In a rare public rebuke, former executive editor Marty Baron condemned the deep staff cuts and strategic shifts ordered by owner Jeff Bezos, calling the move a betrayal of the newspaper's journalistic mission.
The storied newspaper, owned by Jeff Bezos, has initiated significant layoffs impacting its sports, books, and foreign desks, amid a wider industry downturn and internal warnings about the erosion of newsroom capacity.
Washington Trust Bancorp reported a stronger-than-anticipated fourth quarter, fueled by margin expansion and robust growth in deposits and wealth management. As the stock rallies post-earnings, analysts are pressing management on the durability of these gains and the bank's strategic execution.
In a pivotal phone conversation, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the escalating crisis in Iran, with Washington intensifying pressure on Beijing and other nations to sever ties with the Islamic Republic.
Amazon's latest round of layoffs hits its home state hardest, with over 2,100 positions eliminated in Washington. The cuts, predominantly in Seattle and Bellevue, signal a continued corporate 'reset' amidst a shifting economic landscape for the region's tech sector.
Oracle has moved to reassure stakeholders that financing for its massive Port Washington data center project is proceeding as planned, even as uncertainty swirls around the funding relationship between key partner OpenAI and chip giant Nvidia.
One month after the dramatic capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's Chavista movement is undergoing a significant internal reorganization, balancing unity efforts with delicate negotiations with Washington.
After four days of a partial government shutdown, a deal brokered under intense White House pressure is set for a final House vote, aiming to reopen key agencies. However, a separate, contentious battle over funding for the Department of Homeland Security has been deliberately postponed, setting the stage for another political clash.
As historic rallies in gold and silver, fueled by Washington policy, show signs of fatigue, analysts like Tom Lee see a potential rotation of capital back into Bitcoin and Ethereum, setting the stage for a crypto rebound.
T-Mobile, the telecommunications giant headquartered in Washington, has filed official notice of permanent layoffs affecting nearly 400 employees across its Bellevue, Bothell, and Woodinville offices, citing evolving business needs.
T-Mobile has filed a WARN notice with Washington state officials, signaling permanent layoffs for 393 employees across multiple locations starting April 2026, amid a broader wave of tech sector workforce reductions.
A second round of trilateral talks on a US-backed peace plan for Ukraine has been delayed to Wednesday, President Zelensky announced. The postponement follows undisclosed discussions between senior Russian and US officials in Florida, raising questions about diplomatic coordination and the path forward.
Initial unemployment filings in Washington fell slightly last week, even as national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings, according to the latest federal data.
Amid mixed quarterly results, Post Holdings' growing Foodservice and Refrigerated Retail momentum is prompting investors to reconsider the company's traditional playbook of M&A and buybacks, raising questions about its future capital allocation priorities.
Despite a fractured electoral landscape, incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is forecast to navigate post-poll negotiations and lead a new coalition government, leveraging nationalist sentiment and his party's pivotal role.
With the IRS now processing returns, Washington taxpayers are looking ahead to their 2026 refunds. Here’s a breakdown of expected timelines, common holdups, and how state-specific credits could affect your wait.
As legislative scrutiny intensifies, Washington's long-standing tech dominance faces a pivotal test. Industry leaders warn that regulatory uncertainty could erode the state's competitive advantage, putting its economic future in the balance.
A fifth-grade teacher and local union representative in Washington state is publicly opposing the statewide teachers' union's stance against upcoming parental rights initiatives, arguing they are necessary to rebuild trust between families and schools.
UBS Group reported a 62% surge in underlying pre-tax profit for Q4 2025, driven by revenue momentum and cost discipline. The bank is nearing its post-merger targets but cautions that unlocking the final tranche of savings hinges on completing Swiss client migrations.
As Post Holdings prepares to release its Q4 results, investors are watching to see if the company can sustain its revenue momentum and improve margins in a competitive shelf-stable food market.
