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Tacoma Powerball ticket...
Jason Sutich

Is it yours? $2M Powerball prize waiting at Washington Lottery

A Tacoma resident holds a Powerball ticket worth $2 million, yet to claim the prize from Washington's Lottery.
2 months ago
Potbelly...
Julia Dallas

Potbelly being acquired by gas station chain

Discover the implications of Potbelly's acquisition by a gas station chain and what it means for fans and customers alike.
2 months ago
seattle inflation...
Heather Bosch

The latest on Seattle inflation

Discover the latest on Seattle inflation, which increased 2.8% over the year, including a 0.2% rise in the last two months.
2 months ago
Elon Musk Seattle xAI new office...
Jason Sutich

Elon Musk’s xAI joins Seattle’s AI boom with new Seattle-area office plans

Elon Musk's xAI announces plans for a new office in Seattle, marking a significant expansion in the growing AI landscape.
2 months ago
WA Health Exchange...
Aaron Granillo

Buy insurance through WA Health Exchange? Prepare for sticker shock

Health insurance premiums in Washington's market rise 21% in 2026. Learn how to navigate the WA Health Exchange effectively.
2 months ago
Valley Medical Center King County (1)...
Aaron Granillo

Voters to decide on levy increase for Valley Medical Center

South King County voters consider Proposition 1 for Valley Medical Center funding to enhance healthcare services and facilities.
2 months ago
Activists claim parking tickets during Juneteenth are racist. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Frank Sumrall

Seattle issues nearly 200,000 parking tickets in first half of 2025

The City of Seattle has issued nearly 200,000 parking tickets in the first half of 2025.
2 months ago
powerball lottery washington...
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

From Auburn to Spokane, here are Washington’s ‘luckiest’ lottery stores as Powerball hits $1.8B

With the Powerball jackpot climbing to an estimated $1.8 billion ahead of Saturday night’s drawing, Washington’s Lottery has released a detailed look at the state’s “luckiest” retailers.
2 months ago
sales tax business wa...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

New sales tax targeting business services looms over WA

Starting Oct. 1, some Washington businesses will have to charge new sales taxes for specific services.
2 months ago
cracker barrel rebrand jake and spike...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘So arrogant’: Jake and Spike blast Cracker Barrel’s $700M rebrand attempts

Earlier this week, Cracker Barrel abandoned its plans to rebrand and scrapped its new logo in favor of keeping the "Old Timer" logo in place.
2 months ago
downtown seattle hotels...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Downtown Seattle hotels break record with $126M revenue in July

Downtown Seattle hotels generated $126 million in July, breaking a record for room revenue in a single month set two years prior.
2 months ago
Powerball $1 billion jackpot...
Jason Sutich

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion payout ahead of Saturday’s drawing

The Powerball lottery reaches a staggering $1 billion, offering a potential pre-tax payout of $453.1 million for the winner.
2 months ago
Circle K...
Julia Dallas

Circle K’s flash gas sale is back with 40 cents off per gallon

Enjoy Circle K's flash gas sale with 40 cents off per gallon for Labor Day weekend.
2 months ago
claire's closing wa...
Frank Sumrall

Claire’s to close 290 stores, which ones are closing in WA?

Claire's, a mall retailer of accessories and jewelry primarily aimed towards tween and teen girls, announced it is closing more than 290 stores nationwide.
2 months ago
King County dog attack...
Heather Bosch

King County to pay jogger mauled by dogs $21.5M

King County agrees to pay $21.5 million to settle lawsuit from jogger mauled by dogs.
2 months ago
seattle junior lawyers salaries...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Junior lawyer salaries jump 21% in Seattle, topping $200K median pay

New data from NALP revealed that starting salaries for law careers have jumped 21% since 2021. That puts the median pay for junior lawyers at more than $200,000.
2 months ago
inflation washington...
Julia Dallas

Washington part of region seeing inflation above national average

Inflation in the Pacific region, including Washington, remains above the national average, impacting living costs for residents.
2 months ago
Alaska Airlines (3)...
Heather Bosch

Alaska Airlines is changing its rewards program. Here’s how.

Discover how Alaska Airlines' new rewards program and VISA card enhance benefits for travelers in a changing global market.
2 months ago
powerball prize vancouver washington lottery...
Frank Sumrall

WA resident wins $1M Powerball prize in Vancouver, Jackpot climbs to $526M

A Powerball ticket holder won $1 million in Monday night’s lottery drawing from a ticket purchased at a Vancouver 7-Eleven.
3 months ago
snoqualmie casino...
Frank Sumrall

Snoqualmie Casino’s $400M expansion adds hotel, convention center, and more

Snoqualmie Casino officially launched its $400 million expansion Friday, centered around the opening of a 10-story hotel with 210 rooms.
3 months ago
oil spill puget sound...
Julia Dallas

Shipping company fined for 199-gallon Puget Sound oil spill

A commercial shipping company was fined for an oil spill that released 199 gallons of waste oil into the Puget Sound in 2023.
3 months ago
Gold futures all time high tariffs...
Jason Sutich

Gold futures surge above $3,500 to all-time high amid U.S. tariff concerns

Gold futures hit an all-time high of $3,534 on Thursday after reports of the White House's plans to issue an executive order imposing tariffs on gold.
3 months ago
Washington cannabis sales...
Jason Sutich

Cannabis sales in Washington drop for fifth consecutive year

Cannabis sales in Washington have been trending down for five consecutive years, the Washington Department of Revenue confirmed.
3 months ago
Funko earnings call...
Jason Sutich

Funko investors react to poor earnings call: shares plummet more than 35%

Everett-based collectibles company, Funko POP!, reported a $41 million loss in the second quarter on Thursday.
3 months ago