Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘A bit shocking’: Businesses looking to leave WA nearly doubled since ‘millionaire tax’ proposal, AWB finds
Nearly double the businesses are considering leaving Washington due to the proposed millionaire tax, reveals a new AWB survey.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Retail operator of Seattle-founded Eddie Bauer speculated to close North America stores
After weeks of speculation and rumors, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, forcing 11 Washington locations to close.7 months ago
Manda Factor
No more pennies? WA lawmakers considering rounding all cash transactions
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate the need for pennies at the checkout counter by requiring cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee: WA families still feeling the pinch as national gas prices fall
Washington drivers are paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation, despite a drop in the national average.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle tops nation in budgeting, WalletHub study finds
Seattle ranks among the top U.S. cities for budgeting, with low debt and strong savings habits, according to WalletHub’s latest study on financial health and money management.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Spike O’Neill: Reagan-era policies widened the wealth gap
A growing divide between the wealthy and everyone else is at the center of a heated debate in Washington, and KIRO host Spike O’Neill says decades of economic policy are largely to blame.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Pizza Hut to close 250 underperforming stores nationwide in early 2026
Pizza Hut will close 250 stores nationwide during the first six months of 2026, its parent company announced Wednesday.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain to close all of its locations, including one in Tukwila
The restaurant chain Bahama Breeze is closing all of its locations — including the sole Washington establishment in Tukwila.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Retail operator of Seattle-founded Eddie Bauer speculated to close North America stores
Eddie Bauer, a popular outdoor clothing brand, is expected to shutter all its stores in North America after filing for bankruptcy, including 11 locations in Washington.7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Ursula partly blames fading pandemic aid for King County’s record evictions
King County faces record evictions in 2025, highlighting the ongoing affordability crisis and the impact of reduced pandemic aid.7 months ago
Manda Factor
Major 2026 tax law changes: Higher standard deductions, new credits, and larger refunds
Discover how 2026 tax changes can lead to bigger deductions and refunds for Americans this filing season.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Starbucks plans to open hundreds of new stores after strong earnings signal turnaround
After a tumultuous 2025, Starbucks plans to expand by opening hundreds of new stores, the company announced Wednesday.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Spike O’Neill: Super Bowl LX costs more to attend than last two Seahawks Super Bowls combined
KIRO host Spike O'Neill will not be among those in attendance, citing the price for Super Bowl LX has reached an insurmountable level.7 months ago
STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gold hits record high above $5,100 as stocks rise, dollar falls
U.S. stock indexes are ticking higher on Monday, while other markets make louder moves, including another record-breaking rush for the price of gold.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle rent keeps climbing while national growth stalls, report finds
Explore how Seattle's rental prices continue to rise despite a national slowdown, highlighting trends in the Pacific region.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
Resale ticket prices soar as Seahawks, Rams meet for NFC title at Lumen Field
Discover the rising ticket prices for the Seahawks vs. Rams NFC Championship at Lumen Field this Sunday.7 months ago
Jason Sutich
High-end Seahawks tickets top $10K for NFC Championship game
Playoff tickets featuring the Seattle Seahawks v. the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday are fetching some high prices, with some tickets listed at more than $10,000.7 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Puget Sound residents continue to battle stubbornly high inflation
Inflation is increasing nationwide, with the greater Seattle area experiencing even higher rates.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Microsoft denies reports of 10,000+ job cuts after layoff rumors circulate
Microsoft is denying that it planned to lay off more than 10,000 jobs after reports of mass layoffs began circulating.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now the state admits its climate program data was off by 96x
Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.8 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington to receive $181 million in federal rural health care funding
Washington’s rural health care funding will enhance services and access for underserved communities across the state.8 months ago
Julia Dallas
WA homeowners impacted by flooding urged to apply for disaster assistance
Governor Ferguson urges flood-impacted homeowners to seek state disaster aid for recovery and support.8 months ago
Jason Sutich
$9.3B lost to crypto scams. Here’s how to avoid being a victim in 2026
In Washington alone, $141 million was lost to crypto kiosk scams in 2023. On a larger scale, the FBI reported that nearly $9.3 billion in crypto losses occurred nationwide in 2024.8 months ago
