Seattle businesses struggle to survive as mayor pushes new jobs plan
While Seattle business owners grapple with thin profit margins and mounting tax pressures, city leaders are attempting to offer a path forward.
While Seattle business owners grapple with thin profit margins and mounting tax pressures, city leaders are attempting to offer a path forward.
Seattle small businesses struggling to survive seek relief
Seattle shop owners say they are running on empty as they struggle to survive in a city that's getting even harder to afford. Mayor Katie Wilson launched a new push to protect and attract jobs, but desperate businesses are wondering if help will arrive in time.
Seattle shop owners say they are running on empty as they struggle to survive in a city that's getting even harder to afford. Mayor Katie Wilson launched a new push to protect and attract jobs, but desperate businesses are wondering if help will arrive in time.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Economy top of mind ahead of midterm election
With the midterm elections less than two months away, Republicans are holding their first ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. It comes as the Trump administration is juggling a trade war with Canada and a war with Iran.
With the midterm elections less than two months away, Republicans are holding their first ever midterm convention this week in Dallas. It comes as the Trump administration is juggling a trade war with Canada and a war with Iran.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Washington sees spike in mass layoffs
Multiple large companies have notified dozens of Washington employees of mass layoffs in the coming months, a concerning trend that's up from the same time last year.
Multiple large companies have notified dozens of Washington employees of mass layoffs in the coming months, a concerning trend that's up from the same time last year.
JD Vance holds first White House briefing since Leavitt departure
The White House held its first press briefing in over a month, the first since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt left. President Trump says it will be a rotating cast of officials until he chooses a successor to Leavitt.
The White House held its first press briefing in over a month, the first since former press secretary Karoline Leavitt left. President Trump says it will be a rotating cast of officials until he chooses a successor to Leavitt.
Trump $1 gold coin now available for purchase: Here’s what to know
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security September payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers float plans to protect benefits
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Lawmakers are floating several plans to prevent a projected Social Security benefit cut beginning in 2032.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
'An economic chill': Seattle architect says 'millionaires tax' fears killed major project
A Seattle architecture firm says uncertainty over Washington's proposed “millionaires tax" is already causing wealthy clients to cancel major projects.
A Seattle architecture firm says uncertainty over Washington's proposed “millionaires tax" is already causing wealthy clients to cancel major projects.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.