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White River Bridge (2)...
Heather Bosch

Bridge closure hurting business? Disaster funds are available

Restaurants, shops, and other businesses impacted by the White River Bridge closure can apply for up to $2 million in loans.
10 months ago
amazon prime ftc settlement...
Frank Sumrall

FTC: Amazon misled 35 million Prime customers, $2.5B settlement reached

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the company's Prime subscriptions.
11 months ago
King County...
Julia Dallas

King County bans software that allows landlords to collude on rent prices

King County's new ban aims to prevent landlords from fixing rent prices, promoting fair housing practices for residents.
11 months ago
amazon prime federal trial...

A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime — and made it hard to leave

A federal trial will examine whether Amazon tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so.
11 months ago
ballpark app mlb seattle mariners tickets...
KIRO 7 News Staff

MLB fans report tickets stolen and resold as Ballpark app troubles grow

Some MLB fans have arrived at ballparks this month to discover their digital tickets missing and already resold on platforms such as SeatGeek and StubHub.
11 months ago
amazon pay...
Frank Sumrall

Amazon raises worker pay to $23 an hour, invests $1B in wages and benefits

Amazon is increasing the average pay of its fulfillment and transportation employees to more than $23 per hour, an annual increase of $1,600 on average.
11 months ago
amazon affordable housing puget sound region...
Frank Sumrall

Amazon reaches milestone of creating 10,000 affordable homes in Puget Sound region

In 2021, Amazon set course on an ambitious goal to create 10,000 affordable homes throughout the Puget Sound region. As of Friday, Sept. 12, Amazon announced it has reached its housing commitment vision.
11 months ago
Comcast...
MyNorthwest Staff

Comcast sues Washington to block law imposing sales tax on advertising

Comcast files suit against Washington's law on advertising sales tax effective October 1, impacting businesses statewide.
11 months ago
Boeing CFO...
Julia Dallas

Boeing faces more than $3 million in FAA fines

The FAA suggests significant penalties against Boeing, raising concerns about compliance and safety in the aviation industry.
11 months ago
Tacoma Powerball ticket...
Jason Sutich

Is it yours? $2M Powerball prize waiting at Washington Lottery

A Tacoma resident holds a Powerball ticket worth $2 million, yet to claim the prize from Washington's Lottery.
11 months ago
Potbelly...
Julia Dallas

Potbelly being acquired by gas station chain

Discover the implications of Potbelly's acquisition by a gas station chain and what it means for fans and customers alike.
11 months ago
seattle inflation...
Heather Bosch

The latest on Seattle inflation

Discover the latest on Seattle inflation, which increased 2.8% over the year, including a 0.2% rise in the last two months.
11 months ago
Elon Musk Seattle xAI new office...
Jason Sutich

Elon Musk’s xAI joins Seattle’s AI boom with new Seattle-area office plans

Elon Musk's xAI announces plans for a new office in Seattle, marking a significant expansion in the growing AI landscape.
11 months ago
WA Health Exchange...
Aaron Granillo

Buy insurance through WA Health Exchange? Prepare for sticker shock

Health insurance premiums in Washington's market rise 21% in 2026. Learn how to navigate the WA Health Exchange effectively.
11 months ago
Valley Medical Center King County (1)...
Aaron Granillo

Voters to decide on levy increase for Valley Medical Center

South King County voters consider Proposition 1 for Valley Medical Center funding to enhance healthcare services and facilities.
11 months ago
Activists claim parking tickets during Juneteenth are racist. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle issues nearly 200,000 parking tickets in first half of 2025

The City of Seattle has issued nearly 200,000 parking tickets in the first half of 2025.
11 months ago
powerball lottery washington...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

From Auburn to Spokane, here are Washington’s ‘luckiest’ lottery stores as Powerball hits $1.8B

With the Powerball jackpot climbing to an estimated $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, Washington’s Lottery has released a detailed look at the state’s “luckiest” retailers.
11 months ago
sales tax business wa...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

New sales tax targeting business services looms over WA

Starting Oct. 1, some Washington businesses will have to charge new sales taxes for specific services.
11 months ago
cracker barrel rebrand jake and spike...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘So arrogant’: Jake and Spike blast Cracker Barrel’s $700M rebrand attempts

Earlier this week, Cracker Barrel abandoned its plans to rebrand and scrapped its new logo in favor of keeping the "Old Timer" logo in place.
11 months ago
downtown seattle hotels...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Downtown Seattle hotels break record with $126M revenue in July

Downtown Seattle hotels generated $126 million in July, breaking a record for room revenue in a single month set two years prior.
11 months ago
Powerball $1 billion jackpot...
Jason Sutich

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion payout ahead of Saturday’s drawing

The Powerball lottery reaches a staggering $1 billion, offering a potential pre-tax payout of $453.1 million for the winner.
11 months ago
Circle K...
Julia Dallas

Circle K’s flash gas sale is back with 40 cents off per gallon

Enjoy Circle K's flash gas sale with 40 cents off per gallon for Labor Day weekend.
11 months ago
claire's closing wa...
Frank Sumrall

Claire’s to close 290 stores, which ones are closing in WA?

Claire's, a mall retailer of accessories and jewelry primarily aimed towards tween and teen girls, announced it is closing more than 290 stores nationwide.
11 months ago
King County dog attack...
Heather Bosch

King County to pay jogger mauled by dogs $21.5M

King County agrees to pay $21.5 million to settle lawsuit from jogger mauled by dogs.
11 months ago