Walmart settled with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards for not providing gig workers with paid sick and safe time, paying out over $170,000 to employees.

A Tacoma teacher, Jordan Henderson, pleaded not guilty to nine charges of child molestation. He was released on a $100,000 bond. Concerns arise over the safety of children in schools.

Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, planning to close stores in several states while maintaining operations online and in remaining locations.

The Sports Bra, a bar focusing on women's sports, is expanding with help from Alexis Ohanian, who is investing through his 776 Foundation, to enhance support for women's sports.

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is considering a new underground copper mining project on a 6,000-acre site near Casa Grande, Arizona, potentially bolstering the state's copper production.

Express Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, disclosing debts close to $1.2 billion. Nearly 100 stores will close, even as the company secures new financing.

Nike plans to lay off 740 employees at its headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, as part of a larger restructuring effort affecting 2% of its global workforce.

Logan Square in Chicago is set to welcome Solar Intentions, an astrology-themed sober bar by entrepreneur Morgan Martinez, funded via Kickstarter and aiming for a summer opening.

Cain Bice from Michigan won $1 million in the lottery after buying extra Powerball tickets, with plans for a new house, car, and Disney trip.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters opened a new location in downtown Portland with a Japandi-style interior, also engaging in a community clean-up initiative to support the revitalization of the area.

Seattle police released footage showing officers fatally shooting a suspect, believed to be a child predator, in a sting operation.

The City of Hutto initiates Stage 1 water conservation due to drought, urging voluntary compliance with watering schedules for residents and businesses.

Timberline Lodge in Oregon, featured in 'The Shining', will reopen after a fire incident, with damage contained thanks to swift action by firefighters and staff.