Bezos To Step Down As Amazon CEO Early Next Month

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has picked a date to step down as CEO, passing the baton to executive Andy Jassy.

Amazon To Buy MGM, Studio Behind James Bond And 'Shark Tank'

The deal is the latest in the media industry that's aimed at boosting streaming services to compete against Netflix and Disney+.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Community News : Mask Questions At Your Business? We Have Answers

Many new guidelines and announcements have marked the last two weeks as vaccinations, infection rates, and economic reopening continue t ...

Where You Do And Don't Need A Mask In Washington For Now

Washington has adopted the latest CDC guidance but state health officials are formalizing new mask guidance for businesses.

More Stores Drop Mask Requirements For Vaccinated Patrons In WA

When Washington dropped the mandate last week, some stores held out changing their policies. But as time goes by, more are re-evaluating.

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Of Commerce - Press Release : This Is What Hope Looks Like: A Vaccine And A Dick's Cheeseburger

See the latest announcement from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Gates Divorce Proceedings Begin Friday: Here's What To Know

Friday's motion is largely procedural but marks the beginning of a potentially long road ahead for Bill and Melinda Gates.

Higher WA Gas Prices Unrelated To Georgia Pipeline Problems: AAA

AAA says a cyberattack on a Georgia-based pipeline is not why prices are going up at the pump in Washington.

Bill And Melinda Gates Divorcing After 27 Years Of Marriage

The pair will continue their work together through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but say they can no longer remain as a couple.

Apple Looks To Expand Its Seattle Workforce

One of the nation's largest companies announced hundreds of billions in investments Monday, including doubling its South Lake Union staff.

Amazon Tests 'Pay-By-Palm' At Washington Whole Foods Stores

The technology, called Amazon One, lets shoppers scan the palm of their hand and connect it to a credit card or Amazon account.

Washington Billionaires Raked In Billions More During Pandemic

Americans for Tax Fairness found the total wealth of American billionaires jumped from $2.95 trillion to $4.56 trillion in just over a year.

4 WA Businesses Make Fortune's 100 Best Companies To Work For

The list, compiled by Fortune and Great Place To Work, includes the top 100 companies, as ranked by their employees.

Bezos Weighs In On Biden's Corporate Tax Raise Proposal

Amazon has long faced criticism from progressives who argue that the company does not pay its fair share in taxes.

These Washington Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes

The members of Forbes 2021 World's Billionaires List increased their wealth by more than $5 trillion over the past year.

Washington State's Economy Least Impacted By COVID-19: Study

WalletHub looked at 13 key metrics for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, and found that Washington is doing well overall.

2 Companies In Washington Make Top 50 U.S. Craft Breweries List

The Brewers Association names the top breweries in the country based on sales volume.

Amazon Eyes Return To Office For Most Workers Later This Year

Washington's largest employer expects to welcome most workers back to buildings as vaccine coverage improves through the summer and fall.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Seattle's Hazard Pay Ordinance

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a legal effort seeking to block Seattle's $4 hourly pay mandate for grocery store workers.

Dick's Drive-Ins President Responds To Employee Complaints

Five employees allege that Dick's put them in unsafe conditions. Here's how the company and employee advocates are responding.

Seattle Area Bankruptcy Filings In Year Of COVID-19: See Data

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in King County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

Dick's Drive-Ins Workers File Complaints Over Sanitation, Safety

The five employees allege that Dick's pressured them to work even after they had been exposed to COVID-19, among other charges.

How Reliable Is Your Washington Power Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Seattle area and across WA serve local customers.

Amazon Moves To Block Shareholders From Probing Hate Speech

The company is trying to halt shareholder proposals addressing criticism on how the company has curbed hate speech.

Seattle Council Approves Grocery Store Hazard Pay During Pandemic

In an 8-0 vote, council members approved legislation to mandate an extra $4 in hourly hazard pay for Seattle's grocery store workers.

Seattle Council Considers Hazard Pay For Grocery Store Workers

Council budget chair Teresa Mosqueda has introduced legislation that would mandate an extra $4 in hourly pay for the next several months.

Federal Judge Rules Amazon Can Keep Parler Offline For Now

A federal judge in Seattle has denied an injuction that sought to force Amazon to restore the social media app on its web-hosting service.

Amazon Fights To Keep Conservative App Parler Offline

Amazon argues Parler's lack of content moderation led to a “steady increase” in violent content, a violation of its terms.

Alaska Airlines Curbs Emotional Support Animals On Flights

In making the change, the Seattle airline cited new federal rules and feedback about the animals misbehaving or causing hazards on flights.

Christmas 2020 Grocery Store Hours In The Seattle Area

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions at Safeway, QFC and more.

More Than 2,300 Washington Restaurants Closed Since March: Report

A survey by the Washington Hospitality Association found widespread closures across the state since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Secretary Of State Rebukes Claims Of Election 'Anomalies'

Gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp claims mass voter fraud cost him the election, but the Secretary of State says there's no proof.

Southwest Airlines Plans Temporary Layoffs At Sea-Tac

Southwest Airlines plans to layoff more than three dozen Washington employees in March, according to the Employment Security Department.

Echolight announces new executive hires

To revolutionize bone density measurement and monitoring, Echolight invests in point-of-care experience

Washington To Boost Workers' Comp For Amazon Employees

State officials say it's because Amazon fulfillment centers are more hazardous than other types of warehouses.

Starbucks Offers Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers This Month

The Seattle-based coffee giant said the offer is to recognize the "significant efforts" during the COVID-19 pandemic.

4 Decades Of Innovative States: Where Washington Ranks

In times of crisis, innovation is key to overcoming challenges. A new study by Commercial Cafe looks at which states do best at innovating.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Seattle

Small Business Saturday can help local businesses across the country overcome pandemic hardships.

How To Avoid Black Friday Scams In Washington

Consumers can take certain steps to lessen the chance of falling victim to a scam.

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