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Lynnwood tesla...
Bill Kaczaraba

Lynnwood city property taxes to go up by a whopping 52%

Lynnwood residents will see their property taxes go up by a staggering 52% next year. That will average $144 yearly per resident.
2 years ago
James Lynch

Consider these tips to protect your holiday gifts from porch pirates

Thefts from steps of homes by porch pirates can be a problem anytime during the year, but it really ramps up during the holiday season.
2 years ago
Steve Coogan

Alaska Airlines forced to ground flights Monday due to IT issues

Alaska Airlines grounded flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for about 40 minutes late Monday morning due to computer snags.
2 years ago
Image: A sign promoting Black Friday deals sits on table with a display of mirrorless cameras in a ...
Associated Press

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries are promising bigger discounts on Black Friday.
2 years ago
Image: At left, the Safeway logo is displayed at one of the Shoreline stores on Wednesday, Nov. 27,...
Steve Coogan

What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Washington?

Many retailers in Washington are closing on Thanksgiving to give employees time with families for the holidays ahead. But some will be open.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

MultiCare Health Systems will overhaul procedures following investigation

MultiCare Health Systems of Washington will overhaul its procedures and allocate over $2 million to compensate patients.
2 years ago
Seattle City Council...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle capital gains tax dies in a second vote by the City Council

A capital gains tax in Seattle is dead for now after the city council voted it down for the second time in a week.
2 years ago
Sears...
Bill Kaczaraba

Sears closes its last store in Washington

Sears, a long-time provider of clothing, tools, and jewelry, is closing its last store in Washington. The store is in Tukwila.
2 years ago
Image: A pizza is seen at the since-closed Lynnwood location of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza in 2013....
Steve Coogan

Rats! Tacoma’s The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closed due to rodent infestation

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department ordered The Rock Wood Fired Pizza in Tacoma to be closed due to rodent infestation.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Amazon packs the most poweful punch when it comes to pricing

Amazon continues to dominate the online retail market with the lowest prices, according to an independent study by Profitero.
2 years ago
Image: The Boeing logo can be seen at the company's factory in Renton on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Boeing lays off nearly 2,200 people in Washington, state reports

Boeing layoffs: The company reported 2,199 workers in Washington, were laid off a notice filed Monday with a Washington agency states.
2 years ago
Seattle tech worker...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle tech workers lead the pack when it comes to median earnings

Despite the recent layoffs, Seattle tech workers lead all industries in median income with an average wage of more than $152,000.
2 years ago
Photo: A picture of butter. Nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter is being recalled....
Julia Dallas

Butter safe than sorry: FDA recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco product

The Food and Drug Administration certainly gives little margarine for error after recalling nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter last month.
2 years ago
Image: Salmon hors d'oeuvres are served during Martha Stewart's 100th Book Party Celebration during...
Bill Kaczaraba

Salmon scam in Washington: Your sushi often doesn’t contain what you think it does

Researchers have uncovered that salmon products in Washington are frequently mislabeled as wild when they are actually farmed.
2 years ago
Photo: Andy Jassy, Amazon president and CEO, attends the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Ri...
Bill Kaczaraba

Why is Amazon CEO Andy Jassy cutting managers, streamlining processes?

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced earlier this week that the company plans to reduce the number of managers.
2 years ago
Photo: Boeing machinists, labor allies and elected officials rally in Seattle at their union hall o...
Bill Kaczaraba

Economist: Boeing contract will have big impact on housing in Western Washington

The new Boeing contract will likely boost housing demand by increasing incomes and job security for machinists, an economist said.
2 years ago
Image: IAM District 751 president Jon Holden greets union members after announcing they voted to ac...
Steve Coogan

Machinist union votes to accept Boeing offer, end strike

The Boeing machinist union strike ended Monday night after 59% of workers who cast votes decided accept the company's latest offer.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

MyNW poll results: Many would consider making less money to work remotely more

In an unscientific poll on MyNorthwest, 1,200 people gave us their thoughts on making less money for remote work.
2 years ago
Image: Signs and a pile of wood sit in front of a Boeing sign outside the company's factory in Rent...
Steve Coogan

Machinist union to vote on latest Boeing offer: Will they accept?

More than 33,000 members of the machinist's union will vote on a new contract from Boeing next week after a new tentative agreement.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

Betting on the election is now available, but don’t try it says the state

The state's gambling commission says don't bet on the election in Washington - it's illegal in the state.
2 years ago
Photo: A cruise ship leaving the Seattle. Seattle's 2024 cruise season saw nearly 2 million revenue...
Julia Dallas

How many passengers set sail in Seattle’s 2024 cruise season?

According to a news release from the Port of Seattle on Monday, the 2024 Alaska cruise season saw 276 vessel calls and 1.75 million revenue passengers.
2 years ago
Image: Nika Muhl of the Seattle Storm, left, and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever watch the actio...
Bill Kaczaraba

Seattle Storm tops the WNBA as most valuable franchise

The Seattle Storm has become the most valuable franchise in the WNBA, reported by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
2 years ago
Image: A McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger and a bag of french fries are shown in New York City'...
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Washington added to list of states affected by E. coli infections linked to McDonald’s

Three new states have been added to the number of states where sick people live, including the state of Washington, the CDC said Friday.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Microsoft’s value surges, causing CEO’s salary to reach incredible figure

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's total compensation for the year 2024 surged 63% to $79.1 million, according to a recent filing.
2 years ago