Specialty's Cafe & Bakery Permanently Closing All Locations

Specialty's Cafe & Bakery, a chain with 6 locations in Washington, will close more than 50 locations in 3 states due to the coronavirus.

Inslee Walks Back Mandatory Contact Tracing Logs For Customers

New regulations from the governor say customers can decline to give their information to businesses they visit in Phase 2.

Washington Pauses Unemployment Payments To Investigate Fraud

The state is working to boost its anti-fraud measures after a sharp increase in impostors applying for benefits under stolen identities.

WA Releases Phase 2 Rules For In-Store Retailers, Manufacturers

When they return, department stores, boutiques and big-box retailers will have to limit customers allowed inside at a time.

Curbside Sales, Car Washes And More Return In Washington

Curbside retailers, car washes, landscaping services and pet walkers can all go back to work under the state's latest guidance.

Washington Residents Have Reported 25,000 Stay-Home Violations

Washingtonians have made over 25,000 complaints about businesses violating the state's stay-home order, ranging from serious to silly.

Who Is Hiring? Here Are Job Openings In Washington

The coronavirus pandemic has forced layoffs, closures and record high unemployment, but there are still businesses hiring in Washington.

Unemployment Claims Dip, But WA Unemployment Remains High

For the first time in months, less Washingtonians applied for unemployment than did the week before.

Coal Headwear Shifts Manufacturing Ops to Help Combat COVID-19

Amidst Worldwide Pandemic, the Headwear Company Develops and Produces Face Masks to Protect the Community

Washington Greenlights Cocktail Delivery And Pick-Up

Washingtonians can now enjoy a manhattan, mojito and more without the hassle of making it themselves.

Nordstrom Announces Store Closures, Coronavirus Cutbacks

Nordstrom has announced the closure of 16 stores and $150 million in expense savings as the company weathers the coronavirus pandemic.

Boeing Cuts Highlight Economic Threat Of Virus In Washington

Boeing, the state's largest private employer, has not disclosed how many jobs will be cut in the Seattle region.

New Unemployment Claims Surge After Benefits Expand In Washington

The state experienced a 'tsunami of claims' last week, as hundreds of thousands of newly-qualified workers filed for unemployment.

Report: Seattle Leads Nation In Unemployment Growth

A new report compares federal unemployment data between March 2019 and March 2020, and jobless claims filed between January and March.

Amazon Profits Soar During Crisis, Amid Complaints From Workers

The company’s website hit 2.54 billion visitors in March, but it is grappling with delivery delays and mounting complaints from workers.

Seattle Caps Delivery Fees, Requires All Tips Go To Drivers

The emergency order limits the fees delivery apps can charge restaurants and ensures drivers receive all tips without cuts to other pay.

Seattle Area Braces For Long-Term Economic Impact Of Coronavirus

A newly-released economic forecast expects significant job losses and declining revenue through 2020 and beyond.

Boeing Resumes Airplane Production In Puget Sound

Thousands of Boeing production workers began returning to plants in Renton and Everett Monday morning.

Boeing Will Resume Production In Puget Sound, Starting Monday

Boeing said work would resume in phases and adhere to physical distancing requirements.

Over 150,000 New Unemployment Claims In Washington

The U.S. Department of Labor recorded 5.2 million new jobless claims across the nation last week, with more than 22 million over the month.

Plug Into Quality, Price Ratings of Puget Sound Electricians

Nonprofit's research shows you don't have to pay top dollar to get-top notch electrical work in the area, if you know where to look.

Seattle Expands $800 Grocery Voucher Program

The city will be giving $800 vouchers to 1,000 more families who have lost their jobs or wages because of the coronavirus.

WA Airports To Receive $310 Mil For Coronavirus Relief

Under the CARES Act, Washington's state airports are poised to receive $310 million in relief funding amid the coronavirus outbreak.

250 Seattle Businesses Receive Coronavirus Relief Grants

Nearly 9,000 small businesses impacted by the coronavirus applied for the first round of​ funding, according to Seattle officials.

Seattle-Based Amazon To Hire 75K Workers Amid Coronavirus Demand

"We continue to see increased demand as our teams support their communities, and are going to continue to hire​," the company said.

177,000 New Jobless Claims In Washington; 6.6 Million Across U.S.

More than 500,000 Washingtonians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak began.

Washington Unemployment Claims Surge Another 44 Percent

According to the U.S. Labor Department, another 187,501 people filed new claims in Washington last week.

Seattle Council Member Calls for Rent, Mortgage Moratorium

Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales is calling for a moratorium on commercial and residential rents during the coronavirus outbreak.

WA Unemployment Claims Spike Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

This week Washington saw nine times the number of unemployment applications it did the week before.

Coronavirus: Amtrak Reducing Train Service, Cutting Food Service

Several Amtrak trains have been suspended, and the remaining trains will not serve food or beverages during the coronavirus outbreak.

WA Liquor Board Relaxes Rules Allowing Alcohol Delivery, Pickup

Washington's liquor board has relaxed rules allowing restaurants to deliver alcohol during the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Will Delay Seattle's Cruise Season

The Port of Seattle now says they expect the coronavirus outbreak to delay the beginning of the annual cruise season.

Boeing Halts Operations At Puget Sound Factories

Washington's largest private employer will suspend all production operations this week. The shutdown will last for at least 14 days.

40 Percent Of Puget Sound Jobs Will Be Impacted By Coronavirus

A report commissioned by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce outlines the impact of the outbreak in the near and short term.

Seattle Small Businesses: Mayor Halts Evictions, Boosts Grants

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is halting evictions of small businesses and boosting funds available to them due to the spreading coronavirus.

Coronavirus: DoorDash Moves To No-Contact Deliveries, Cuts Fees

The food delivery company DoorDash said it is adding new safety measures and cutting restaurants' fees during the coronavirus crisis.

Here's How Small Businesses Can Apply For $5M Amazon Grant

Small businesses close to Amazon campuses whose revenue has suffered from the coronavirus are eligible for the grant.

Amazon, Safeway Step Up Hiring Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Amazon and several Seattle area grocery stores are stepping up hiring amid increased demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.

Space Needle Closes Until April 1, Citing Coronavirus Outbreak

The Space Needle closed Friday and will not reopen until April 1 at the earliest.

Stay in Your Comfort Zone: Puget Sound Area's Top HVAC Services

When your home's heating and cooling systems need to be maintained or replaced, you'll want to choose a company carefully.