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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Thousands of Raterlabs employees laid off 1 year after pay raise
RaterLabs employees are responsible for evaluating Google’s search results by testing and rating how accurately the algorithm responds to various prompts.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Union: History is doomed to repeat itself if Kroger-Albertsons merger happens
"Kroger and Albertsons currently control over half the grocery sales in the state of Washington," Marshall stated.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle-area layoffs: Microsoft, REI start 2024 with workforce reductions
Microsoft has decided to lay off 1,900 employees working for Activision Blizzard and Xbox -- two videogame workforces within the company -- this week.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Minimum wage in Seattle goes into effect, among highest in country
The hourly minimum wage in Seattle is going up over 6% for employers with more than 501 workers.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
What’s open on New Year’s Day in Washington?
It's time to say goodbye to the year 2024 as New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2025 are rapidly approaching. See what's open those days.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers seek to protect consumers from losing money on unused gift cards
As the holiday season approaches, the issue of unspent gift cards has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state of Washington.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Washington Macy’s workers strike for higher wages, better crime protection
On the biggest shopping weekend of the year, employees at Macy's stores in Western Washington are striking over pay and working conditions.3 years ago
