Amazon to expand data centers in northeastern Oregon, reaping more tax breaks Amazon’s ever-expanding footprint in Seattle — and the polarizing growing pains that accompany it — contrasts what’s currently happening in northeastern Oregon. Tom Banse
Want cash back? You now have to pay a fee at QFC, other Kroger stores If you're in the habit of getting cash back when you check out at a Kroger store, there's something you should know. Customers getting cash back when they use their debit cards now have to pay for that convenience if the amount exceeds 99 cents. Kate Walters
Parenting in the age of Alexa? It’s complicated This week’s episode of Prime(d) talks about the relationship between children and Alexa, Amazon’s AI-powered virtual assistant. Kids love to ask Alexa questions. And Alexa is listening. Joshua McNichols
'Who run the world?' At night, Seattle's immigrant women Fatima had sewn up her dress one inch so that she could vacuum on the floors of a downtown Seattle high rise. Esmy Jimenez
Queen of the Skies returns to Central Washington to become flying testbed An iconic Boeing jet model nicknamed the Queen of the Skies swooped back into Moses Lake, Washington, Tuesday where it once was a regular presence. This queen will be accessorized to carry bling under its wing while it's there. Tom Banse
Seattle construction causes two major gas leaks in a week Seattle has had two major gas leaks in less than a week, both caused by construction workers digging in the wrong place. John Ryan
Amazon quietly publishes its political views. Here they are Amazon has always been a company founded on strong principles: leadership principles such as “learn and be curious” and “hire and develop the best”. Now the company has published a list of its political positions. Carolyn Adolph
Business tries to claw its way back in Seattle City Council races The labor movement is currently in the driver's seat on the Seattle City Council. But with seven council seats in play this year, business is trying to grab the wheel. David Hyde
Seattle settles Showbox lawsuit, but theater's fate still uncertain The city of Seattle’s battle with the owner of the Showbox theater property appears to be over for now – with an agreement that would allow redevelopment of the site. Gil Aegerter
