90 days to make a life: One Afghan family’s resettlement in Washington state Afghans continue to top the list of new refugee arrivals in Washington state. More than 5,000 have resettled here in the past two years. For this first wave of refugees from Afghanistan, it can be a lot to figure out from scratch. Especially when the resettlement process gives families only three months of support. Kamna Shastri
Have economists gone out of fashion in Washington? Once the high priests of policy, economists may now be seeing lower demand. But who's taking their place? Greg Rosalsky
What's next after Fed cut interest rates? The move is meant to encourage economic growth while keeping inflation in check. But what might this news mean for housing prices and consumer spending?
Off the Charts: More people are returning to the office. Is Seattle traffic about to get worse? Seattle's population has increased by over 15,000 residents since the start of the pandemic, while average commute times have gone down slightly from 28.4 minutes to 25.5 minutes—due in no small part to work-from-home policies. Teo Popescu
Fed lowers interest rates The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday by half a point. How does that impact families, people buying or selling a home or saving for retirement?
Here are 4 ways the Federal Reserve's big rate cut could change the housing market Here's a look at what the Federal Reserve's rate cut will mean for those looking to buy — or sell — a home. Laurel Wamsley
What will the Fed lowering interest rates mean for you? Does this mark the official end of inflation? The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates Wednesday after raising rates for several years to fight soaring prices.
The Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates in a big moment for the economy The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as easing inflation fears gives way to concern about the job market. Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. Here's what to know The Fed is expected to start cutting interest rates on Wednesday — marking a milestone in the central bank's long-running battle against inflation. Scott Horsley
Interest rates are set to drop, but it's unclear when consumers will feel the impact The Federal Reserve is gearing up to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020 -- but a key decision looms: whether to start small or big. Scott Horsley