Fans of Little Red Hen, banjos and fiddles in hand, rally to save Seattle honky-tonk The Little Red Hen survived the pandemic. But now a landlord-tenant dispute is threatening the bar's future. Amy Radil
How Seattle could raise more money by lowering most business taxes Seattle leaders want to give the city’s business tax system a makeover. Wealthy companies like Amazon could end up paying more and small businesses, like restaurants, could end up paying nothing. Joshua McNichols
NTSB chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Tuesday that the heroic actions of the crew aboard an Alaska Airlines flight ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff. Associated Press
Barnes & Noble to take over University Book Store space in Seattle's U District After more than 100 years in business as an independent bookstore, the University Book Store in Seattle’s U District will soon be home to Barnes & Noble. Patricia Murphy
Microsoft to lay off nearly 2,000 employees in Washington state In a statement, a Microsoft spokesperson said the cuts are “necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace." Monica Nickelsburg
Seattle considers smart kiosks ahead of FIFA World Cup. Privacy advocates say that could be risky With Seattle set to host six FIFA World Cup matches next year, the Downtown Seattle Association is urging the City Council to green-light a plan to install up to 80 interactive digital kiosks across the city's business districts. Noel Gasca
Washington, other states sue to regain electric-vehicle funding as sales sag As electric vehicle sales slump, Washington and 15 other states have sued the Trump administration for blocking funding for vehicle charging stations. John Ryan
Rite Aid to close Bartell Drugs unless buyer emerges Bartell Drugs customers are mourning what could be the end of the beloved local pharmacy. Monica Nickelsburg
Bill Gates pledges remaining fortune to Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of his remaining tech fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will now close in 2045, earlier than previously planned. Associated Press
Eastside light rail expands this Saturday. Business owners are preparing A new light rail station opens up in Downtown Redmond this Saturday. This station, along with another at Marymoor Park, brings the number of Eastside stations to 10. Joshua McNichols