Gas prices across Washington
Gas prices are still at a historic high, but trends point toward a slow fall in prices across Washington.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Washington airports receive millions in grant money
As part of President Biden's new infrastructure bill, a total of $1 billion will be distributed to 85 airports across the country, including Sea-Tac, Spokane, and Pullman-Moscow airports.
Biden touts spending plan as economic solution for unstable gas prices
The cost of gas has been slowly falling over the last few weeks, with the national average now at $4.77 per gallon, but prices could spike again.
This is how much money you need to be happy living in Washington, study finds
Western Washington has grown wildly in the last few decades, and the cost of living has grown right alongside it. In order to be happy living in Washington, you will need a big chunk of change.
Sorority ordered to refund, waive $500K in unlawful housing fees on UW students
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said national sorority Alpha Omicron Pi charged thousands in housing fees for University of Washington students during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though students were unable to access that housing.
Bellingham grants aim to promote tourism, boost economic recovery post-pandemic
Tourism in Whatcom County is struggling to make up for lost revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ex-Washington state employee pleads guilty to pandemic fraud
A former employee of Washington state’s Employment Security Department pleaded guilty to three federal felonies for exploiting his employment for personal enrichment and fraudulently distributing at least $360,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, prosecutors said.
WA Insurance Commissioner extends COVID-19 orders on co-pays, surprise billing to June 27
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has once again extended his two emergency orders involving insurance protocols surrounding COVID-19.
Federal reserve raises interest rates by 0.75%
It's an effort to tamp down inflation, but will it push the economy into a recession?
CDC lifts final COVID-19 travel restriction Sunday
The last COVID-19 travel restriction has been lifted for air travelers overseas. As of Sunday, you no longer need a negative COVID test to get into the U.S. as you return from abroad.
Massive backlog of appeals from Employment Security Department affecting about 22,000 Washingtonians
After historic jobless claims in Washington State during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is now working on a massive backlog of appeals from the Employment Security Department (ESD).
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Pilot shortage: 'When there is demand for pilots, that demand can’t get filled instantly'
To fly for an airline, usually, a minimum of 1,500 hours are required. It’s also not unreasonable to see total costs soar up to $100,000 to $200,000 to pay for all the required certificates and ratings.
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
'His balance is gone now,' Family confused after ESD clears overpayment balance with no communication
There are still many left fighting for a waiver from ESD after they were notified of being overpaid in pandemic unemployment benefits.
Seattle program helps small businesses apply for recovery loans as COVID enters next phase
As the state moves to put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, Seattle’s economic office has prepared $8 million in loans for businesses to start getting back on their feet.
Seattle City Council extends outdoor dining permits through January
Eating outdoors in Seattle will continue after city council voted to extend the free street dining permit program through next year.