Seattle's Pike Place Market will remain car free into 2026 Citing positive feedback, increased foot traffic, and a need for more research, Seattle’s Pike Place Market is extending its car-free experiment through next spring. Nate Sanford
Hackers have exploited a vulnerability of Microsoft SharePoint servers. Here's what to know Microsoft has issued an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in Microsoft’s widely-used SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some U.S. government agencies. Associated Press
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after data center equipment failure grounds all flights Alaska Airlines has resumed operations after the failure of a critical piece of hardware forced the airline to ground all its flights for approximately three hours, but the effects will linger into Monday, the company announced. Associated Press
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
