Business

Politics

New Pot Tax Proposal on Seattle City Council's Radar: Leaked Document

Seattle's city council's considering a new tax on pot sales. A proposal obtained by KUOW is circulating behind closed doors. Advocates say it would help address racial inequities in the industry. But pot business owners are raising questions about how the money will be spent.

Government

Amazon accused by Congress of 'potentially criminal' lies about data use

Amazon is accused of lying to Congress, when the company said it didn’t use data from its third-party sellers to compete with them. Those allegations were made in a letter from the bipartisan House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, accusing Amazon executives of “potentially criminal activity.”

Technology

Lumen (like the field) is pulling out of Russia. What's next?

You probably know the name 'Lumen' because of its connection to one of our major sports stadiums. But it's also one of the largest internet data sources in Russia. Or it was until this week.

Environment

This rancher believes her land was stolen from Native Americans. She’s making amends

Arts & Life

Bainbridge Island man with a Ukrainian energy company pivots to aid delivery

‘Here was a tragic puzzle we could put together to serve Ukrainians.’

Crime

Seattle business leaders weigh in on reports of crime on the rise

From vandalism to theft, store owners across the city of Seattle say they are worried about a rise in crime. And the reasons for the rise, much like the experiences, vary.

Seattle officials say they're fighting crime in this district. The community is fighting for their 'legacy'

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he has a plan to stop crime in “hotspots,” like Little Saigon in the Chinatown-International District. But is that the right approach?

Business

The brave Seattle foodies who opened restaurants during Covid — and flourished

Many Seattle restaurants, including beloved icons like Beth’s Café, Dahlia Lounge, and Tup Tim Thai shuttered during the pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped many more from opening. Meet two restaurant owners who chose to launch new businesses despite uncertain times.

Environment

There's a seed shortage in WA. What does that mean for our beloved forests?

Nearly half of Washington state is forested. That's 22 million acres of douglas firs, red alders, western hemlock, and ponderosa pine, to name a few. But as wildfires grow in both size and regularity, do we have enough seeds for our forests to recover?

Arts & Life

This Seattle bakery sells vegan treats and funds mutual aid efforts

The pandemic caused many people to do a lot of soul searching… leading some to make life-changing decisions. One Seattle biochemist quit her lab job to follow her baking passion.