WA Unemployment Down In October, But Concerns Over Future Remain

Washington's unemployment rate improved in October, but experts say new coronavirus restrictions may "put the recovery in jeopardy."

Final New Coronavirus Restriction On Restaurants Goes Into Effect

The last of the recently-announced statewide COVID-19 regulations has now gone into effect, banning indoor dining at bars and restaurants.

20+ Washington Farms Have Been Cited For Coronavirus Violations

The state department of Labor & Industries says they've been called to investigate nearly 400 agricultural workplaces during the pandemic.

Boeing Announces Further Cuts, Citing Pandemic Losses

Boeing will cut more jobs as it continues to bleed money and its revenue fades during a pandemic that has smothered demand for new planes.

Rite Aid Buys Bartell Drugs For $95 Million

As part of the deal, all 67 existing locations will continue to operate under the Bartell Drugs name.

Washington's Billionaires Getting Richer During The Pandemic

As the U.S. recovers from the pandemic’s economic fallout, the wealth of the nation’s billionaires increased by 29 percent.

Amazon Tests Palm Recognition Tech In Seattle, Plans For Growth

Customers at the stores near Amazon's campus in Washington can flash a palm for entry into secured areas and buy goods.

Boeing Moves To Consolidate 787 Production Out Of Washington

The company says 787 production will be out of Everett by mid-2021

FAA Chief Pilots 737 Max Test Flight Over Washington

The crew put the jet through repeated changes in direction, speed and altitude as it headed east over the Cascades.

Amazon To Hire 100,000 To Keep Up With Online Shopping Surge

The company already had to hire 175,000 people earlier this year to keep up with the rush of orders after the pandemic hit.

Food Trucks Flock To The Suburbs Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

No longer able to depend on city centers, these small businesses on wheels are venturing out to where people spend most of their time: home.

Seattle Unveils Plan To Get Uber and Lyft Drivers Better Pay

The proposal would also require rideshare companies to pay more expenses like gas and car maintenance.

Public Health Program Will Enforce Coronavirus Safety Guidelines

Public Health - Seattle & King County says restaurants will need to be better at preventing coronavirus transmissions, or be shut down.

Tessemae’s Announces Jerry Garcia Partnership; New Product Launch

Cosmic Jerry Sauce allows fans to experience the magic of Jerry by the forkful.

Washington Flower Shop Fined $4,200 For Mask Violations

Inspectors visited the business three times between June 15 and 26 and discovered multiple violations of state regulations

AMC Theatres Delaying Summer Reopening In Seattle

The delay was prompted by a spike in coronavirus cases and changes in the expected release dates of new films.

Seattle Children's Museum Employees Pen Open Letter After Layoffs

In the letter, staffers said museum leadership edited social media posts last month to delete the words "Black Lives Matter."

Whole Foods Workers Sue Over Black Lives Matter Mask Rules

Employees in four U.S. cities, including Seattle, say Whole Foods Market disciplined workers for wearing BLM face coverings on the job.

Inslee Places Further Restrictions On Public Gatherings

As he announced the move, the governor said further restrictions could follow if case counts continue to rise.

Inslee Extends Pause On Safe Start Phase Applications By 2 Weeks

The move means that no counties can move on to the next phase of the Safe Start plan until July 28 at the earliest.

Molly Moon's Hangs Sign Warning Cops: This Store Is Gun Free

Molly Moon's has had a gun free policy for years, but put the sign up after the store says officers harassed employees inside.

Premium Advice: Shop Around for Car Insurance

New study finds most Puget Sound-area drivers will save at least $500 a year by switching auto insurance carriers.

Lime Relaunching JUMP Bikes In Seattle

In May, Lime bought JUMP, but pulled their bikes off city streets to integrate them into Lime's fleet. Now, they're back.

King County Approved To Enter Phase 2 Of Reopening Plan

The long-awaited moment when the county can reopen most nonessential businesses has finally arrived.

MLK Labor Council Votes To Expel Seattle Police Officer's Guild

Labor council delegates voted to remove the guild Wednesday, saying it had not done enough to address structural racism.

Washington's Tenino Helping Residents With Wooden Money

The wooden money is good only in the small city of Tenino, Washington, part of an effort to help residents and local merchants alike.

UW Medicine To Close Psychiatric Unit, Citing COVID-19 Losses

UW Medicine says the move is necessary to offset some $500 million lost amid the pandemic, and will cost 23 employees their jobs.

Seattle Council Approves Hazard Pay For Food Delivery Drivers

The council voted unanimously Monday to guarantee extra hazard pay for delivery drivers working in the coronavirus pandemic.

24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Seattle Gym

24 Hour Fitness is filing for bankruptcy due to the “devastating effects” of the coronavirus.

3 Counties Move Forward To Next Phase Of Reopening Plan

Three more Washington counties have been given the go-ahead by the state Secretary of Health to reopen more businesses.

WA Unemployment Claims Now Half Of Mid-May Peak

Unemployment claims dropped 36 percent last week, and there are now less than half the claims the state saw two weeks ago.

King County To Reopen Some Businesses With 'Modified Phase 1'

King County has announced a plan to reopen some businesses, like restaurants and retailers, but with new, strict safety guidelines.

New Unemployment Claims Drop As Washington Roots Out Fraudsters

The Employment Security Department says the decrease is "in large part due to significant fraud prevention measures."

Boeing Will Cut Thousands Of Jobs In Washington

According to the Seattle Times, nearly 10,000 jobs will be cut in Washington before August. Boeing will resume 737 Max production in Renton.

Public Willingness Key In Coronavirus Contact Tracing: Study

A new model has found that extensive contact tracing could help slow the virus as the state reopens, but would require a willing public.

Washington's Unemployment Claims Jumped 28 Percent Last Week

The state lost 527,000 jobs in April, leading to a record 15.4 percent unemployment rate.

Inslee Releases Phase 2 Guidance For Gyms, Real Estate

Under Phase 2 of the governor's Safe Start plan gyms and real estate agencies can go back to work, if they follow these safety rules.

Inslee Releases Guidelines For Pet Grooming In Phase 2

Pet groomers can go back to work once their community enters Phase 2 of Gov. Inslee's Safe Start plan, if they follow these rules.

10th Washington County Approved To Enter Phase 2 Of Reopening

Asotin County has been approved to enter the second phase of Gov. Inslee's Safe Start plan.

Fortune 500: 11 Washington Companies Make 2020 List

The annual Fortune 500 list ranks the top revenue-generating companies in the United States.