Steve Coogan
Boeing firefighters overwhelmingly reject company’s second ‘best and final’ offer
Boeing firefighters overwhelmingly rejected the company’s latest contract offer Wednesday after stepping away from picket lines for the first time since May 4.6 days ago
Bridget Chavez, KIRO 7 News
Tacoma businesses playing loud music to discourage loiterers
As part of efforts to keep transients away, three Tacoma stores have been playing loud music through an outdoor speaker system.8 days ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, closes dozens of US locations, including Washington store
A restaurant liquidator announced this week it would be auctioning off the equipment of over 50 recently closed Red Lobster locations.9 days ago
Associated Press
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90
Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family's Pacific Northwest chain into an upscale national brand, has died.9 days ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows
Spirit is laying off the workers because production has slowed down since a panel flew off an airplane operated by Alaska Airlines in midair.12 days ago
Julia Dallas
King County homelessness surges 23% as state releases plan to tackle housing
King County released its 2024 Unsheltered Point-in-Time Count. Also this week, Washington released its Housing Advisory Plan.13 days ago
Julia Dallas
Silver coins are another item you can add to your Costco list
Large packages of eggs, milk, bread are common items available at Costco, but now the wholesale retail giant is offering something a little more shiny: silver coins.19 days ago
Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz: Company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
The former Starbucks CEO says the company's leaders should spend more time in stores as they work to turn around flagging sales.22 days ago
Julia Dallas
Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.25 days ago
Comments from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy about unions violated federal law, NLRB judge rules
A federal judge ruled Amazon CEO Andy Jassy violated labor law by making certain anti-union comments during media interviews two years ago.26 days ago
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced for allowing money laundering
Changpeng Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison for allowing money laundering on the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.29 days ago
Heather Bosch
Kroger, Albertsons alter their merger plans, include Haggen in new deal
Kroger and Albertsons said Monday they will sell more stores to quell the federal government's concerns about their proposed merger.1 month ago
Bill Kaczaraba
A study in contrasts: Costco vs. Boeing
A recent poll conducted by DMH Research sheds light on how we perceive major companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft.2 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Puget Sound Energy rate hikes are about to hit customers
In a move that has sparked both debate and concern, Puget Sound Energy is implementing rate increases that will impact its customers.2 months ago
Steve Coogan
What’s open on Easter Sunday in Washington?
Shoppers should be able to get what they need all weekend, including on Easter Sunday. But some chains will close on the holiday.2 months ago
Micki Gamez, KIRO Newsradio and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest
Seattle tourism dollars break records following All-Star Week, Taylor Swift
It was a record-setting year for dollars flowing into Seattle from tourists.2 months ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle’s budget woes just got worse with new labor agreements
Despite a hiring freeze and budget belt-tightening, the Seattle City Council may soon vote to increase the city's budget deficit.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Affordable internet program may end for millions; these are other local options
Over 300,000 Washington residents have been notified that an affordable internet program will end after April.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington unemployment rate rises for 5th month in a row
Numbers from the Washington State Employment Security Department show the state's unemployment rate has risen for the fifth month in a row.2 months ago
Federal Reserve still foresees 3 interest rate cuts this year despite bump in inflation
Federal Reserve officials signaled Wednesday they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024.2 months ago
Heather Bosch
Surging home prices prolong Seattle’s ‘bidding wars’ era
Home prices are surging again in the greater Seattle area which means the era of the "bidding wars" is not over.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
How will the Edmonds School Board cover a $10M shortfall?
Edmonds School Board is holding a meeting Tuesday night to discuss how it plans to scale back over $10 million.2 months ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle area average energy prices: Gasoline, utility gas prices dip, electricity rises
Looking at energy prices, gasoline in the Seattle area in February fell, while households pay more for electricity, federal numbers report.2 months ago
