Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma businesses playing loud music to discourage loiterers
As part of efforts to keep transients away, three Tacoma stores have been playing loud music through an outdoor speaker system.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, closes dozens of US locations, including Washington store
A restaurant liquidator announced this week it would be auctioning off the equipment of over 50 recently closed Red Lobster locations.2 years ago
Associated Press
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest chain into an upscale national brand, has died.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows
Spirit is laying off the workers because production has slowed down since a panel flew off an airplane operated by Alaska Airlines in midair.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
King County homelessness surges 23% as state releases plan to tackle housing
King County released its 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count. Also this week, Washington released its Housing Advisory Plan.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Silver coins are another item you can add to your Costco list
Large packages of eggs, milk, bread are common items available at Costco, but now the wholesale retail giant is offering something a little more shiny: silver coins.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
Kroger, Albertsons alter their merger plans, include Haggen in new deal
Kroger and Albertsons said Monday they will sell more stores to quell the federal government's concerns about their proposed merger.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
A study in contrasts: Costco vs. Boeing
A recent poll conducted by DMH Research sheds light on how we perceive major companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Puget Sound Energy rate hikes are about to hit customers
In a move that has sparked both debate and concern, Puget Sound Energy is implementing rate increases that will impact its customers.2 years ago
Micki Gamez, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest
Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift
It was a record-setting year for dollars flowing into Seattle from tourists.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle’s budget woes just got worse with new labor agreements
Despite a hiring freeze and budget belt-tightening, the Seattle City Council may soon vote to increase the city's budget deficit.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Affordable internet program may end for millions; these are other local options
Over 300,000 Washington residents have been notified that an affordable internet program will end after April.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Washington unemployment rate rises for 5th month in a row
Numbers from the Washington State Employment Security Department show the state's unemployment rate has risen for the fifth month in a row.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
Surging home prices prolong Seattle’s ‘bidding wars’ era
Home prices are surging again in the greater Seattle area which means the era of the "bidding wars" is not over.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
How will the Edmonds School Board cover a $10M shortfall?
Edmonds School Board is holding a meeting Tuesday night to discuss how it plans to scale back over $10 million.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle area average energy prices: Gasoline, utility gas prices dip, electricity rises
Looking at energy prices, gasoline in the Seattle area in February fell, while households pay more for electricity, federal numbers report.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Boeing plane found to have missing panel after flight lands in Oregon
A United Airlines plane Boeing manufactured was grounded in Medford, Oregon, after it was found to be missing a panel after landing Friday.2 years ago
Associated Press
Boeing says it’s in talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, key supplier on troubled 737 Max
Boeing said Friday that it is in preliminary talks to buy Spirit AeroSystems, which builds fuselages for Boeing 737 Max jetliners.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Wendy’s ‘surge-pricing’ strategy scrubbed after viral backlash
Dynamic pricing would allow restaurants to quickly raise prices in reaction to rush hour or inclement weather.3 years ago
Associated Press
Macy’s to close 150 stores as sales slip, pivot to luxury with Bloomingdale’s locations
Macy’s will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years including 50 by year-end, the department store operator said Tuesday.3 years ago
Associated Press
Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on flight
Boeing said the head of its 737 program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on a flight over Oregon.3 years ago
Associated Press
Capital One to buy Discover for $35B in deal combining major US credit card companies
The deal would bring together two of the nation's credit card companies as well as potentially shake up the payments industry.3 years ago
