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Zebra mussels, an invasive species in Washington, were recently found in a wholesale market in the state.

Invasive mussels found in Washington wholesale store could cost state millions

Zebra mussels, an invasive species in Washington, were recently found in a wholesale market in the state.

August 22, 2024, 7:28am Business

At least 12 invasive zebra mussels were found in aquatic moss balls sold for aquariums in a Renton, Washington, aquatics nursery wholesaler on Aug. 5. Read story

Homes were razed by the Gray Fire on the western shore of Silver Lake on Aug. 31, 2023.

Inland Power says sparks that caused Gray fire were not predictable, denies liability in response to lawsuit

Homes were razed by the Gray Fire on the western shore of Silver Lake on Aug. 31, 2023.

August 22, 2024, 7:24am Business

Inland Power and Light denied responsibility for the Gray fire earlier this month when responding to a lawsuit brought by Medical Lake- area residents impacted by the blaze. Read story

Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool

August 21, 2024, 2:05pm Business

Most Federal Reserve officials agreed last month that they would likely cut their benchmark interest rate at their next meeting in September as long as inflation continued to cool. Read story

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in New York.

Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts

The New York Stock Exchange is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in New York.

August 21, 2024, 1:50pm Business

U.S. stocks ticked higher Wednesday after more big companies delivered profit reports that topped analysts’ expectations. Read story

Ridgefield, Kalama ports get grants aimed at reducing emissions

August 21, 2024, 1:43pm Business

A total of $26.5 million in state funding was awarded to 11 Washington ports for projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons in the next 10 years. Read story

FAA sent 43 more cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution

August 21, 2024, 1:12pm Business

U.S. officials say they are referring fewer unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution than they did during the pandemic, although they say the number of incidents remains too high. Read story

Government: U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March

August 21, 2024, 12:56pm Business

The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday. The revised total adds to evidence that the job market has been slowing and likely reinforces the Federal Reserve's plan to start cutting interest rates soon. Read story

Scuba divers arrive at the harbor of Porticello, southern Italy, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Rescue teams and divers returned to the site of a storm-sunken superyacht Tuesday to search for six people, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who are believed to be still trapped in the hull 50 meters (164-feet) underwater.

Divers find 5 bodies during search of superyacht wreckage after it sank off Sicily, 1 still missing

Scuba divers arrive at the harbor of Porticello, southern Italy, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. Rescue teams and divers returned to the site of a storm-sunken superyacht Tuesday to search for six people, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who are believed to be still trapped in the hull 50 meters (164-feet) underwater.

August 21, 2024, 8:33am Business

Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily recovered at least one body Wednesday, as the search continued for more missing passengers and questions intensified about why the sailboat sank so quickly. Read story