Frank Lenzi
Bought generic prescription drugs between 2009 and 2019? You could get money back
If you bought generic prescription drugs between 2009 and 2019, you could be getting some money back.15 hours ago
Jason Sutich
WA gambler turns $15 wager into more than $410,000 at Auburn casino
A Washington gambler turned a $15 bet into hundreds of thousands of dollars over the weekend at an Auburn casino.17 hours ago
Frank Lenzi
‘No sustained honeymoon’: 65% say Seattle is losing World Cup public safety momentum
It is difficult to afford to live or run a business in Seattle, and the city has lost the progress it made leading up to and during the World Cup last summer in terms of crime and public safety. Those are two of the major takeaways from a new survey from the Seattle Metro Chamber.2 days ago
Jason Sutich
Amazon reportedly weighs $7B startup acquisition as AI spending accelerates
Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire an AI startup, Decart, in a deal valued at roughly $7 billion.3 days ago
Heather Bosch, KIRO 7 News
Owner of Seattle Hawaiian store says ‘Aloha,’ warns other small businesses
The owner of a longtime small Seattle business said she’s being forced to shut down her store, and she’s warning she won’t be the last small business to close up shop.3 days ago
James Lynch
‘Not a problem that can be solved immediately’: Gov. Ferguson pledges to address ferry crew wage gaps
Gov. Ferguson said he’s committed to working with the union representing Washington State Ferries engine-room crews on wage gap concerns.6 days ago
Jason Sutich
Starbucks reportedly eyes Chipotle acquisition that would reconnect CEO with former company
Starbucks is reportedly exploring a deal to acquire Chipotle Mexican Grill, a potential combination of two of the largest restaurant businesses in the U.S.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Costco to pay Washington shoppers $14M to settle email lawsuit
Costco is paying Washington shoppers more than $14 million to settle a lawsuit over allegedly misleading marketing emails.7 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Puget Sound Energy customers weigh in on proposed double-digit energy rate increases
Washington’s largest utility company, Puget Sound Energy, is asking state regulators to approve a $1.5 billion increase in customer rates.7 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.9 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Public hearing taking place Tuesday for Seattle residents to comment on Katie Wilson’s budget proposal
A public hearing is happening Tuesday on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed two-year budget.9 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Equifax agrees to proposed $100 million settlement over credit score errors
Equifax has agreed to a proposed $100 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the credit reporting company provided inaccurate credit scores to millions of consumers.9 days ago
James Lynch
Seattle mayor says city is ‘absolutely aiming’ to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city is seeking to recover about $13.1 million mistakenly paid to Seattle police employees in retroactive wages.10 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
8 Washington casinos will stay open, preserving 850 jobs, Maverick Gaming owner says
About 850 casino workers across Washington could keep their jobs under a proposed deal to buy eight casinos which are currently slated to close at the end of November.10 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Paid parking coming to West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as soon as 2027
Paid street parking could be coming to the busiest parts of West Seattle Junction and Upper Queen Anne as soon as 2027.13 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound Energy seeking 3.6% natural gas rate hike starting November
PSE customers could see higher natural gas bills starting Nov. 1. PSE is asking state regulators to approve a roughly 3.6% increase in overall natural gas rates.14 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
8 Washington casinos set to close, putting 850 people out of work
Maverick Washington LLC is closing eight casinos across Washington, putting 850 people out of work on Nov. 30.15 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Downtown Seattle accounts for roughly 70% of city’s job losses
Seattle lost more than 18,000 jobs from 2024 to 2025, with downtown accounting for roughly 70% of those losses.15 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It should pass through Costco back into our pockets’: Jake, Spike weigh in on Costco’s tariff refund
Costco's massive tariff refund — totaling more than $180 million — led KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill to debate who should really receive it.17 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle minimum wage rising to more than $22 an hour in 2027
Seattle workers can expect a pay increase in the new year, as the city’s minimum wage will rise to $22.14 an hour on Jan. 1.17 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Costco receives $184M in tariff refunds, plans to pass savings to shoppers
Costco revealed it has received $184 million in tariff refunds from the federal government, with more money expected.20 days ago
John Curley Show
Washington ranked second-worst tipping state in the country, new data shows
Washington ranked as the second-worst tipping state in the country, according to data from restaurant payments platform Toast.22 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2027-2028 Tuesday that includes $50 million in cuts but no major new taxes.23 days ago
