AP Money and Business News

Aaron Granillo

Washington closes campgrounds, cuts recreation services amid $8M budget shortfall

Washington's DNR shuts down campgrounds, impacting recreation services for 2026 due to budget constraints.

4 months ago

Luke Duecy

Center Square reporter, former justice raise more questions as WA’s ‘millionaire’s tax’ heads to court

Center Square report raises crucial questions on WA's millionaire's tax amid court challenges that could impact the state's tax system.

4 months ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Alaska Airlines cuts flights, raises bag fees as Iran war drives jet fuel prices higher

Alaska Airlines is canceling some flights as the war in Iran sends jet fuel prices skyrocketing. It lost $193 million in the first three months of 2026.

4 months ago

MAE ANDERSON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday.

4 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle made $16 million from Seahawks Super Bowl parade, DSA says

The City of Seattle generated more than $16 million during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade held last February.

4 months ago

Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio

Gas prices poised to fall as oil plunges on Strait of Hormuz reopening, but full relief could take months

Relief is in sight for drivers stung by weeks of soaring gas prices, but analysts warn it won't come overnight.

4 months ago

STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oil tumbles 10% as Wall Street rallies to another record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices are falling by more than 10% Friday, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open.

4 months ago

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state

KIRO host Jake Skorheim and WA Rep. Suzan DelBene spar over the state's increasingly high costs and what is causing them.

4 months ago

Jasneet Gill, SEATTLE RED

SBA Regional Administrator Kelly Chambers says Northwest families are saving thousands under federal tax cuts

It is the dreaded Tax Day, but as small business owners scramble to meet the filing deadline, local taxpayers are seeing a significant boost in their returns.

4 months ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Flying Alaska or Hawaiian? Checked bag fees just went up as fuel costs soar

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its fees for checked bags. The first checked bag jumps to $45, the second to $55 — increases of up to 22%.

4 months ago

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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We have a gambling epidemic’: WA AG explains why the state is trying to ban Kalshi and other predictive markets

WA AG Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging that it actively circumvents state gambling laws to allow users to place "prediction wagers" on nearly anything.

4 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Committee votes to boost Seattle library levy by $70M

A Seattle City Council committee has voted to expand Mayor Wilson’s proposed library levy, raising it from $410 million to nearly $480 million.

4 months ago

Julia Dallas

Washington AG urges UTC to reject Northwest Natural Gas Company’s steep rate hikes

Washington AG Nick Brown is urging regulators to reject Northwest Natural Gas Company's proposed rate hikes.

4 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Hiring freeze in Tacoma as city eyes $15M budget shortfall

The City of Tacoma has implemented a hiring freeze that will remain in effect through the end of the year to save money.

4 months ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Snohomish County Health Department faces major cuts

The Snohomish County Health Department could face major cuts after the Legislature failed to resolve a vapor tax issue, leaving a $21 million gap.

4 months ago

Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio

Is a gas tax holiday realistic for WA drivers?

Here in Washington, how much political will is there to give a gas tax holiday a try?

4 months ago

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Executive Girmay Zahilay calls alleged King County DCHS fraud a ‘systemic failure’

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to discuss the county's significant alleged fraud within the Department of Community and Human Services.

4 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

USPS to keep 80% of Amazon deliveries in new package deal

First reported by Reuters, Amazon will retain about 80% of its existing deliveries with USPS, equivalent to more than 1 billion packages a year.

4 months ago

John Curley Show

‘It’s killed the whole industry’: Gold dealer flees Washington after 10.3% sales tax

Craig Rhyne, owner of Washington Gold Exchange, is moving to Idaho after a new 10.3% sales tax on gold and silver drove dealers out of the state.

4 months ago

Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio

Seattle’s fishing fleet feels the pinch from rising fuel prices

As a captain prepared to head out to deep water in search of halibut and black cod, he said rising fuel prices means he has to factor in the cost of doing business.

4 months ago

Jason Sutich

Seattle gas prices near $6 as statewide average continues to climb

The price per gallon of gasoline has neared $6 in several Washington counties, while the state's average has skyrocketed roughly $1 in the past month.