Terms for $1,400 stimulus checks could change, what to know
President Joe Biden on Monday said he was open to negotiating terms for a pending round of economic impact payments, which may indicate that fewer individuals would end up qualifying.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
IRS delays start of 2021 tax filing season to Feb. 12
The Internal Revenue Service will delay the start of tax filing season until Feb. 12, 2021, which pushes the date when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Stimulus check mix-up: Intuit says payments sent to wrong accounts should be deposited correctly ‘within days’
The tax software company Intuit is working with the U.S. Treasury and the IRS after a mix-up involving millions of stimulus payments.
$2,000 stimulus checks on the table after Dems win control of Senate
Democrats pledged to deliver $2,000 stimulus checks to Americans as soon as possible after winning control of the Senate with a pair of victories in Georgia's runoff elections.
Inslee: Washington's new reopening plan based on regions, not counties
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday announced a regional economic reopening plan, with some COVID-19 restrictions on entertainment and individual fitness training being eased next week, but prohibitions on indoor dining at restaurants and indoor gyms remaining.
Some single parents unable to get stimulus money due to exes listing them on taxes
You might be monitoring your bank account or your mail for that second stimulus check - or maybe you’ve already gotten it. But many local families are in a dire position knowing they won’t see a dime of that money.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of second payment
The Internal Revenue Service has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your second stimulus payment.
Seattle yoga studio owner defies governor’s order and opens business
A business owner in Seattle is defying the governor’s order by opening the doors of her yoga studio to customers.
Seattle yoga studio owner defies governor's order and opens business
Seattle yoga studio owner defies governor's order and opens business
Gold Bar restaurant defies governor’s orders
A Gold Bar restaurant is defying the governor’s orders and opening its doors to dine-in customers.
Gold Bar restaurant defies governor's orders
Gold Bar restaurant defies governor's orders
McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, slams 'socialism for rich people'
Senate majority leader has tied $2,000 checks to Section 230 repeal and an election security commission
Lakewood family among the first to receive $600 stimulus payments
Stimulus payments are beginning to show up in people’s bank accounts, including those right here in Western Washington.
Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
Family on Whidbey Island counting on next stimulus check
A mom of three from Whidbey Island says financial support during the pandemic is overdue from the federal government: "Put yourself in our shoes and see if you had my bills, and my kids, and all these things if $600 would make you feel better."
Renters need bailout, say landlords with clients struggling with bills
Last week, Governor Jay Inslee extended a moratorium on eviction for three more months. No doubt, that has been a big relief for renters behind on rent. While there is some help available to property owners, some small-time mom-and-pop landlords worry they might be left behind.
House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Unemployed since June, local art teacher reacts to latest Covid relief bill
Local art teacher Elaine Simons adapted as best she could at the onset of the pandemic.