Higher minimum wage levels help many workers, but there are tradeoffs Reporter Nate Sanford looked into the pros and cons of higher wages, and why they haven’t solved Seattle’s cost of living problems John O'Brien Play AudioListen 6 mins
Week in Review: Boeing, Seattle City Council, and grizzlies Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Live Wire’s Luke Burbank, The Needling’s Lex Vaughn, and Washington Policy Center’s David Boze. Kevin Kniestedt Play AudioListen 52 mins
The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates. Scott Horsley
Why auto workers are asking for a 46% pay raise Bold union demands, bolstered by a tight labor market and frustration throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, are paying off in some sectors with significant raises for workers. Danielle Kaye
The case for a soft landing in the economy just got another boost U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs in July, a slower but still solid pace of growth, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be able to curb inflation without triggering a recession. Scott Horsley
The job market is cooling but still surprisingly strong. Is that a good thing? U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June. That's a solid number, but fewer than the month before. Here are the 5 things we took away from the report. Scott Horsley Play AudioListen 4 mins
Tukwila workers will see a big bump on their next paychecks Tukwila will soon join Seattle and SeaTac in raising the minimum wage. Beginning Saturday, July 1, thousands of workers will earn just under $19 dollars an hour. Ruby de Luna Play AudioListen 1 min
In a surprise, the job market grew strongly in April despite high interest rates The U.S. job market may be getting a second wind. Employers added 253,000 jobs in April, a modest uptick from the month before. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%. Scott Horsley
The job market is cooling as higher interest rates and a slowing economy take a toll U.S. employers added 236,000 jobs in March as hiring slowed from the previous month. Unemployment dipped to 3.5%, from 3.6% in February. Scott Horsley
The Fed raises interest rates by only a quarter-point after inflation drops The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. Price hikes have begun to ease, but the Fed says inflation is not yet tamed. Scott Horsley
