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Venezuela oil deal won’t help gas prices for years while Iran conflict drives them even higher

The U.S. oil agreement with Venezuela will take years to lower gas prices, and renewed strikes in the Strait of Hormuz are pushing costs higher.

5 days ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch

Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.

8 days ago

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Jason Sutich

Jimothy’s gold rookie card has topped $12,000 on eBay — and bidding ends Sunday

A 13-year-old Mariners fan was the lucky winner of a Jimothy rookie card giveaway and has since listed it for auction on eBay, where the bid sits at $12,000.

10 days ago

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Charlie Harger

Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns

The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.

17 days ago

Frank Sumrall

Uber Eats to pay $4.4M to more than 14,000 workers after violating Seattle’s labor laws

More than 14,000 Uber Eats workers are set to receive a share of nearly $4.4 million under a settlement with Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards.

17 days ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

$2.5 million Lotto ticket sold in Seattle

Did you buy a Lotto ticket in Seattle? Washington’s Lottery said someone just won $2.5 million, and they’re waiting for that person to come forward.

18 days ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Kalshi ordered to cease most betting operations in WA

A final order was issued by a King County Superior Court judge, requiring Kalshi to cease its illegal gambling operation in the state.

23 days ago

Jason Sutich

WA gas prices surge as one county nears $6 a gallon

The price per gallon of gasoline in Washington sharply rose compared to one month ago, adding more than 18 cents to the state's average.

23 days ago

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Luke Duecy

Smoke damage could leave surviving Spokane homes with hidden losses, consumer advocate warns

Consumer advocates are warning Spokane homeowners whose houses remain standing may still face costly damage from toxic smoke.

1 month ago

James Lynch

‘We are building safer communities’: King County receives $15M grant to strengthen crisis response, prevent gun violence

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced Tuesday that King County received a $15 million grant.

1 month ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE’s proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).

1 month ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Did you get emails from Costco? You may be owed money from a $14M settlement

Those who shop at Costco in Washington could be entitled to a share of a $14 million compensation payout, but the window to claim it ends soon.

1 month ago

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Portland teen’s $3 Wilt Chamberlain NBA Final jacket found at Goodwill sells for nearly $90,000

Earlier this month, 19-year-old Quinn Brown found a 1972 game-worn NBA Finals Wilt Chamberlain jacket at a Goodwill in Portland. The item sold for $89,600.