Heather Bosch
Inflation slows, but Western Washington consumers still gasping for air
Food prices is one factor of inflation, but for Seattle, David Kong with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, explained other sectors are being just as impacted.3 years ago
James Lynch
Program goes on: Car dealership etches catalytic converters to prevent theft
Tacoma Police and Titus-Will Toyota are partnering again to etch catalytic converters with a unique serial number to prevent and discourage theft.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Report: Amazon allowing managers to fire workers refusing to work in office
Amazon employees who still refuse to return to the office may be fired for failing to comply with the retail giant's newest guidelines.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Greater Seattle households spend significantly more than the national average
Households in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, metropolitan area spent more than the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Rite Aid to close 11 Wash. stores, including 5 Bartell Drugs locations
Rite Aid has decided to shut down 154 stores nationwide, including 11 Rite Aid/Bartell Drugs locations within Washington.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Some Xfinity customers lose ROOT SPORTS on eve of Kraken, Blazers seasons
Some Xfinity customers got word Tuesday they will have to pay more money per month to watch their favorite teams' games.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Costco facing lawsuit over sharing customer data with Facebook’s owner
Costco is facing a class action lawsuit over claims it shared members’ personal data with Facebook's parent company, Meta.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Study: ‘Seattle quite unsafe for its residents,’ Tacoma even lower
In a study by WalletHub, Seattle and Tacoma both rank near the bottom of their "Safest Cities in America" list. Seattle sits at No. 158.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle-area tech layoffs continue to mount; Qualtrics to cut 14% of jobs
The tech sector in Seattle continues to shrink, with the latest being Qualtrics' elimination of about 780 jobs.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor part of group opening a sports bar in Bellevue
The bar, named "Legion" after the Seahawks' defense known as the "Legion of Boom," features upscale soul food and big screens to watch sporting events.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle’s Hard Rock Cafe to permanently close Dec. 1
A spokesperson confirmed to KIRO 7 the company is open to having another location in Seattle if the right one can be found.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Analysis: Seattle is not the No. 1 coffee city in the US
Seattle did not finish No. 1 in Wallet Hub's recently released list of the "Best Coffee Cities in America." Another West Coast city did.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Washington minimum wage to rise 3.4% in 2024
Washington's minimum wage will rise to $16.28 per hour in 2024, a 3.4% increase over 2023's $15.74 an hour, a state agency announced.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Target to close 2 Seattle stores, citing crime and safety
Target says it will close two stores in Seattle with crime and safety being cited as reasons. The Ballard and University District stores will close Oct. 21.3 years ago
Micki Gamez
How health tracking apps, smart watches are selling sensitive data
Earlier this month, a report was released about modern cars invading consumers' privacy and selling data. Health-tracking apps are doing the same thing.3 years ago
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Amazon Prime Video will soon have ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Study: Washington is second-lowest tipping state in nation
Following California and Washington, Nevada and Florida, at 18.2% and 18.3%, respectively, had the third and fourth-lowest average tipping rate.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Wash. Department of Labor proposes 4.9% rise in workers’ compensation rates
The increase would mean employers and workers would jointly pay an additional $65 each year per employee for workers' compensation insurance.3 years ago
Kate Stone
State officials spar over impact of climate act on gas prices as drivers pay up
Calls are growing for changes to the state of Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA), as gas prices remain above $5 a gallon on average statewide.3 years ago
James Lynch, Kate Stone and Bill Kaczaraba
Workers from multiple Seattle-area Homegrown stores go on strike
About 150 employees from six Seattle-area Homegrown restaurants are out on strike.3 years ago
Max Gross
Gross: Candidate fights for Bothell’s ‘character’ after state’s housing density law
Bothell City Council candidate Mark Swanson has a platform centered around housing density. The city is filled with cookie-cutter apartments.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Kroger, Albertsons selling QFC brand name, over 400 stores in $1.9B deal
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets as they seek to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Elysian Brewing workers at Georgetown brewery vote to unionize
Workers at Elysian Brewing in South Seattle have unionized their brewery production, as 33 employees working in the brewery, packaging, quality assurance, and warehouse join Teamsters Local 117.3 years ago
