Amazon fined $25M for violating child privacy with Alexa
Amazon agreed Wednesday to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law3 years ago
CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough
The CDC is investigating reports of salmonella infections in Washington that may have come from raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy's.3 years ago
What it would mean for the economy if the US defaults on its debt
If the debt crisis roiling Washington were eventually to send the United States crashing into recession, America’s economy would hardly sink alone.3 years ago
Seattle Kraken believe this year’s playoff run is just the beginning
Of all the victories the Seattle Kraken enjoyed in its second year – 46 in the regular season and another seven in the playoffs – the biggest was a broader win that went beyond the ice.3 years ago
Seattle to pay $2.3M over ex-mayor Jenny Durkan’s deleted texts
Seattle will pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit that helped revealed thousands of ex-Mayor Jenny Durkan’s text messages had been deleted.3 years ago
Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards E. Jean Carroll $5M
A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996, awarding her $5 million.3 years ago
Concerned US states start stockpiling abortion drugs after court ruling
A growing number of states led by Democratic governors are stockpiling doses of drugs used in medication abortions, amid fears of a court ruling4 years ago
Caregivers: Returning orca Lolita to Northwest is risky
A plan announced last week to return Lolita, a killer whale held captive for more than a half-century, to her home waters in Washington’s Puget Sound thrilled those who have long advocated for her to be freed from her tank at the Miami Seaquarium.4 years ago
What the Fed rate increase means for your credit card bill
The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by another quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effort to ease inflation by making borrowing more expensive.4 years ago
Detective files discrimination claim against Seattle police
A Black woman who has worked for decades as a Seattle police officer filed a discrimination claim against the police department.4 years ago
US wholesale inflation fell last month on lower food costs
Wholesale price increases in the United States slowed sharply last month as food and energy costs declined, a sign that inflationary pressures may be easing.4 years ago
Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.4 years ago
La Niña, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
After three nasty years, the La Niña weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone.4 years ago
Stocks dip as worries about banks overshadow jobs report
Stocks are opening modestly lower as more weakness in banks overshadowed potentially encouraging news in the government’s monthly jobs report.4 years ago
What’s next for cannabis legalization after 21st recreational state?
In just over a decade since voters approved state constitutional amendments to make recreational marijuana legal in Colorado and Washington, 19 other states have followed suit.4 years ago
Auction of greenhouse gases generates $300m for Washington
Washington state’s first auction of greenhouse-gas pollution allowances has generated an estimated $300 million businesses, people and lawmakers see the cost of emitting greenhouse gases.4 years ago
Many kids are struggling in school, but do their parents know?
It’s widely known that the pandemic set back students across the country. But many parents don’t realize that includes their own child.4 years ago
Trump says an indictment would not end presidential campaign
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would continue his third presidential campaign even if indicted.4 years ago
Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in Virginia
Amazon is pausing construction of its second headquarters in Virginia following the shifting landscape of remote work.4 years ago
Ex-Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant sentenced for choking girlfriend, threatening her with machete
A former Pierce County sheriff’s sergeant has been sentenced for choking his girlfriend and threatening her with a machete.4 years ago
Labor judge: Starbucks violated worker rights in union fight
A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location and stop infringing on workers’ rights4 years ago
Bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes in Washington advances
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.4 years ago
Puyallup man accused in substation vandalism is released from custody
A federal judge issued the order for Matthew Greenwood, 32, after renewed efforts by his attorney to get Greenwood into a drug-treatment facility.4 years ago
