Amazon Pledges $42.5M For Affordable Housing In Bellevue, SeaTac

The company and Sound Transit will build housing near transportation hubs. The project is part of the $2B Amazon Housing Equity Fund.

Most WA Employers Will See Tax Relief This Year

A bill passed by state lawmakers will reduce unemployment insurance taxes by an estimated $214 million.

Nearly 8% Inflation Is Highest In 40 Years: What It Means In WA

Puget Sound trended higher than the national average for inflation between February 2021 and 2022, with consumer prices up across the board.

Ex-Doctor Gets 4 Years For Defrauding Pandemic Relief Programs

A former Seattle doctor has been convicted for fraudulently claiming $3.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Starbucks Suspends All Activity In Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

The Seattle-based coffee giant is the latest major U.S. business to pull out of Russia in response to the Ukrainian invasion.

Biden Bans Russian Oil And WA Gas Prices Could Break Records

Washington's gas prices are already nearing record-breaking highs, and could go even higher following Biden's announcement.

Amazon Shuttering Physical Bookstores, 4-Star Shops

The Seattle-based company announced the move Wednesday, which affects 66 stores in the U.S. and two in the United Kingdom.

Piroshky Piroshky Temporarily Closes Century Square Store

Owners made the decision Sunday due to violence and drug use in the area, which has created a safety concern for the bakery's employees.

Target Employees May Soon Make Up To $24 Per Hour

A wage range between $15 and $24 announced Monday will apply to new and current Target employees.

Ongoing Concrete Dispute Delays SR 520, West Seattle Bridge Work

A strike among hundreds of King County concrete workers is still without a resolution, leaving several major projects with growing delays.

Massive Cargo Ship Arrives At Seattle's Terminal 5

The largest container ship to ever call at West Seattle's overhauled Terminal 5 arrived Friday morning.

Starbucks' Seattle Reserve Roastery Joins Unionization Effort

The roastery may be Seattle's most-iconic Starbucks location. It is also now the 81st store to file for unionization.

Gas Prices Still Climbing In Washington, Across U.S.

Drivers in Western Washington paid nearly 20 percent more than the national average for gas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

America's Best Large Employers: 4 WA Companies Make Top 100

Forbes partnered with the market research firm Statista to develop its annual list of the 500 best big employers across the nation.

650K People May Be Impacted By WA Data Breach, Officals Say

The Department of Licensing said up to 650,000 people with current or expired business licenses may have had their personal details exposed.

King County Turns Up The Pressure To Resolve Concrete Strike

Hundreds of concrete workers have been on the picket lines for months. Officials warn major projects could be delayed without a deal soon.

'Sold By Amazon' Price-Fixing Program Shut Down Following Lawsuit

Amazon is paying $2.25 million and shutting down the “Sold by Amazon” program after an investigation from Washington's attorney general.

Two More Seattle Starbucks Stores File For Unionization

Three Seattle Starbucks locations are now attempting to unionize in the coffee giant's own backyard.

Bank Branch Closures Hit Record: Dozens In Washington Shuttered

U.S. bank retail branch closures increased by 38 percent in 2021 as more customers went digital for the pandemic.

Starbucks Drops Vaccine Mandate Following Supreme Court Ruling

Starbucks will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations for its 228,000 workers.

Record-Breaking Inflation: How Washingtonians Are Impacted

Inflation in the U.S. spiked 7 percent over the past year ​— the highest since 1982. Here's a look at Washington's prices.

Starbucks To Require Workers Vaccinate Or Test Weekly

Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.

Children Hospitalized With COVID In Near-Record Numbers

Last week, an average of 334 children 17 and under were admitted per day to hospitals with the coronavirus, a 58% increase.

Seattle Starbucks Workers Launch Union Effort

A Seattle Starbucks is looking to unionize following a successful effort in Buffalo, N.Y., earlier this month.

Inflation Hits Another High: See Prices For Washington Residents

Prices for goods and services hit another high in October. See how Washington is impacted.

WA Law Asks Restaurants Cut Plastic Utensils Starting Next Month

Under the law, customers will have to specifically request plastic utensils to receive them, in an effort to cut down on waste.

Starbucks Workers Vote To Unionize, First In Company History

The National Labor Relations Board said Thursday that workers voted 19-8 in favor of a union. Votes are still being counted for two others.

Walmart Pilots WIC Expansion At Washington Stores

Washington is one of just two states where Walmart is beginning to accept WIC benefits for pickup and delivery purchases.

Where to Get Great Auto Service in the Puget Sound Area

With new cars in short supply, people are keeping their old rides longer. When your car needs service, choose a shop carefully.

Gates, French Gates Share Post-Divorce Philanthropic Plans

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates say they will still work with the Giving Pledge, the campaign they co-founded with Warren Buffett.

Washington Among States Least Reliant On Federal Funding: Study

Just 15 percent of Washington's revenues came from federal funding pre-pandemic, making the state one of the most financially independent.

Small Brewery Sunday 2021: Where To Grab A Pint In Puget Sound

Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 28. Inside, outside or curbside, here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Western Washington.

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Washington

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses pull themselves out of the pandemic.

Amazon To Pay $2.5M Over Illegal Pesticide Sales

The Washington Attorney General's Office says Amazon illegally sold industrial-grade pesticides to consumers without a license.

CVS Closing Hundreds Of Stores: Will WA Locations Survive?

So far, the company has not said which CVS locations will close. There are over 45 locations across Washington.

Apprenticeships In Washington Hit Record High

As the economy shifts, a record number of Washingtonians are entering into registered apprenticeship programs.

Inflation In WA: How Much More Is Food, Gas Costing Residents?

Prices for goods and services are surging across the country as increased costs get pushed down to consumers.

Thanksgiving Retail Hours 2021: What's Open, Closed In Washington

Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These stores will still be open on Thanksgiving Day.

3 Starbucks Stores To Vote On Union, Despite Company Pushback

If the effort is successful, the stores would be the first of Starbucks’ 8,000 company-owned U.S. stores to unionize.

The 'World's Largest Cow Mural' Is In Washington

Just another reason to be proud of the Evergreen State.