Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price Trump pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil "to benefit the people" of both countries. The Associated Press
Attempting to predict the economy in 2026 Economists may have a pretty dismal record with predictions. But we're still interested in what they see in their non-existent crystal balls. Greg Rosalsky
The latest on Italian pasta tariffs The Trump administration has rolled back an earlier threat of high tariffs on Italian pasta.
Flooding won’t dampen Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Evacuations driven by flood risk cost retailers and other businesses in the Skagit Valley tens of thousands of dollars, but the damage to one iconic product from the region appears to be minimal. Monica Nickelsburg
Why the dollar fell over 9% in 2025, and what to expect in 2026 The dollar fell over 9% in 2025, its worst annual performance since 2017. The declines reflect a volatile year for the U.S. economy, with investors likely facing another unpredictable 12 months. Ayesha Rascoe
Warren Buffett officially retires as Berkshire Hathway's CEO The legendary 95-year-old investor spent decades building his company into one of the world's largest and most powerful. Now Greg Abel is taking it over. Maria Aspan
It's the year's biggest economic buzzword, but what exactly is a 'K-shaped' economy? We unpack one of the biggest economic buzzwords of 2025: What is a "K-shaped' economy? Stephan Bisaha
The year in numbers: 2025 in Seattle and Washington state Record-breaking protests. A historic run for the Mariners. Mass tech layoffs. The closest local election in decades. Here are some of the numbers that shaped KUOW’s stories this year. Teo Popescu
The state of the U.S. economy as 2025 draws to a close The U.S. economy chugs into the new year in stronger shape than many forecasters had expected. But Americans remain wary about the high cost of living. Scott Horsley
Americans are selling plasma to make extra money The U.S. is one of a handful of nations that allows people to sell their plasma.
