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New sales tax targeting business services looms over WA

Starting Oct. 1, some Washington businesses will have to charge new sales taxes for specific services.

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‘So arrogant’: Jake and Spike blast Cracker Barrel’s $700M rebrand attempts

Earlier this week, Cracker Barrel abandoned its plans to rebrand and scrapped its new logo in favor of keeping the "Old Timer" logo in place.

1 year ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Downtown Seattle hotels break record with $126M revenue in July

Downtown Seattle hotels generated $126 million in July, breaking a record for room revenue in a single month set two years prior.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion payout ahead of Saturday’s drawing

The Powerball lottery reaches a staggering $1 billion, offering a potential pre-tax payout of $453.1 million for the winner.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Circle K’s flash gas sale is back with 40 cents off per gallon

Enjoy Circle K's flash gas sale with 40 cents off per gallon for Labor Day weekend.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Claire’s to close 290 stores, which ones are closing in WA?

Claire's, a mall retailer of accessories and jewelry primarily aimed towards tween and teen girls, announced it is closing more than 290 stores nationwide.

1 year ago

Heather Bosch

King County to pay jogger mauled by dogs $21.5M

King County agrees to pay $21.5 million to settle lawsuit from jogger mauled by dogs.

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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

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

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

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

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

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.