

A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?

IRS reveals updated retirement contribution limits for 2026

The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.

American Airlines ends advantage miles program for basic economy fares

American Airlines has made a change that affects how millions of travelers earn rewards on its cheapest tickets — and now the airline is facing some backlash for it.

Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models

Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.

Gov. Ferguson backs millionaire income tax
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports a proposed 9.9% income tax on earnings over $1 million and is prepared to sign it into law next year.

WA Gov. Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M

The so-called “millionaires tax" could raise $3 billion annually, starting in 2029. It would likely face legal challenges and need to go to voters for approval.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

Powerball jackpot spikes to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.

'Seattle News Weekly': Reaction to President Trump's national address

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.

New "ghost tapping" scam targets holiday shoppers
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A new scam exploiting tap-to-pay technology, called "ghost tapping," is seeing big upticks as criminals target holiday shoppers.

Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October

The Labor Department  jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October.  The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing

The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.