Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Bill Pulte, the acting director of National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.
Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.
Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.
Seattle office vacancy crisis shifts tax burden onto homeowners
Seattle now leads the nation for the highest office vacancy rate in the downtown area.
Seattle now leads the nation for the highest office vacancy rate in the downtown area.
Boeing invests $1B to expand 737 MAX production in Everett, WA
Boeing is dropping $1 billion on an expansion in Everett. Our crews headed to the world's largest building (by volume) to see just how that money will be spent to step up output of 737 MAX planes.
Boeing is dropping $1 billion on an expansion in Everett. Our crews headed to the world's largest building (by volume) to see just how that money will be spent to step up output of 737 MAX planes.
Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.
WA Senate Republicans ask governor to halt climate policies driving gas prices up
Washington Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to call a special session to suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act, citing record high gas prices.
Washington Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to call a special session to suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act, citing record high gas prices.
Seattle payroll tax driving out businesses, office vacancies
Seattle is leading the nation on a list that no one wants to top. Office vacancy is 36.5% in downtown Seattle, now the highest of any major U.S. city.
Seattle is leading the nation on a list that no one wants to top. Office vacancy is 36.5% in downtown Seattle, now the highest of any major U.S. city.
Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.
IRS COVID tax refund deadline is approaching: What to know
Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.
Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.
These Social Security recipients will receive 2 payments in July
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.
Average new car payment reaches all-time high as affordability issues persist
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan halted, treasury secretary says
The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Seattle businesses see World Cup boost after hosting 6 matches
Seattle organizers say the World Cup brought record hotel revenue, transit ridership and downtown crowds during the six-match run.
Seattle organizers say the World Cup brought record hotel revenue, transit ridership and downtown crowds during the six-match run.
New King County oversight to prevent waste of taxpayer dollars
The King County Council voted to finalize the makeup of a new unit focused on internal oversight, spending nearly $2 million to address and prevent potential fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
The King County Council voted to finalize the makeup of a new unit focused on internal oversight, spending nearly $2 million to address and prevent potential fraud, waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars.
Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
How much does a USA vs Belgium World Cup ticket cost?
Seattle Stadium will host its sixth and final World Cup match tonight between the U.S. and Belgium. Here is how much it will cost to get in the door.
Seattle Stadium will host its sixth and final World Cup match tonight between the U.S. and Belgium. Here is how much it will cost to get in the door.
The US Treasury is holding approximately $29.7 billion in matured US Savings bonds- How to see if you have any
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds.
Alibaba agrees to pay $600 million to settle illegal drug lawsuit
Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.
Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.