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Photo: A Pierce County business owner will have to pay more than $360,000 for scamming gas station ...
Julia Dallas

Pierce County business owner ordered to pay over $360K over gas station scam

A Pierce County business owner will have to pay more than $360,000 for scamming gas station owners.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

Washington State’s EV Rebate Program runs out of funds ahead of schedule

The well has run dry on the state's electric vehicle rebates, the first of its kind program run by a state in the country.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Dozens of Everett city employees may get cut due to new budget

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin said 31 city jobs would be cut while 24 would be negatively impacted through reduced hours and furloughs.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell

‘It’s a lot better than the last two:’ Boeing machinists mull latest contract proposal

Two days ahead of their vote on the latest contract proposal from Boeing, union employees with stuck to the picket lines.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Belltown nightclub under fire for alleged copyright infringement

Seattle's Ora nightclub could soon be facing legal action after it allegedly refused to stop playing copyrighted works.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Debate continues on which presidential candidate would be better for your Social Security

The Social Security Trust Fund could run out of money in six years if Donald Trump is re-elected. Kamala Harris not much better.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

After new Boeing contract offer, machinists union members will vote whether to end strike

The machinists union with that has been on strike for over a month will vote on the contract offer from Boeing, the union announced Saturday.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Avoid the ‘Doom Loop’: New rule makes it easier to cancel subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission approved a new rule this week that should make it easier for you to cancel a subscription you no longer want.
2 years ago
Image: The awnings of a store advertise the sale of lottery tickets, including Mega Millions and Po...
Bill Kaczaraba

Oh so close! Powerball ticket sold in Washington misses $409 million by one number

A Powerball ticket sold in Washington state has won $1 million, narrowly missing the $409 million jackpot.
2 years ago
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, left, is seen on April 27, 2023 in Seattle. At right, the...
Matt Markovich

Super PACs fuel spending surge: More money spent against Reichert than Ferguson in WA governor’s race

The financial backing from third-party organizations, including Super Political Action Committees (PACs), is becoming a substantial advantage for Ferguson in his race for governor. 
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Pierce County jurors will now get paid much more as part of pilot program

Pierce County jurors will now get paid $100 per day to participate at the County-City building as the county tries a new pilot program.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Summit at Snoqualmie hopes to ease congestion with $55 daily parking fee

Looking to hit the slopes this winter? The Summit at Snoqualmie is the latest ski resort to charge a parking fee.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Boeing gets $10B credit line, plans to shed stock and cut 17,000 jobs as strike wears on

Boeing is expected to siphon off new shares of stock in a move to raise approximately $10 billion while the machinists strike wages on.
2 years ago
Image: A Costco sign can be seen outside of the Shoreline store location on Oct. 10, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Costco roundup: Some item prices lowered, more stores coming, big sub for sale

Costco announced it has dropped the price of some its Kirkland-brand products. The company also said it plans on opening more stores.
2 years ago
The logo for Boeing appears on a screen above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exc...
Steve Coogan

Boeing to lay off about 10% of its workforce, stop most production of 767s amid strike

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said in a statement Friday afternoon that the company will lay off about 10% of its staff "over the coming months."
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

New claims allege City of Seattle payroll issues are much worse than officials let on

New claims sent to MyNorthwest allege recent problems with the City of Seattle's new Workday HR and payroll software are much worse than characterized by city leaders.
2 years ago
Image: The UW Huskies gather before their game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct. 5,...
Steve Coogan

Good news for Huskies fans: Comcast to add Big Ten Network to Xfinity TV package

Comcast and the Big Ten Network have reached an agreement that will allow fans of the UW Huskies to watch games as soon as this weekend.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Does King County have the most retail theft? Nordstrom believes so

Is King County the worst region for retail theft in the entire nation? It is according to Erik Nordstrom, the CEO of Nordstrom.
2 years ago
Cooks, service workers...
Bill Kaczaraba

New Seattle minimum wage, non-taxable tips for 2025 announced

Starting January 1, 2025, all businesses in Seattle, regardless of size, will be required to pay employees a minimum wage of $20.76 per hour.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Bank of America customers in Seattle area, US report account issues, $0 balances

Tens of thousands of Bank of America customers across the country reported major issues accessing their bank accounts Wednesday.
2 years ago
Tacoma Public Utilities truck...
Bill Kaczaraba

Tacoma Public Utilities rates to go up for the next 2 years

Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), following the lead of its Seattle counterpart, is set to raise its monthly power rates in both 2025 and 26.
2 years ago
Fictitious html pages and hacker programs are seen on screens while a man has his hands on the keyb...
Bill Kaczaraba

Can you really protect yourself from identity theft?

Americans lost $12.5 billion to online scams last year, according to the FBI. But there are ways you can protect yourself.
2 years ago
Washington State Ferry San Juan Island cancelled...
Bill Kaczaraba

It will now cost you more to ride Washington ferries

It has become an annual cost of passage. The 4.25% fare increase for Washington ferries goes into effect Tuesday.
2 years ago
Elysian Brewing Company plans to shut down operations at its Seattle Georgetown brewery. (Photos: E...
Bill Kaczaraba

Is a strike brewing at Elysian?

Employees at Elysian Brewing are inching closer to a strike as contract negotiations stall with parent company Anheuser-Busch.
2 years ago