Charlie Harger
Washington sets all-time diesel price record in 2026 as Iran war and Climate Commitment Act push prices higher
Washington just set an all-time record for diesel prices. The statewide average for diesel hit $6.53 a gallon, surpassing every record in Washington history.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, including 82 in Bellevue
Epic Games, the video game company behind Fortnite, announced Tuesday that it is laying off 1,000 employees, affecting 82 employees in Bellevue.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle most valuable office buildings, skyscrapers lose $3.7B in value as vacancies surge
All those empty office buildings in downtown Seattle are dragging down property values, according to newly-released King County Assessor data.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
WA gas prices hit second-highest in nation at $5+ per gallon, nearly 40% above national average
The price per gallon of gasoline has risen well above $5 in several Washington counties, while the state’s average has shot up nearly $1 over the past month.6 months ago
BROOKE GRIFFIN, KIRO 7
FBI warns of rapidly developing AI financial scams
FBI officials at the Seattle Field Office say there is a concerning trend among financial scams: artificial intelligence components.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Amazon introduces new 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
Seattle-based Amazon is introducing a revamped delivery system with new one-hour and three-hour delivery options for customers.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Gas prices top $5 in several Washington counties as state average nears all-time high
The price per gallon of gasoline has risen above $5 in several Washington counties, while the state's average has steadily crept upward over the past month.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Costco to pass along tariff refunds to members after Trump’s tariffs struck down
Costco will pass on tariff refunds to customers after Trump's tariffs were overturned, enhancing member savings and loyalty.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington has high chance of winning this year’s March Muttness
Discover why Washington is favored to win the March Muttness contest this year. Insights and analysis await!6 months ago
STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel, stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Restaurant owner sentenced to prison for stealing $515,000 from elderly woman with dementia
The former owner of a Lake Sammamish restaurant was sentenced to 30 months for stealing from a former elderly customer after befriending her via wire fraud and false tax returns.6 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They treat us like animals’: Chamber leader says WA’s millionaires income tax is ‘a trick’
Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition is speaking out against the proposed income tax on millionaires in Washington.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
National rent study reveals most and least expensive WA cities
In an analysis of the most and least expensive cities to rent in by state, Washington's least and most affordable cities have been revealed.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
Ferguson says he’ll sign revised WA ‘millionaires’ tax’ after affordability amendment
Governor Bob Ferguson said he will sign a revised version of Washington’s proposed “Millionaires’ Tax” after lawmakers added an amendment.7 months ago
STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, stocks drop after data shows a weaker US job market
Oil prices touched their highest levels since 2023 after surging again on Friday because of the Iran war.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
EPA announces settlement for $668M cleanup of Seattle’s Lower Duwamish Waterway
More than 100 different parties responsible for releasing hazardous substances into the Lower Duwamish Waterway in Seattle have agreed to a settlement with EPA.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Starbucks to open Nashville corporate office, offering relocation to some Seattle employees
Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain, is establishing a corporate operations office in Nashville later this year.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle gas prices hit $4.62 a gallon. Idaho is paying $3.15. That difference didn’t come from Iran
The Seattle average this morning is $4.62 a gallon, according to AAA. The national average is $3.20. We're paying $1.42 more than the rest of the country.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
King County opens loans for flood-impacted businesses; Zahilay proposes funding for road, bridge repairs
King County offers low-interest loans for flood-affected businesses and proposes funding for critical infrastructure improvements.7 months ago
STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dow drops 1,200 as stocks sell off around the world, oil prices leap even higher on war worries
A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and is slamming into Wall Street on Tuesday, as oil prices leap even higher on worries of the war with Iran.7 months ago
Jason Sutich
WA gas prices are 45% higher than national average as oil markets react to Iran strikes
Gas prices in Washington are on the rise as tensions escalate in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel carried out air strikes on Iran over the weekend.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA doubled spending over 10 years. Every major metric got worse, but Olympia still wants more
Washington spending has more than doubled in the past 10 years, from $81.8 billion to $173.5 billion.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
Legal battle brews over whether ‘prediction betting’ is betting as sports wagering tops $150 billion
Explore the rising trend of prediction betting as sports gambling surpasses $150 billion in the U.S. legal landscape.7 months ago
