Seattle

Seattle agreed to a $3.65 million settlement with residents and business owners over the city's handling of a so-called autonomous zone known as CHOP during the 2020 riots.

Business owners in the Seattle, Washington, area increasingly purchased firearms in 2020 as protests and riots spread, and are reportedly still armed to protect against crimes.

Seattle business owners who've witnessed break-ins and violence organized their own town hall to address crime issues in the city and demand action from local leaders.

Two branches of the Seattle Credit Union are closing in the city due to declining foot traffic and safety concerns. The credit union will close the branches in February.

Starbucks is shuttering a store in Seattle that was the first to unionize amid what the company calls "safety and security incidents," prompting backlash from the union.

The teachers in Seattle approved a contract following a strike that delayed the start of the school year by five days. The three-year contract will provide salary raises.

Amtrak will resume its train service on Sept. 26 from Seattle to Vancouver, earlier than the December restart date previously announced.

Seattle's mayor announced a $2 million plan on Wednesday to combat a shortage of police officers. The city has lost more than 400 officers since 2019.

The Rainier Valley Food Bank in Seattle is finding it harder to get enough food to meet demand each week, especially with inflation. It's resorting to new methods.

Park West Mobility Service hasn't seen this much demand for electric vehicles in at least five years. Fuel prices going up is driving the market for electric vehicles.

More people are choosing to carpool with gas prices still at record highs. A driver and passenger in a carpool service drive to and from work together every day. The money they're saving on gas makes up for the fee they're paying the company.

Food truck vendors who cover their own gas are desperately trying to stay afloat amid record gas prices.

A downtown Seattle bakery is temporarily closing one of its locations "for the safety of its employees" after a spate of recent shootings, including at least one that was fatal, has left owners concerned, according to officials and reports.

Roasted coffee prices haven't spiked this much since 2012. Wholesale roasters are already trying to manage those increasing costs.

Pickleball's 2021 National Championship streamed with major broadcasting companies.

The Port of Seattle’s brand new Terminal 5 already has major container ships coming in. The terminal is an outlet for ships stuck off of other west coast ports.

A completed report on Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s missing text messages from a period during last year’s racial justice protests has yet to appear as Durkan prepares to leave office — and officials aren’t saying when it will.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says a suburb outside Seattle "is where most of our growth will end up being.'

Seattle is famous for its iconic tourist destinations and year-round outdoor activities, but its rich culture and business opportunities also make it a great place to call home.

Jeff Bezos claims Michael Sanchez failed to disclose a multimillion-dollar home to avoid paying the Amazon founder and Gavin de Becker.