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Economy16.10.2026 01:32

U.S. toy prices rise 6.6% as tariffs and energy costs may add pressure

Toy prices rose 6.6% over the past year, while tariffs and energy costs may be adding pressure ahead of the holiday shopping season.

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Economy15.10.2026 01:13

Portage Bay Café to close West Seattle Junction location October 25

The owner cited limited indoor seating and rising costs and said the company is seeking places for nearly all West Seattle staff at its other restaurants.

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Economy12.10.2026 12:21

Seattle cruise season scheduled to end October 11

Norwegian Encore and Noordam are scheduled to depart as Seattle’s 2026 cruise season closes; a preliminary 2027 schedule starts in late March.

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Economy09.10.2026 17:17

Microsoft’s PERM suspension raises questions for Seattle-area workers

The administration is halting Microsoft’s access to a green card sponsorship program; the company disputes its claims about visa hiring.

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Economy08.10.2026 01:46

Seattle mayor forms task force to strengthen and diversify economy

The group will examine barriers to business growth and deliver initial findings by February 2027.

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Economy06.10.2026 01:07

Report finds Seattle taxes grew more than five times faster than population

An ECONorthwest report estimates that businesses paid a rising share of Seattle’s taxes as total collections grew.

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Economy03.10.2026 21:16

Amway, affiliates agree to $225 million settlement over alleged recruiting deception

The FTC and Washington state alleged misleading earnings claims in a case that ended with a $225 million settlement.

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Economy02.10.2026 17:52

Seattle police payroll error led to more than $13 million in overpayments

About 900 SPD employees received excess retroactive pay after the department used the wrong baseline year, according to the city.

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Economy02.10.2026 14:47

U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%

September hiring fell short of forecasts, while revisions lowered job gains for the prior two months.

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Economy02.10.2026 14:47

U.S. adds 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment reaches 4.2%

September hiring fell short of forecasts, and revisions reduced the job totals previously reported for July and August.

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Economy18.09.2026 07:27

Fed raises rates after three years

The Federal Reserve raised rates by a quarter point and signaled more hikes could follow as it tries to slow inflation.

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Economy17.09.2026 19:17

Fed lifts rates by quarter point

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday by a quarter point, its first increase in more than three years.

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Economy16.09.2026 00:44

Puget Sound leaders push economic reset

Business leaders launched a new regional effort after Puget Sound job losses and worsening business rankings in Washington.

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