What some Seattle businesses learned from shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic Health officials have shut down Duke’s Chowder House in West Seattle after several employees tested positive for Covid-19. It’s not the first time a business has closed and it’s likely not going to be the last. A Seattle brewing company shares what it learned after it closed. Ruby de Luna
Western Washington housing market is red hot right now While the economy shrinks, and unemployment rises, the Western Washington housing market is heating up. Dean Rebhuhn with Village Home and Properties explains why bidding wars for homes are emerging. Angela King
Seattle City Council advances new tax on large businesses Seattle is one step closer to implementing a tax on large businesses. City council members passed legislation out of the budget committee on Wednesday that would tax companies with a yearly payroll of $7 million or more. Kate Walters
Black-owned businesses have seen increased support amid protests. But will that be enough? In the aftermath of the protests of George Floyd’s killing, there have been calls to support Black-owned businesses, especially restaurants. Many African American businesses welcome the effort, but say it will take more to fill the deep racial cracks that the protests and the pandemic have exposed. Ruby de Luna
Washington's new mask requirement is here. What does that mean for you? Short answer: if you're already using your mask correctly, not much. Esmy Jimenez
Outdoor space for dining and retail might help businesses, but may impede people with disabilities, advocates worry Businesses can now temporarily use sidewalks and private parking spaces for outdoor seating and retail. The moves comes after King County loosened some regulations to help businesses during the pandemic. Ruby de Luna
Restaurant workers have mixed feelings about Phase 2 reopening Even with some restaurants reopening for dining under Phase 2, many customers are still uneasy, according to a recent survey by Seattle Eater. And it goes both ways. Ruby de Luna
Seattle bar reopens after Covid-19 shutdown: Not a lot of people 'but it's 15 more than zero' The Streamline tavern is just one of the Seattle businesses coming back after the coronavirus shutdown. Kim Shepard
Chinatown businesses vandalized — again It’s been a tough spring for Seattle’s Chinatown International District. Businesses there were hit hard even before the state’s stay at home order. This past weekend stores and restaurants were vandalized and robbed. Ruby de Luna
All-electric commuter plane begins flight testing in Moses Lake A Cessna commuter plane retrofitted in Washington state has taken the crown of biggest all-electric airplane now flying. Redmond, Washington-based... Tom Banse
