General Motors to pay $220 million over claims it sold drivers’ data for insurance use; WA to get $12.3 million
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' location and driving behavior data to data brokers.13 days ago
Survey: 47% of Seattle businesses are ‘seriously considering’ leaving the city
The Seattle Metro Chamber and Downtown Seattle Association shared the results of their 2026 business climate survey.14 days ago
Governor Bob Ferguson creates Washington’s first chief fraud prevention officer
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday that creates Washington's first chief fraud prevention officer.14 days ago
Seattle Social Housing Developer to buy West Seattle apartment building for $68 million
Seattle's voter-created social housing agency is buying its second apartment building, a six-story complex with nearly 200 homes in West Seattle.14 days ago
Kacey Musgraves performs in Seattle after viral exchange with Kristi Noem
Country music star Kacey Musgraves is set to perform at Climate Pledge Arena two weeks after a post directed at former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.15 days ago
T-Mobile dining contractor expects 83 layoffs; Bellevue pub expected to stay open
Sidekicks Pub at T-Mobile Market Hall in Bellevue is laying off 83 employees when it shuts down on Dec. 20.21 days ago
Free ice cream for driving too fast? Ruston bar offers dessert promotion for speeding tickets
As traffic enforcement cameras go up around Pierce County, a Ruston bar is offering people who receive tickets a free brownie sundae or root beer float.21 days ago
Seattle’s Carbon Robotics cuts jobs across departments, citing economic conditions
Seattle tech startup Carbon Robotics confirmed to GeekWire it was cutting jobs across multiple departments.21 days ago
New cocktail bar Bar Tartare coming soon to Seattle’s Pioneer Square
A new cocktail bar is moving into Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. Bar Tartare is setting up shop at 704 1st Avenue.22 days ago
Alaska, Hawaiian airlines add nonstop service to 2 international destinations
Travelers have more options when flying internationally from Seattle. Alaska Airlines announced Tuesday new nonstop flights are coming in 2027.22 days ago
Trader Joe’s plans 2 new stores in Washington as its footprint grows
Grocery store chain Trader Joe's continues adding new locations across Washington, with two new stores "coming soon."22 days ago
Seattle judge dismisses Costco tequila lawsuit, citing Mexico’s authority over the spirit
A class action lawsuit over Costco's Kirkland Signature tequila was dismissed by a Seattle federal judge Friday.23 days ago
Tesla crashes into Redmond apartment complex, displacing residents
The Redmond Fire Department had a busy Sunday afternoon when a car crashed into the Onyx Apartments.23 days ago
Sound Transit to host community forum after Ballard light rail delayed to 2042
Sound Transit is encouraging Seattle residents to speak up about the proposed light rail extension to the Ballard neighborhood.23 days ago
Amazon Prime customers could receive up to $200 in refunds under expanded FTC settlement
Amazon Prime customers who were unknowingly enrolled in the subscription service could soon see bigger refund checks.2 months ago
Everett repeat offender gets more than 10 years in prison for distributing kilos of meth and fentanyl tied to Sinaloa cartel
An Everett man with 26 criminal convictions was sentenced Friday to 10 and a half years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking ring.2 months ago
Kroger clips Red Bull’s wings, removing energy drink from shelves
If you're a Red Bull drinker who shops at Fred Meyer or QFC, Kroger has stopped selling Red Bull energy drinks at all of its stores.2 months ago
‘Her girls were her everything’: GoFundMe raises more than $46,500 for family of woman who died in Enchantments
Sybil Claborn, 45, was killed, and her husband is recovering after they were stranded in the Enchantments during a snowstorm last weekend.2 months ago
Robert Kraft responds to Macklemore’s $1M Palestine pledge, says Ed Sheeran asked him to commit $2M
Millions of dollars in support of Palestinians are on the line amid a war of words between Macklemore and Robert Kraft.2 months ago
SEA leaps 6 spots in airport satisfaction study after year of major upgrades
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ranks 11th out of 20 United States airports in customer satisfaction.2 months ago
Amazon raises minimum pay for warehouse workers to $20 an hour
Amazon announced it is raising the minimum starting wage for its full-time U.S. operations employees to $20 an hour.2 months ago
One Kirkland beach closes due to bacteria as another one reopens
Kirkland's Juanita Beach Park is closed to swimmers for at least one week after an alert from Seattle & King County Public Health.2 months ago
Cashmere man found dead near Chelan County’s Tibbetts Mountain
A 57-year-old Cashmere man who had been missing for nearly two weeks was found dead in a remote area of Chelan County.2 months ago
