DoorDash, Uber Eats hike fees in blue state city over delivery app minimum pay law
DoorDash, Uber Eats and Instacart are warning consumers about higher prices and fees after the Seattle City Council's new minimum payment law for app-based workers took effect.
Boeing CEO holds all-employee safety meeting following 737 MAX incident: ‘Acknowledging our mistake’
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun held a meeting with his staff on Tuesday to discuss safety and to lay out a plan after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 on Friday.
Organizations in Washington, Connecticut helping create qualified workers for jobs in maritime industry
The maritime industry is booming, but employers are struggling to find qualified workers so organizations in Connecticut and Washington are training young adults to enter the field.
Washington state Democrat bill would jail people for violating ban on gas leaf blowers
A bill introduced by Washington state Democrats would ban new gas-powered small engine lawn equipment, like leaf blowers, and could land violators in jail.
WA school employees sue Monsanto for $165 million over toxic contamination leaked from light fixtures
Bayer's Monsanto must pay $165 million to school employees near Seattle who claim harm from exposure to chemicals in the company's light fixtures, as ruled by a U.S. jury.
Washington woman wins huge lottery prize on her own birthday
An Arlington, Washington, woman got a serious surprise after hitting a $150,000 lottery win while she celebrated her own birthday. All it took was a $1 purchase.
Uber driver wins $110K on lottery ticket he bought while stopping for gas
An Uber driver and father of two from Shoreline, Washington, won a $110,000 lottery prize on a $1 lottery ticket he purchased while filling up his car with gas.
Conservatives hopeful for Supreme Court action on capital gains tax case
Conservative think tank the Freedom Foundation is leading the charge against a recent capital gains tax from Washington state.
Increasing mortgage rates in the US are putting growing pressure on homebuyers
Freddie Mac says 30-year fixed mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than 20 years. This has made things tougher on homebuyers because of a lack of supply and demand.
Fed up with break-ins, Seattle business owner to run for Congress
Business owner Nirav Sheth told The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH he's running for Congress after his restaurant business was burglarized for the third time in Normandy Park, Wash.
Coffee shops offering pumpkin spice flavor earlier than past years as industry booms
The popularity of pumpkin spice has exploded in recent years, especially as an ingredient in coffee. Now, it can be found in foods like donuts, muffins and even goldfish crackers.
Deadly Washington listeria outbreak linked to milkshakes sold at restaurant
The Washington Department of Health says three people have died after becoming infected with listeria bacteria found in milkshakes at a Tacoma restaurant.
White House issues guidelines to boost use of US-made goods in government-funded infrastructure projects
The White House released definitive guidelines on bolstering the utilization of domestically produced goods in infrastructure projects funded by the government.
Washington state 4-year-old dies after choking on hot dog at Costco
A 4-year-old girl in Kennewick, Washington died on Sunday after choking on what was believed to have been a hot dog at Costco Wholesale.
Cruise industry seeing summer boom with pandemic restrictions lifted
Cruise ships are seeing more people come on board this summer with numbers expected to be at 31.5 million this year. That would be more than the last full year before the pandemic.
Environmental policy contributing to historic gas price spike in Washington state: 'Hit my pockets hard'
A program aimed at limiting carbon emissions in Washington state has resulted in a historic spike in gas prices for residents as fuel suppliers pass increased costs on to customers.
AI comes to the farm: New technology tackles acres of weeds quickly by using robotics and lasers
Carbon Robotics CEO spoke of his farming technology, the LaserWeeder, and what it offers farmers. AI powers the unit as it uses robotics and lasers to rid farms of weeds quickly.
Auto shops struggling to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
Due to a national shortage of trained auto mechanics it's taking longer than usual, and costing more, for people to get their cars fixed in auto shops.
California port problems piling up amid labor negotiations
Service disruptions at major West Coast ports amid ongoing labor negotiations between the ILWU and PMA have raised concern about supply chain issues hitting the U.S. economy.
Americans experiencing surge in spam text messages, financial loss from scams higher than ever
Americans are experiencing a massive increase in spam text messages sent to their cell phones. Cybersecurity experts say these messages can put important information, or money, at risk.