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US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

November 1, 2024, 7:59am Business

America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.… Read story

Most people moving to Washington are coming from these states, new Census Bureau data says

October 31, 2024, 7:44am Business

The U.S. Census Bureau released has released its state-to-state migration estimates for 2023, and it shows that Washington is a popular choice among residents of other west coast states. The… Read story

A food vendor&#039;s cart is parked across from the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

A food vendor&#039;s cart is parked across from the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

November 1, 2024, 1:34pm Business

 Amazon led U.S. stock indexes higher on Friday, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences cemented bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week. Read story

Body of hunter who fell from train trestle has been recovered with aid from Thurston Dive Team

November 1, 2024, 8:15am Business

The body of 24-year-old hunter Haley Benjamin was recovered Tuesday near Matlock, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

November 1, 2024, 8:15am Business

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates, sending the company’s stock up in after-hours trading. Read story

WA Court of Appeals reverses decision in health district data breach lawsuit

November 1, 2024, 7:58am Business

The state Court of Appeals on Thursday reversed a dismissal issued by Chelan County Superior Court over the consequences of a health district data breach. Read story

Machinist AJ Nelson, who has worked for Boeing for six years, works the picket line after union members voted to reject a new contract offer from the company, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

Boeing workers will vote on a new contract offer to end 7-week-old strike

Machinist AJ Nelson, who has worked for Boeing for six years, works the picket line after union members voted to reject a new contract offer from the company, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Renton, Wash.

October 31, 2024, 5:20pm Business

The union representing striking Boeing factory workers says members will vote Monday on a new contract offer from the company that provides slightly bigger wage increases than an offer that was rejected last week. Read story

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

October 31, 2024, 4:09pm Business

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates, sending the company's stock up in after-hours trading. Read story

A sign marking the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in New York&rsquo;s Financial District is shown on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

Stock market today: Microsoft, Meta and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower

A sign marking the intersection of Wall Street and Broadway in New York&rsquo;s Financial District is shown on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.

October 31, 2024, 1:36pm Business

The downside of high expectations thumped Wall Street on Thursday, and Microsoft and Meta Platforms dragged U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. Read story

Members of the U.S. Air Force's 437th Airlift Wing perform a pre-flight check as Boeing Co. hands them out the last C-17 Globemaster III cargo jet for the U.S.

Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

Members of the U.S. Air Force's 437th Airlift Wing perform a pre-flight check as Boeing Co. hands them out the last C-17 Globemaster III cargo jet for the U.S.

October 31, 2024, 12:47pm Business

Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including an 8,000% markup for simple lavatory soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon’s inspector general. Read story