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seattle junior lawyers salaries...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Junior lawyer salaries jump 21% in Seattle, topping $200K median pay

New data from NALP revealed that starting salaries for law careers have jumped 21% since 2021. That puts the median pay for junior lawyers at more than $200,000.
12 months ago
inflation washington...
Julia Dallas

Washington part of region seeing inflation above national average

Inflation in the Pacific region, including Washington, remains above the national average, impacting living costs for residents.
12 months ago
Alaska Airlines (3)...
Heather Bosch

Alaska Airlines is changing its rewards program. Here’s how.

Discover how Alaska Airlines' new rewards program and VISA card enhance benefits for travelers in a changing global market.
12 months ago
lottery burien winning tickets...
Frank Sumrall

WA resident wins $1M Powerball prize in Vancouver, Jackpot climbs to $526M

A Powerball ticket holder won $1 million in Monday night’s lottery drawing from a ticket purchased at a Vancouver 7-Eleven.
12 months ago
snoqualmie casino...
Frank Sumrall

Snoqualmie Casino’s $400M expansion adds hotel, convention center, and more

Snoqualmie Casino officially launched its $400 million expansion Friday, centered around the opening of a 10-story hotel with 210 rooms.
1 year ago
oil spill puget sound...
Julia Dallas

Shipping company fined for 199-gallon Puget Sound oil spill

A commercial shipping company was fined for an oil spill that released 199 gallons of waste oil into the Puget Sound in 2023.
1 year ago
Gold futures all time high tariffs...
Jason Sutich

Gold futures surge above $3,500 to all-time high amid U.S. tariff concerns

Gold futures hit an all-time high of $3,534 on Thursday after reports of the White House's plans to issue an executive order imposing tariffs on gold.
1 year ago
Washington cannabis sales...
Jason Sutich

Cannabis sales in Washington drop for fifth consecutive year

Cannabis sales in Washington have been trending down for five consecutive years, the Washington Department of Revenue confirmed.
1 year ago
Funko earnings call...
Jason Sutich

Funko investors react to poor earnings call: shares plummet more than 35%

Everett-based collectibles company, Funko POP!, reported a $41 million loss in the second quarter on Thursday.
1 year ago
wa department of revenue...
MyNorthwest Staff

You could be owed money: WA has $2.5B in unclaimed property

The Washington Department of Revenue is in possession of cash and property estimated to be valued at $2.5 billion, and is currently looking for those who own shares of it.
1 year ago
Amazon (4)...
Julia Dallas

Amazon cites AI for Q2 profit jump

Amazon saw an increase in profits in Q2 compared to 2024.
1 year ago
WA rent cap for 2026...
Julia Dallas

WA rent cap for 2026 announced under Gov. Ferguson’s landmark bill

Discover the new rent cap for 2026 as announced by Washington State's Department of Commerce under a landmark bill.
1 year ago
SeaTac drug ring trafficking...
Jason Sutich

Former rugby player scammed $900K in Seattle crypto ponzi scheme, sentenced to 30 months in prison

A semi-pro rugby player faces 30 months in prison for a $900K Ponzi scheme, as announced by the Department of Justice.
1 year ago
casinos bankruptcy...
Frank Sumrall

Four WA casinos to close as Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy

Four casinos in Washington are shutting down after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
1 year ago
Washington gold silver tax...
Jason Sutich

This tax ‘will definitely hurt our business’: WA 10% gold and silver tax punishes local retailers

Starting January 1, 2026, Washington residents may face sales tax on gold, silver, and coins due to new legislation.
1 year ago
Bitcoin all-time high crypto...
Jason Sutich

Bitcoin surges to new all-time high, powering crypto bull run

Bitcoin hits record highs, driving a robust crypto bull market. Explore the implications for investors and the digital currency landscape.
1 year ago
amazon fresh federal way...
Frank Sumrall

Amazon Fresh closes Federal Way store, lays off 125 employees

An Amazon Fresh store is shuttering its doors in Federal Way, laying off 125 employees in the process.
1 year ago
Silver price surge...
Jason Sutich

Silver prices surge in 2025: Up nearly 25% year-to-date

Discover the factors behind the ongoing increase in silver prices and what it means for investors and the market.
1 year ago
Washington gas prices...
Jason Sutich

WA the only state with higher gas prices than last year

Discover why Washington's gas prices exceed last year's rates and the implications for consumers in this in-depth analysis.
1 year ago
Exterior of the U.S. Department of Labor building. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Labor)...
Aaron Granillo

Which WA counties did paychecks grow the most in 2024?

2024 was an overall good year for job and wage growth in Washington’s largest counties.
1 year ago
seattle burned-out stressed work...
Heather Bosch

WA ranked No. 3 economy in U.S., but underemployment remains high

Washington's economy is among the strongest in the nation, but not every Washingtonian is benefiting from that.
1 year ago
gas prices memorial day weekend wa...
Frank Sumrall

WA gas prices hold steady for Memorial Day weekend despite national prices falling

Gas prices have fallen to their lowest levels nationally this Memorial Day weekend since 2021, but Washington won't be able to enjoy the spoils.
1 year ago
gates foundation bill gates...
Frank Sumrall

Bill Gates to donate 99% of wealth to Gates Foundation, which will shut down by 2045

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, announced he is donating nearly his entire net worth—approximately $113 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years.
1 year ago
microsoft AI...
MyNorthwest Staff

Microsoft scales back on AI after more than two years of aggressive spending

After 10 consecutive quarters of increasing its spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft is deciding to slightly pull back its financial commitment to the burgeoning technology.
1 year ago