A $40,000 salary is no longer middle class in Washington state New numbers show that Seattle’s middle class is slipping, and it’s not because people are making less money. It’s because their money doesn’t go as far in rent, taxes and the cost of living. Carolyn Adolph
Why is affordable housing nearly impossible to find on the San Juan Islands? Kim Malcolm talks with Lisa Byers about the lack of affordable housing in San Juan County. Kim Malcolm
After minimum wage boost, Seattle lagged rest of state in new workers A new report says that when Seattle first raised the minimum wage, some workers benefited more than others. David Hyde
Amazon's HQ2 move could be a boon for startups “What we’re hopeful for, as the silver lining of what might happen with HQ2, is that there will be some people who think it’s an opportune time to leave Amazon,” one venture capitalist said. Joshua McNichols
Wildfire smoke is smothering Seattle’s summer economy The true cost of Seattle’s smoke is inestimable, incalculable, and real. Carolyn Adolph
Seattle e-bikes hit by Trump tariffs Starting today, all Chinese-made parts for electric bicycles will be taxed 25 percent. Casey Martin
Northgate Mall may rip the roof off and build a city inside Would you live at the mall, if you could? Light rail is coming to Northgate in three years, and it'll result in a whole new mall experience there. Angela King
Is Seattle's hot housing market starting to cool down? Bill Radke talks about what's happening with Seattle's housing market and if we're currently in a bubble. We talk to James Young, director of the... Sophie Reid
Tariffs are hurting Washington's whiskey industry Now it’s Washington state whiskey distillers who are feeling the sting of the tariff battle. Casey Martin
Rep. Reichert: Trump taking the 'wrong direction' on tariffs Kim Malcolm talks with U.S. Rep Dave Reichert about why he's opposed to President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum. The tariffs affect imports from... Kim Malcolm
