Upscale grocery store Metropolitan Market to open location in north Ballard Metropolitan Market, a boutique Seattle supermarket chain, is opening a 10th location in Crown Hill, in north Ballard, on August 30. Isolde Raftery
Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that. Juliana Kim
MLB All-Star Week expected to bring in $50 million, but at what cost? Major League Baseball's All-Star Week has arrived in Seattle. Angela King
He had a plane to himself after an 18-hour delay. What happened next was a wild ride Phil Stringer was the only passenger on his long-delayed flight from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, N.C. He credits crew members for their positive attitude — and is planning a trip to visit them soon. Rachel Treisman
The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, showing that hiring is slowing but still solid U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June, marking another respectable month of job growth, though it was slower than in previous months. Scott Horsley
OceanGate suspends its commercial and exploration operations after Titan implosion OceanGate did not offer additional details about pausing its operations. Its CEO, Stockton Rush, was among the five people killed when the company's Titan submersible imploded in June. Ayana Archie
Fire sale: Amazon prepares for Prime Day amid record heat Amazon warehouse workers are preparing for a hot Prime Day, literally. Monica Nickelsburg
DoorDash announced a new hourly pay option — but workers say there's a catch DoorDash workers get paid per delivery — and oftentimes say they make less than minimum wage. DoorDash is now rolling out a new hourly pay option. But it's not that simple. Dara Kerr
How fast can the auto industry go electric? Debate rages as the U.S. sets new rules Automakers are building more electric vehicles, but the EPA wants to set rules pushing them to go even faster. Environmental groups say that's essential; traditional carmakers say it's not feasible. Camila Domonoske
Downtown Seattle businesses prepare for MLB All-Star visitor surge Even the yarn store expects a rush. Joshua McNichols
