The Seattle Times reports on a labor malpractice case in Washington State where $5.4 million in wages has not been collected by the state, leaving workers unpaid since 2018.

Kirkland maintains top AAA and Aaa bond ratings from S&P and Moody's due to strong economic performance and fiscal management, saving on borrowing costs.

Bellevue Utilities is planning a 10-year capital investment to update the city's water services and is engaging residents through open house events and their website.

An Uber driver in Seattle was assaulted and robbed by passengers after refusing to transport a toddler without a car seat. The incident ended with the assailants, including a man and three women, fleeing the scene.

Seattle police arrested a man for possessing child exploitation material after searching his Greenwood home, following a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Seattle's City Council is revising its PayUp law after backlash from restaurants and delivery workers due to added customer fees and decreased orders. Proposed changes may lower driver pay to improve affordability and restore demand.

Shelton High School's football coach Mark Smith resigned following a controversial drill that injured students, with the school board beginning the search for a new coach.

King County is enhancing pet care business transparency, spurred by a fire at The Dog Resort in SoDo that killed one dog and injured another, leading to community calls for reform.

Jared Kushner is developing real estate in the Balkans, including projects in Albania and Serbia, which raise ethical concerns as Trump runs for president.

Gracie Santos Guce turned a lockdown hobby of pie-making into a successful Seattle business, grayseas pies, starting with an event at Dough Baby where her pies sold out quickly.

Mercer Global Advisors is set to acquire Seattle-based MDK Private Wealth Management, a firm specializing in services for ultrahigh-net-worth clients managing about $2.5 billion.

Kiesha Garrison, a former Microsoft director, has created Hey, Black Seattle!, a platform to connect and celebrate the African diaspora in Seattle, emphasizing visibility and networking for the local Black community.

The IRS has introduced Direct File, a no-cost tax filing system available in select states, aimed at simplifying tax returns for citizens with uncomplicated financial situations.