Micki Gamez
IRS is trying a new tactic in 2024, but not everyone qualifies
The IRS starts processing returns on Jan. 29, but the agency is trying something new, a free program called Direct File.3 months ago
Lisa Brooks
Seattle has some of the highest grocery prices in the country
A new analysis shows residents of Washington have to pay an average $287.67 weekly, more than $17 higher than the average U.S. household.3 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Minimum wage in Seattle goes into effect, among highest in country
The hourly minimum wage in Seattle is going up over 6% for employers with more than 501 workers.4 months ago
Steve Coogan
What’s open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Washington?
While a handful of major chains operate normally on New Year's Eve, many others close early. Also, some chains will be closed on New Year's Day.4 months ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle is a top 10 US city for Christmas celebrations, analysis states
For those who love Christmas, Seattle is one of the best cities in the U.S. to live in or visit, according to one recent study.4 months ago
Steve Coogan
What’s open on Christmas Day in Washington?
Many large retail chains cut back hours or close up shop early on Christmas Eve and are closed entirely on Christmas Day.4 months ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers seek to protect consumers from losing money on unused gift cards
As the holiday season approaches, the issue of unspent gift cards has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state of Washington.5 months ago
Kate Stone
Washington Macy’s workers strike for higher wages, better crime protection
On the biggest shopping weekend of the year, employees at Macy's stores in Western Washington are striking over pay and working conditions.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Binance CEO pleads guilty to money laundering in Seattle federal court
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has plead guilty to criminal charges of violating U.S. anti-money laundering requirements in a Seattle federal court.5 months ago
Heather Bosch
Inflation slows, but Western Washington consumers still gasping for air
Food prices is one factor of inflation, but for Seattle, David Kong with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, explained other sectors are being just as impacted.5 months ago
James Lynch
Program goes on: Car dealership etches catalytic converters to prevent theft
Tacoma Police and Titus-Will Toyota are partnering again to etch catalytic converters with a unique serial number to prevent and discourage theft.5 months ago
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative deal with Ford that may be a breakthrough toward ending the strikes against Detroit automakers.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Report: Amazon allowing managers to fire workers refusing to work in office
Amazon employees who still refuse to return to the office may be fired for failing to comply with the retail giant's newest guidelines.6 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Greater Seattle households spend significantly more than the national average
Households in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, metropolitan area spent more than the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Rite Aid to close 11 Wash. stores, including 5 Bartell Drugs locations
Rite Aid has decided to shut down 154 stores nationwide, including 11 Rite Aid/Bartell Drugs locations within Washington.6 months ago
Steve Coogan
Some Xfinity customers lose ROOT SPORTS on eve of Kraken, Blazers seasons
Some Xfinity customers got word Tuesday they will have to pay more money per month to watch their favorite teams' games.7 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Costco facing lawsuit over sharing customer data with Facebook’s owner
Costco is facing a class action lawsuit over claims it shared members’ personal data with Facebook's parent company, Meta.7 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Study: ‘Seattle quite unsafe for its residents,’ Tacoma even lower
In a study by WalletHub, Seattle and Tacoma both rank near the bottom of their "Safest Cities in America" list. Seattle sits at No. 158.7 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle-area tech layoffs continue to mount; Qualtrics to cut 14% of jobs
The tech sector in Seattle continues to shrink, with the latest being Qualtrics' elimination of about 780 jobs.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor part of group opening a sports bar in Bellevue
The bar, named "Legion" after the Seahawks' defense known as the "Legion of Boom," features upscale soul food and big screens to watch sporting events.7 months ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle’s Hard Rock Cafe to permanently close Dec. 1
A spokesperson confirmed to KIRO 7 the company is open to having another location in Seattle if the right one can be found.7 months ago
Steve Coogan
Analysis: Seattle is not the No. 1 coffee city in the US
Seattle did not finish No. 1 in Wallet Hub's recently released list of the "Best Coffee Cities in America." Another West Coast city did.7 months ago
Steve Coogan
Washington minimum wage to rise 3.4% in 2024
Washington's minimum wage will rise to $16.28 per hour in 2024, a 3.4% increase over 2023's $15.74 an hour, a state agency announced.7 months ago
