With SNAP in flux, Seattle food banks expect a surge

Following two federal court rulings, the Trump Administration said it would partially fund SNAP benefits this month. The uncertainty surrounding SNAP is expected to increase demand at Seattle food banks. We talk with Deb White, a Plymouth Housing...

Expected slide in Washington state unemployment trust fund balance could trigger new tax

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard Washington businesses would need to shoulder roughly $700 million in additional taxes in a few years unless the projected finances of the state’s unemployment insurance fund improve....

Andrew Pravlik Shares a Lifetime of Financial Expertise, Resilience, and Client...

Andrew Pravlik has spent more than three decades in the financial services industry, guiding individuals and businesses through the complexities of investment, wealth management, and long-term financial planning. His career began in 1992 at the...

As trade deadline looms, the 49ers are searching for an identity amid injuries

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Even before the San Francisco 49ers kicked off against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, defensive coordinator Robert Saleh repeatedly warned anyone who would listen of the upcoming rollercoaster ride that would be this...

What to Do in Seattle if You’re Here for Business (2025)

As much as any city, Seattle is synonymous with the tech industry. Over the past 40 years, Seattle and its suburbs have seen hometown heroes like Microsoft and Amazon grow into some of the biggest businesses on the planet. Around them has sprung...

From Resilience to Recognition: The Journey of Washington’s Latino Entrepreneurs

When Marcos Wanless founded the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2016, he wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He just saw that something essential was missing. “At that time, Seattle and King County didn’t have an active Latino Chamber,” he...

Q&A: Banchero on Finals hopes, Seattle hoops and more

Paolo Banchero: “Whatever it is my team needs me to do, I’m willing to do it.” Paolo Banchero is restless. That’s a common personality trait for players his age and ability and competitive streak, they tend to crave success. At the same time, he’s...

Will Seattle mayoral race be an indicator of a national political trend?

SEATTLE — Is Seattle about to make a statement about national politics? That’s just one of the questions surrounding the Seattle mayoral race, as the incumbent Bruce Harrell seeks to overcome a strong challenge from newcomer Katie Wilson. Harrell...

Seattle commits up to $8 million in emergency funds to avert local food crisis amid federal SNAP uncertainty

The City of Seattle is dedicating up to $8 million in emergency funding for local food banks and meal services to ensure food security for residents facing disruptions in federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The...

Krishnadasan leads Caldier in 26th District Senate race

State Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat and former Peninsula School District Board member who nearly a year ago was appointed to fill a vacant Senate position in Washington’s 26th Legislative District, holds a narrow lead over six-term Republican...

Reports: Ravens trade for Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, send back conditional pick

More reinforcements are on the way for the Ravens defense after the team traded for Titans edge Dre’Mont Jones, according to reports. Jones, 28, a 2019 third-round pick, has 4.5 sacks in his last four games in Tennessee. On Sunday, Jones recorded...

Seattle hand-drawn animation festival takes over The Grocery Studios

When animator Stefan Gruber was eight, they saw a dog run across a wall, not in real life, but in Jules Engel’s hand-drawn short “Accident,” projected during a Pioneer Square art walk. That was the first time Gruber felt the magic of animation. As...

Cowboys, Lions, Bills and Bears get bad news from CBS Sports' Seahawks trade rumor

The Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears are all likely hoping that the Seattle Seahawks make cornerback Riq Woolen available at the deadline. That's because all four teams have a need at cornerback. The Cowboys have...

I'm the CEO of an AI company based in the US and India. Seattle and Bengaluru have pros and cons — here's how I make it work.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sid Masson, 37, the founder of Wokelo AI. The following has been edited for length and clarity. After spending roughly three years as a consultant at Deloitte, I was feeling hollow. Due to the...

NFL trade deadline: Saints players who could, or should be on the move

The NFL trade deadline is this afternoon. Will any players from the New Orleans Saints be on the move? Several names have been thrown around in recent weeks. A few longtime veterans like Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Alvin Kamara aren't...

Starbucks sells 60% of its China business to Boyu Capital amid local coffee war

Starbucks said it will sell control of its operations in China to private equity firm Boyu Capital in a deal valuing the business at $4 billion, as the U.S. coffee giant seeks to reignite growth in its second-largest market amid intensifying...

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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...

Starbucks sells majority stake in China business as local competitors eat into market share

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Washington state spent a billion in tax breaks to help tech dominate. Was it worth it?

Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) Three decades ago, a promising young industry was taking hold in Washington. The technology sector was robust and growing fast. Microsoft had made the Pacific Northwest home, while newer companies flocked...

Washington state education leaders are all in on using AI in the classroom. Why?

Simone Carter / The Olympian (TNS) Washington is leaning into using AI in the classroom. The goal: to embrace the inevitable as artificial intelligence becomes more ubiquitous — a change from the approach educators took to the advent of social...