3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (176+ words) A new social media trend dubbed “moneymaxxing” is pushing people to take a more intentional approach to their finances as credit card debt continues to climb. Supporters describe moneymaxxing as being more proactive with money — focusing on day-to-day decisions and…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (261+ words) SEATTLE — A Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has now sickened 22 people across four states, including 16 people in Washington, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Health officials said additional illnesses have been identified since the outbreak was first…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (763+ words) QUINCY, Wash. — Once upon a time, Quincy’s biggest exports were the crops of Central Washington, whether it be sweet corn, apples, or potatoes grown in the Columbia Basin. Now, computing power is driving the market and the infrastructure of the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (385+ words) Washington’s insurance commissioner has approved an average 22.2% increase in premiums for health plans sold through the state’s insurance exchange next year. The decision extends a second straight year of steep increases for people who do not get coverage through an…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (257+ words) TACOMA, Wash. — A new type of grocery and retail deliveries could be landing soon in Tacoma. A building permit was submitted to the City of Tacoma on behalf of Walmart and its drone partner, Wing Drone Delivery, on Wednesday. The…...

4+ day, 33+ min ago   (239+ words) SEATTLE — Fans packed Seattle’s Pioneer Square for pregame celebrations ahead of the Seahawks’ home opener, turning Occidental Mall into a hub of team pride and a meeting point for visitors in town for a Super Bowl rematch. “We’re super pumped....

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (386+ words) OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington residents who buy their own health insurance are set to pay more next year, with rates increasing by an average of 22.2% in 2027. Twelve health insurers have been approved to sell individual plans through Washington's Health Benefit Exchange....

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (376+ words) SEATTLE — King County is offering $900,000 in new grant funding for community-led tourism projects aimed at celebrating local culture and history while strengthening neighborhood economies, county officials announced. King County Executive Girmay Zahilay said the competitive request for proposals will support…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (361+ words) SEATTLE — Drivers in Seattle are paying more at the pump this week, with average gas prices climbing sharply over the past seven days. Average gasoline prices in Seattle have risen 11.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.62 per gallon…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (254+ words) SEATTLE — Canada’s new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect Tuesday, raising fresh concerns for Washington exporters in paper, industrial machinery and wood products as a trade dispute between the two countries deepens. The Canadian tariffs, ranging from 15% to…...