New Seattle budget threatens to cut firefighter staffing
As the city of Seattle considers tough cuts to the budget, fire officials are prepared to lay out how fewer dollars could make the public less safe.
As the city of Seattle considers tough cuts to the budget, fire officials are prepared to lay out how fewer dollars could make the public less safe.
Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.
US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
These cities are spending the most on fast food
Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.
Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.
30-year mortgage rates hit 2-year high: What homebuyers need to know
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
New home buyers will face higher payments now that the 30-year-mortgage loan rate surpassed the 7% interest mark.
Seattle passes ban on AI grocery 'surveillance pricing'
The Seattle City Council passed a ban on algorithm-based pricing for online grocery retailers, after concerns that chains could use personal data to charge some customers more than others.
The Seattle City Council passed a ban on algorithm-based pricing for online grocery retailers, after concerns that chains could use personal data to charge some customers more than others.
Seattle City Council passes ban on AI grocery 'surveillance pricing'
The policy requires grocery prices to be clearly posted and equally available, while restricting AI-driven "surveillance pricing."
The policy requires grocery prices to be clearly posted and equally available, while restricting AI-driven "surveillance pricing."
Democrats push Trump administration to issue tariff refunds
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs back in February, triggering a push for refunds. But six months later, many are still waiting for that money to trickle down from the companies getting the checks.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping tariffs back in February, triggering a push for refunds. But six months later, many are still waiting for that money to trickle down from the companies getting the checks.
Seattle, King County sees $889M in economic impact from World Cup
New data released from Visit Seattle shows the Emerald City received $889 million in economic impact during the FIFA World Cup.
New data released from Visit Seattle shows the Emerald City received $889 million in economic impact during the FIFA World Cup.
Seattle mayor proposes $9.1B city budget
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pitching a $9 billion budget without asking taxpayers for more money, confident she can close the city's budget gap and provide the critical services the community needs.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pitching a $9 billion budget without asking taxpayers for more money, confident she can close the city's budget gap and provide the critical services the community needs.
CVS agrees to $20.5M class action settlement: Here’s who qualifies for a payment
Some CVS customers could be entitled to some money after the pharmacy company reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Some CVS customers could be entitled to some money after the pharmacy company reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit.
2026 FIFA World Cup brought $889M to Seattle, King County
The numbers are in, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought $889 million to Seattle and King County over the summer, surpassing even the city's best estimates for revenue and jobs.
The numbers are in, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought $889 million to Seattle and King County over the summer, surpassing even the city's best estimates for revenue and jobs.
Seattle mayor proposes $9.1B budget with no new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a roughly $9.1 billion budget for 2027 and 2028, with no new tax increases included in the proposal.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is proposing a roughly $9.1 billion budget for 2027 and 2028, with no new tax increases included in the proposal.
Data shows the best and worst cities for women’s health, jobs and quality of life
A woman’s geographical location plays a critical role in shaping her financial prospects, healthcare access, and overall well-being based on findings in a new report.
A woman’s geographical location plays a critical role in shaping her financial prospects, healthcare access, and overall well-being based on findings in a new report.
The fast-food chain where managers average more than $200K a year
In-N-Out Burger store managers make more than $200,000 annually on average, which the fast-food chain says reflects the company's philosophy of investing in its workforce.
In-N-Out Burger store managers make more than $200,000 annually on average, which the fast-food chain says reflects the company's philosophy of investing in its workforce.
Toys R Us makes major comeback with 120 new stores opening across US this holiday season
The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.
The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.
Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.