Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.
NASA astronaut candidate from WA joins Good Day Seattle
NASA's newest astronauts are currently training for flights to space. One of them is Lauren Edgar from Sammamish, Washington.
NASA's newest astronauts are currently training for flights to space. One of them is Lauren Edgar from Sammamish, Washington.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
TV meteorologist among 2 killed in Idaho plane crash
A broadcast meteorologist from a local Idaho television station was among two men killed Tuesday morning when a small plane crashed.
A broadcast meteorologist from a local Idaho television station was among two men killed Tuesday morning when a small plane crashed.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
2 in custody after short pursuit, crash on I-5 in Auburn, WA
Two people are in custody after a short chase and crash on I-5 in Auburn on Wednesday morning.
Two people are in custody after a short chase and crash on I-5 in Auburn on Wednesday morning.
Social Security February payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Seattle-based Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs in latest round of layoffs
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it plans to lay off 16,000 workers across the company, the biggest round of layoffs since 2023.
Amazon announced on Wednesday that it plans to lay off 16,000 workers across the company, the biggest round of layoffs since 2023.
Car crashes off I-5, police activity in Snohomish County
A large police presence was on scene of a crash in Snohomish County Tuesday night, though it's unclear what led up to the crash, or if a chase preceded it.
A large police presence was on scene of a crash in Snohomish County Tuesday night, though it's unclear what led up to the crash, or if a chase preceded it.
Seattle I-5 trooper carjacking suspect deemed incompetent for trial
A man accused of carjacking a Washington State Patrol lieutenant on I-5 has been deemed incompetent to stand trial.
A man accused of carjacking a Washington State Patrol lieutenant on I-5 has been deemed incompetent to stand trial.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound calling for mentors
January is National Mentoring Month, but here in our backyard, hundreds of children are still waiting for a role model to step up.
January is National Mentoring Month, but here in our backyard, hundreds of children are still waiting for a role model to step up.
One of world's oldest lobster fishers, Virginia Oliver, dies in Maine at 105
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Virginia Oliver, who dedicated her life to lobster fishing and became Maine's "lobster lady," has died. She was 105 years old.
Shirtless Florida man who jumped through Taco Bell window, robbed it with 'large rock' sentenced to 4 years
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
A Florida man was sentenced to four years in prison after he jumped through a Taco Bell drive-thru window and robbed workers and customers with a "large rock."
Tacoma, WA man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
An 18-month wiretap investigation has landed a Tacoma man in federal prison for his involvement in a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
An 18-month wiretap investigation has landed a Tacoma man in federal prison for his involvement in a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
Mother, son found dead inside Pierce County home
Pierce County authorities have launched an investigation after two bodies were found inside a Key Peninsula home on Tuesday.
Pierce County authorities have launched an investigation after two bodies were found inside a Key Peninsula home on Tuesday.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
2 people, dog found dead in Pierce County, WA homicide investigation
Pierce County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide after two people and a dog were found dead inside a Key Center home Tuesday afternoon.
Pierce County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide after two people and a dog were found dead inside a Key Center home Tuesday afternoon.
Seattle Seahawks support Army veteran in VA hospice rooting for Super Bowl win
An Army veteran given just days to live in November continues to cheer for the Seahawks from his bed.
An Army veteran given just days to live in November continues to cheer for the Seahawks from his bed.
Spokane, WA woman arrested for threatening to kill Minnesota FBI agent
Federal agents arrested a Spokane woman accused of threatening to kill a federal law enforcement officer and the officer’s family.
Federal agents arrested a Spokane woman accused of threatening to kill a federal law enforcement officer and the officer’s family.
WA residents' constitutional rights explained amid ICE enforcement and protests
A UW law professor explains what Washingtonians need to know about their constitutional rights during protests and federal actions.
A UW law professor explains what Washingtonians need to know about their constitutional rights during protests and federal actions.