How ‘Shrinkflation’ Is Affecting WA Grocery Lists Amid High Prices

Washingtonians are paying more for less, in some cases, amid the highest rates of inflation in 40 years.

Starbucks Fired 7 Union Organizers, But Their Store Still Voted Yes

The National Labor Relations Board in May filed an injunction demanding the employees be reinstated, saying they had been illegally fired.

Margarine, Wine and Jeans Among Items Hurt By Inflation In WA: Report

Gasoline is one of the most obvious markers of inflation, but two commodities are actually outpacing rising gas prices.

Seattle Starbucks Is 100th Store To Join Union

The Eastlake Avenue Starbucks voted 12-0 in favor of unionization, making it the 100th store to join Starbucks Workers United.

More Than 100 Starbucks Have Now Voted On Unionization

At least 100 more votes are coming, as the National Labor Relations Board says it has now received a total of 268 union petitions.

Beef Sold At Whole Foods Could Contain Plastic Warns USDA

A warning has been issued for those who purchased the beef in Washington and across the U.S.

Murray Introduces Bill To Crack Down On Union Busting

The move comes as two Washington giants, Amazon and Starbucks, have drawn significant criticism for their anti-union efforts.

WA Pot Shop Could Owe $300K In Unpaid Wages, Officials Say

The wage complaint filed Wednesday in Spokane is the first of its kind against a marijuana retailer in Washington.

Starbucks Now Faces 45 NLRB Complaints Over Union-Busting Efforts

One complaint demands the company reinstate seven Memphis-area partners who were fired for taking part in unionization efforts.

Inflation Eases Slightly: How It's Affecting Washington

The April-over-May increase in the Consumer Price Index was the smallest monthly increase in seven months, and may mark a turning point.

Seattle, Renton Business Owner Is WA Small Business Person of the Year

Efrem Fesaha​, owner of Boon Boona Coffee, was presented with the award during a Thursday ceremony at his Capitol Hill shop.

NLRB Sues Starbucks Over Anti-Union Regulations: Report

The National Labor Relations Board suit reportedly claims the company’s employee handbook is "discriminatory" and violates workers' rights.

Starbucks Announces Enhanced Worker Benefits But Excludes Union Shops

Despite higher employment costs, Starbucks' sales climbed to record levels in the second quarter.

Boeing Moving Headquarters From Chicago To Arlington, VA: Report

Formerly headquartered in Seattle, Boeing still employs thousands in WA. The latest move puts company leaders close to Washington D.C.

Cruise Ship 'Overwhelmed' With COVID Docks In Seattle

More than 100 passengers tested positive for COVID-19. Many are now isolating in Seattle-area hotels.

'A Beacon For Choice' WA Leaders Pledge To Uphold Abortion Rights

"Washington state is a pro-choice state, and we are going to fight like hell to keep Washington a pro-choice state," said Gov. Jay Inslee.

Baby Formula Shortage Causes Washington Parents To Scramble

Washington was one of seven states where more than 40% of stores were totally out of stock.

​Redfin Settles Lawsuit Alleging Housing Discrimination

Under the agreement, Seattle-based Redfin will change its minimum housing price policy, alter other practices, and pay $4 million.

Heist At State L&I Office Nabs Hard Drives With Sensitive Information

Anyone who has had recent dealings with Labor & Industries' Tukwila office may have had their personal information compromised.

Seattle's T-Mobile Park To Add Amazon Frictionless Retail Technologies

This summer, the park's new Walk-Off Market will be the first in MLB to use both Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One.

UW Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccine Succeeds In Phase 3 Testing

One benefit of UW's vaccine: it's stable without requiring deep-freezing, making it easier to distribute worldwide.

Starbucks' Seattle Reserve Roastery Votes To Unionize

The flagship roastery's vote marks a major victory for the Starbucks Workers United movement.

Biden To Speak On Climate During Earth Day Appearance In Seattle

The president is making his first visit to the Pacific Northwest since the 2020 election, starting with a talk in Portland Thursday.

Washington Pot Shops Can Use Certain Cashless Options, Officials Say

Amid a wave of robberies targeting marijuana shops, the Liquor and Cannabis Board shared some options for retailers to rely less on cash.

Large Verizon Outage Resolved After Impacting Washington Customers

Nationwide issues with Verizon's cell network impacted service for customers in Washington and much of the U.S. on Wednesday.

2 Drivers Arrested After Road Rage Hammer Battle At Pike Place Market

During the fracas, an uninvolved pedestrian was run over. Advocates have been pushing to restrict the market to foot traffic for years.

Amazon Adds 5% 'Fuel And Inflation' Fee For 3rd Party Sellers

Amazon will add a “fuel and inflation surcharge” to the fees it charges third-party sellers who use the retailer’s fulfillment services.

How WA Residents Should Adjust Budgets Amid Record Inflation

The increase in the consumer price index from February to March was the biggest month-to-month jump since 2005.

Concrete Workers Return To Seattle Amid Stalled Contract Talks

More than 300 Teamsters returned to work Monday, following a monthslong strike to demand a better contract.

Washington's Wolf Population Grew 16 Percent Last Year

2021 saw four new wolf packs appear in four different counties as the wild wolf population continues to recover.

16 Washington Billionaires Are Among World’s Richest: Forbes 2022 List

More than 1,000 billionaires are richer than they were a year ago, and more than 200 people became billionaires over the past year.

AG Ferguson Warns of Scam Charities Trying To Exploit Ukraine Crisis

Washingtonians are being asked to report suspicious solicitations to the Attorney General's Office.

For First Time Ever, Amazon Workers Vote To Unionize

Amazon workers in New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in company history.

Starbucks Employees Turn To GoFundMe For Support Amid Union Drive

Money will be used to reimburse workers who lose income because they have shifts cut or while they're on strike, organizers said.

These WA Billionaires Could Pay 20% More Under Biden Plan

Under the proposal, households worth more than $100 million would pay at least 20 percent in taxes on both income and “unrealized gains."

Seattle Metro Among Nation’s Top Performers, New Report Shows

Job creation, wage growth and production growth — particularly in the high-tech sector — are the core elements of the annual index.

Seattle Starbucks Votes To Join Union

The Broadway & Denny store is the first to unionize in Starbucks' hometown, but several others may be close behind.

Inflation Hits Grocery Stores In Washington, Driving Price Spike

The nation just saw the sharpest consumer price index spike since 1982, and it means costs are up in Washington.

Washington Fines Amazon For 'Unsafe Work Practices' In Kent

State labor officials said inspectors found 10 practices created a serious hazard for workers at Amazon's Kent fulfillment center.

Howard Schultz Back In Charge At Starbucks ... Temporarily

The company announced the founder and former CEO will return as interim CEO replacing Kevin Johnson, who announced his retirement on Wed.