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Seattle's 2026 will include six World Cup matches, a new light rail connection to the east side of King County, and efforts to get workers back to the office.
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Amazon has faced pressure from investors to tighten its finances as it spends big on the AI race. The company says it will cut 14,000 jobs, citing a goal of "reducing bureaucracy, removing layers."
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Once Lake City's Fred Meyer shuts down, residents will have to travel over a mile to the next large grocery store and pharmacy. Some worry the area could become a food desert.
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Romance books have become more popular, and the new brick-and-mortar Seattle bookstore Lovestruck is a gift for enthusiasts.
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The Pierce County tourist town lost access to northwest portions of Mount Rainier National Park in April after a 104-year-old bridge was abruptly shut down by the state.
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In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren't unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability.
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After three years of bargaining, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and the two unions representing some REI workers announced an agreement that could bring them closer to an initial contract at unionized stores.
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Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to relocate to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office.
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In the wake of a heated 2025 Board of Directors election, the petition argues that the company has a legal obligation to be transparent.
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Alliance for Pioneer Square has hired a sports economy coordinator to help prepare neighborhood businesses for the 2026 World Cup, which starts next June.
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President Donald Trump’s trade war with China is crippling an entire industry that hand-harvests geoducks, the world’s largest burrowing clam.
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Port of Seattle officials are predicting a sharp decline in shipping volume and local business owners are preparing to deal with steep tariffs.