Business Illegal child labor is surging in WA and across US. Sen. Murray wants to hold businesses accountable A record 138 businesses in Washington were fined for violating child labor laws last year, the highest number in recent memory, according to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat. Monica Nickelsburg
Business After another shooting, The Postman is leaving Seattle's Central District The Postman, a shipping and postal shop in Seattle's Central District, is closing indefinitely, one year after its founder was shot and killed in front of the store. The reason for the closure — continued gun violence in the area. KUOW Staff
Business Fancy food for bite-sized prices, Seattle Restaurant Week offers a taste of the high life Seattle-area restaurants are hoping Seattle Restaurant Week, a two-week dining event starting Oct. 22, will provide a much-needed boost to make up for a post-pandemic lull. Ruby de Luna
Business A tale of two Amazon warehouses: How a workplace safety lawsuit could accelerate automation Monica Nickelsburg
Live, love, Costco: Couple searches the globe for warehouse treasures Dyer Oxley Caroline Chamberlain Gomez Patricia Murphy
Crime Homelessness remains top concern for Seattle voters, but public safety is gaining ground Crime and public safety may soon overtake homelessness as the top concern on Seattle voters’ minds, according to research from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Monica Nickelsburg
Business Washington state's minimum wage is slated to rise in 2024 Washington's minimum wage workers will get a 54 cent bump next year. Dyer Oxley
