Seattle mayor considers incentives for police amid officer shortage
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.
Food bank providers try keeping supply steady with costs rising
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.
Gas prices help drive demand for electric vehicles, but supply chain concerns remain
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.
Record gas prices lead to increase in carpooling
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.
High gas prices spark struggle for food truck vendors: 'You really have to roll the dice'
Food truck vendors who cover their own gas are desperately trying to stay afloat amid record gas prices.
Downtown Seattle bakery closes 'for the safety of its employees' amid rampant crime, drug use: reports
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.
Coffee prices skyrocketing for customers, roasters: ‘Everybody’s basically taking a hit’
Roasted coffee prices haven't spiked this much since 2012. Wholesale roasters are already trying to manage those increasing costs.
Pickleball business booms during COVID-19 pandemic
Pickleball's 2021 National Championship streamed with major broadcasting companies.
Seattle's new ship terminal poised to unclog the West Coast supply chain backup
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.
Report on Seattle mayor’s missing texts yet to materialize
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.
Is Amazon looking to leave Seattle?
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says a suburb outside Seattle "is where most of our growth will end up being.'
What you can get for $1M in Seattle
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 sues girlfriend Lauren Sanchez's brother for allegedly hiding asset to avoid paying judgment
Jeff Bezos claims Michael Sanchez failed to disclose a multimillion-dollar home to avoid paying the Amazon founder and Gavin de Becker.
Michelle Gass on Building the Seattle’s Best Coffee Brand
Michelle Gass: We'll be the next great iconic brand