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uber seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle has the most expensive Uber rides in the U.S., study finds

The most expensive average Uber ride in the country is in Seattle, where a 30-minute ride costs an average of $60, according to a study by NetCredit.
9 days ago
WA rent cap for 2026...
Julia Dallas

WA rent cap for 2026 announced under Gov. Ferguson’s landmark bill

Discover the new rent cap for 2026 as announced by Washington State's Department of Commerce under a landmark bill.
11 days ago
Seattle crypto mining fraud...
Jason Sutich

Former rugby player scammed $900K in Seattle crypto ponzi scheme, sentenced to 30 months in prison

A semi-pro rugby player faces 30 months in prison for a $900K Ponzi scheme, as announced by the Department of Justice.
12 days ago
casinos bankruptcy...
Frank Sumrall

Four WA casinos to close as Maverick Gaming files for bankruptcy

Four casinos in Washington are shutting down after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
15 days ago
Washington gold silver tax...
Jason Sutich

This tax ‘will definitely hurt our business’: WA 10% gold and silver tax punishes local retailers

Starting January 1, 2026, Washington residents may face sales tax on gold, silver, and coins due to new legislation.
17 days ago
Bitcoin all-time high crypto...
Jason Sutich

Bitcoin surges to new all-time high, powering crypto bull run

Bitcoin hits record highs, driving a robust crypto bull market. Explore the implications for investors and the digital currency landscape.
18 days ago
amazon fresh federal way...
Frank Sumrall

Amazon Fresh closes Federal Way store, lays off 125 employees

An Amazon Fresh store is shuttering its doors in Federal Way, laying off 125 employees in the process.
1 month ago
Silver price surge...
Jason Sutich

Silver prices surge in 2025: Up nearly 25% year-to-date

Discover the factors behind the ongoing increase in silver prices and what it means for investors and the market.
1 month ago
Washington gas prices...
Jason Sutich

WA the only state with higher gas prices than last year

Discover why Washington's gas prices exceed last year's rates and the implications for consumers in this in-depth analysis.
1 month ago
Exterior of the U.S. Department of Labor building. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Labor)...
Aaron Granillo

Which WA counties did paychecks grow the most in 2024?

2024 was an overall good year for job and wage growth in Washington’s largest counties.
1 month ago
economy washington wa...
Heather Bosch

WA ranked No. 3 economy in U.S., but underemployment remains high

Washington's economy is among the strongest in the nation, but not every Washingtonian is benefiting from that.
2 months ago
gas prices memorial day weekend wa...
Frank Sumrall

WA gas prices hold steady for Memorial Day weekend despite national prices falling

Gas prices have fallen to their lowest levels nationally this Memorial Day weekend since 2021, but Washington won't be able to enjoy the spoils.
2 months ago
gates foundation bill gates...
Frank Sumrall

Bill Gates to donate 99% of wealth to Gates Foundation, which will shut down by 2045

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, announced he is donating nearly his entire net worth—approximately $113 billion—to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation over the next 20 years.
3 months ago
microsoft AI...
MyNorthwest Staff

Microsoft scales back on AI after more than two years of aggressive spending

After 10 consecutive quarters of increasing its spending on artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft is deciding to slightly pull back its financial commitment to the burgeoning technology.
3 months ago
wealth tax...
Frank Sumrall

Progressive group’s study debunks myth that ‘wealth tax’ drives rich residents out of WA

One progressive think tank is combating the belief that, if a wealth tax is established in budget plans aimed at closing a $16 billion shortfall, the wealthiest Washingtonians still wouldn't leave the state in droves in response.
3 months ago
AT&T redmond...
Frank Sumrall

AT&T leaves Redmond Town Center as companies shrink their Seattle-area footprint

AT&T Inc. is departing its corporate office in Redmond in the latest major company exodus from the region.
3 months ago
disney office space...
MyNorthwest Staff

Disney downsizes its Seattle office space in latest corporation exodus from region

The Walt Disney Company decided to downsize the office space the company occupies in Seattle last quarter, according to a report from CBRE Commercial Real Estate last week.
3 months ago
tariffs seattle businesses...
Heather Bosch

This will cost ‘half of my total anticipated profit’: Seattle businesses fight to survive turbulent tariffs

The Trump administration's shifting tariffs are wreaking havoc on Seattle businesses' bottom lines and, in some cases, threaten their survival and the jobs they provide.
3 months ago
forever 21...
Michelle Chapman and Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press

Forever no more. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close down its U.S. business as traffic in U.S. shopping malls fades and competition from online retailers like Amazon, Temu and Shein intensifies.
4 months ago
gas pumps...
Brooke Griffin, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News

Gas pumps around Washington could be giving different amounts of fuel than what you paid for

Have you ever wondered if your local gas pumps are really giving you the amount of fuel you’re paying for?
4 months ago
egg prices...
Mae Anderson, The Associated Press

Egg prices continue to hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but some relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
5 months ago
stock market local...
Deborah Horne, ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7 News

Local concern rising after stock market plunge

The U.S. stock market saw a deeper sell-off on Monday as investors reacted to ongoing economic uncertainties, including trade policies and concerns over tariffs.
5 months ago
economic blackout...
Anne D'Innocenzio and Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press

Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?

A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday through an "economic blackout" to protest what the group’s founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties.
5 months ago
expedia...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle-based Expedia confirms more layoffs despite profitable 2024

While the specific number of employees has yet to be revealed, Expedia Group has confirmed that it is going to lay off more workers.
5 months ago