These new Washington state laws are now in effect for 2025
With the arrival of 2025 comes a flurry of new laws taking effect. These are some of the key laws to know about this year.
These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know
A new law, which passed unanimously, goes into effect on Jan. 1. It will expand the Stay at Work program to cover 120 days worth of wages up to $25,000 and $2,000 for books, fees, materials and ...
Here are some of Seattle's most notable tech layoffs of 2024
Still, many big-name tech companies in the Seattle area laid off employees in 2024. The Business Journal has compiled some of ...
Wall Street sees more gains ahead after another bumper year for stocks
Investors head into the new year believing the economy on a firm footing. That wasn’t the case at the start of 2024, when ...
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What’s open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Washington?
Government offices and courts are open on New Year’s Eve. However, many are expected to close early. So, it is recommended ...
Starbucks confirms permanent closure of popular location near Pike Place Market
SEATTLE — Starbucks confirmed it is closing a store in a prime location for good. On Tuesday, the company told KOMO News that ...
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Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died
Aaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through the unfolding tragedy of the ...
How Amazon's new return-to-office rule may impact you
The return to office policy that starts Thursday for Amazon employees impacts far more people than just those workers being told they must be in the office.
3 must-knows about employee stock options
If stock options are part of your compensation package, it’s worth your while to get familiar with how they work generally, ...
2 Pacific Northwest cities named among best in the world. Here's where and why
Two Pacific Northwest cities were recently named among the top 100 in the world for 2025. Here's where they rank.
Here are some of Seattle's largest venture funding rounds of 2024
Although still off pace from the pandemic years, venture capital funding in the Seattle area picked up this year.
‘Alcohol gene’ could predict how cocktails may affect you — and there’s a test for it
If you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol, a mutated gene could be the culprit. An at-home DNA test could detect ...