Biden's student loan relief plan blocked
President Biden's student loan repayment plan is facing major hurdles because of federal judges in Kansas and Missouri.
Major retailers closing doors amid inflation
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of their brick and mortar stores across the U.S.
Is college worth it? Pros and cons to consider before applying
Dan Roccato, a finance professor at University of San Diego, joins Good Day Seattle to discuss if it is actually worth it to go to college. In this video, we weigh out the pros and cons of paying for school.
Solid job gains clash with U.S. economic pessimism
Despite some improvement in the economy, most Americans feel they still aren't getting any relief.
Best ways to avoid wasting money on late fees
University of Sand Diego finance professor Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to teach the best ways to avoid wasting your money on late fees.
Everett could vote on new, higher minimum wage
Workers in Everett could soon be paid a higher minimum wage, according to a report from the Everett Herald.
Federal funding for farmworker housing aims to keep grocery prices down
New federal funding aims to alleviate the shortage of safe and affordable farm labor housing across the U.S., helping prevent a potential spike in produce prices as well.
King County pilot program provides extra $500 a month to those in need
With many feeling like the cost of living goes up by the day, a new King County pilot program aims to help those struggling to make ends meet.
Is it cheaper to live in Seattle or an all-inclusive resort?
A Seattle man posed a question on TikTok, "Is it cheaper to live in Seattle or an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Dominican Republic?" This morning, he joins Good Day Seattle in studio to talk about his findings.
City Council proposal could lower delivery driver minimum wage law in Seattle
Seattle City Council is considering a proposed ordinance related to app-based worker labor standards that advocates say would harm gig workers in Seattle.
Survey: Workers estimate they need $1.8M to retire
A survey from Charles Schwab says workers estimate they need to save nearly $2 million in order to retire.
Tax filing deadline is today
Time is running out to file your taxes. Here's what to do if you're not ready to file by today's deadline.
Iran's attack on Israel: Oil prices expected to rise
Oil prices could go up after Iran's weekend attacks on Israel.
The push for equitable access to fresh produce
Making fresh produce equitable, accessible and sustainable. That's the goal of the Tilth Alliance, a non-profit that works with farmers based in Washington state.
This is why the price of gas is so high right now
Gas prices have hit the most expensive prices seen in the last six months.
Biden cancels $6B in student loans for public service workers
The Biden administration announced it is canceling $6 billion in student loans for nearly 80,000 public service workers.
Luckiest stores to buy a lottery ticket in Washington
Are you hoping to win the jackpot this year? The Washington State Lottery released a list of the state's top 10 luckiest retailers.
COVID fraud: Woman sentenced for using nearly $500k in business aid for luxury purchases
A Seattle woman has been sentenced for defrauding a COVID assistance program and using that money that was meant for company payroll and instead went on luxury shopping sprees, bought collectible cars, and failed BitCoin investment.
Cost-cutting measures could impact Seattle summer camps for disabled youth
Faced with a staggering budget deficit of a quarter-billion dollars, the city of Seattle is desperately trying to save money. But could a cost-cutting measure come at the price of canceling valuable summer camps for kids with disabilities?
President launches task force to battle price hikes
President Joe Biden just launched a new task force to battle corporate pricing.