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Economy

Anti-tax groups reduce prices at Kent gas station to the national average, highlighting contrast

Future 42 and Americans for Prosperity-Washington State set gas prices to $3.82 for two hours at a Kent gas station to protest the cap-and-invest program.

Economy

'We need pharmacies to keep communities safe': Local drug stores vanishing across Washington

Amid the strain, some local pharmacists are now bailing others out of a bad spot.

Local News

Washington truckers taking Dept. of Ecology to court over fuel surcharges

Truckers and farmers say they're illegally being hit with a surcharge as part of the state's Climate Commitment Act.

Economy

Seattle City Council votes down rent control trigger law

The bill proposed the creation of rent control provisions, regulations against rent increases, and establishing a board to authorize exceptions.

Money

Debate continues as Seattle rent control measure approaches vote

If Seattle approves the measure, the state would still need to revoke its ban on rent control for the cap to take effect.

Economy

Washington farmers fight back on illegal fuel surcharge

Farmers are exempt from a costly fuel surcharge being passed on to them by distributors.

Business

Pioneer Square business owners say they feel forgotten during big events in Seattle, year-round

After recent events brought less of a spike in sales than expected, a meeting was held to discuss solutions. Some business owners want to see year-round changes.

Economy

Pioneer Square businesses propose solutions to support sales during events, year-round

After recent events brought less of a spike in sales than expected, a meeting was held to discuss solutions. Some biz owners want to see year-round changes.

Economy

Washington apple growers celebrate India's lifted tariff on agriculture

India recently lifted its retaliatory tariff on U.S. products like apples, lentils and chickpeas. The loss in revenue to apple growers is in the millions.

Economy

Washington apple growers celebrate India's lifted tariff on agriculture

India recently lifted its retaliatory tariff on U.S. products like apples, lentils and chickpeas. The loss in revenue to apple growers is in the millions.

Nation World

Rolling recession? Richcession? What analysts say about the US economy's current path

Analysts point to two trends that may help stave off an economic contraction. Here's how it could all play out.

Cookware containing dangerous amounts of lead still being sold online after expert warnings

Audit: King County Regional Homelessness Authority needs stronger internal controls on finances

El Nino winter to create warmer, drier conditions in Washington

Here's what to expect from this year's El Nino winter in Washington

Western Washington Forecast

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Government shutdown could increase demand at food banks

Anti-tax groups reduce prices at Kent gas station to the national average, highlighting contrast

'We need pharmacies to keep communities safe': Local drug stores vanishing across Washington

Washington truckers taking Dept. of Ecology to court over fuel surcharges

Seattle City Council votes down rent control trigger law

Debate continues as Seattle rent control measure approaches vote

Washington farmers fight back on illegal fuel surcharge

Pioneer Square business owners say they feel forgotten during big events in Seattle, year-round

Pioneer Square businesses propose solutions to support sales during events, year-round

Washington apple growers celebrate India's lifted tariff on agriculture

Washington apple growers celebrate India's lifted tariff on agriculture

Rolling recession? Richcession? What analysts say about the US economy's current path

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