Hear it again: Could this be the end of the ski bum? There was a silver lining to the soggy, cold May we just had... It means local skiers can keep bombing down the mountain an extra couple weeks. Crystal Mountain has extended its season through June 12th. Libby Denkmann
Seattle to weigh new tax hikes on big businesses like Amazon and other 'progressive' options The latest Seattle City budget forecast anticipates a $35 million gap for 2023, and council member Teresa Mosqueda said future deficits are expected to be even worse. “It's actually a longer-term revenue gap that we are needing to close,” she said. And Mosqueda said new taxes are needed. David Hyde
Biden names combatting inflation and rising costs as his top domestic priority In an address from the White House Tuesday, President Biden contrasted his administration's plans to tackle rising costs with what he called Republicans' "ultra-MAGA" plan. Deepa Shivaram
Seattle rents are through the roof Housing in Seattle is getting even more expensive, even faster. Rent prices are skyrocketing Clare McGrane
How clean energy could be good for your wallet as well as the environment Clean energy advocates argue Washington will continue to be vulnerable to these price fluctuations unless we move away from the global oil market — not just Russian oil. Katie Campbell
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. Sarah Leibovitz
The all-cash housing craze As if buying a house in the Seattle area isn't hard enough already, enter the all-cash offer. These bids are often the ticket to buying a house in the region, and they're getting easier for people without existing wealth to access. Clare McGrane
Seattle Now: Why is everything so expensive? Prices for everything from gas to food to housing have skyrocketed in the last year. Seattle is being hit harder than the rest of the country — we had the second-highest inflation rate, behind Atlanta. So what's going on? Clare McGrane
No more yurts. Orcas Islanders want affordable places year-round If you can find a place to live and work on Orcas Island you’re set. But who's got the land? Libby Denkmann
It's been a good year for Pike Place Market artisans in Seattle. Some say the best Supply chain disruptions might be making it hard to shop for things like flat screen TVs. But at the Pike Place Market, some local artisans are benefiting. Joshua McNichols
