Christian Balderas

Seattle

Anchor and Reporter at KSBW-TV (Salinas, CA)

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Articles

University District businesses say they're losing money in the wake of Trump's looming reciprocal tariffs

1 day ago | king5.com | Christian Balderas

SEATTLE — Despite President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on global tariffs, small businesses in Seattle’s University District said the effects are already being felt. “Coffee prices globally are higher than I’ve ever seen them,” said Chris Peterson, owner of Café Allegro — a popular coffee shop known as the oldest in Seattle, located near the University of Washington campus. Peterson imports bags for his coffee from China and unroasted coffee beans from Latin America and South Africa.
Edmonds City Council scraps proposal to sell city park

2 days ago | king5.com | Christian Balderas

EDMONDS, Wash. — After a month of significant public backlash, the Edmonds City Council unanimously voted to scrap plans to sell a public park to help alleviate the city’s budget challenges. This comes after Councilmember Vivian Olsen, who proposed the sale, formally requested the idea be removed from a list of 28 amendments to the city’s long-term plan. “Thank you to Councilmember Vivian Olsen.
Gig Harbor family searches for accessible housing after fire burns down home

5 days ago | king5.com | Christian Balderas

GIG HARBOR, Wash. — A family in Gig Harbor is working to move forward and rebuild their lives after their home burned down last week. “You need to focus on what is present. I can’t dwell on the past so if you bring it up I start crying so I can’t do that,” Gunda Meissner said. Late at night on April 8, the Meissner family home, located on the 4400 block of 88th Avenue Northwest, burst into flames. Fire crews were forced to demolish the entire structure. “It looks like a war zone,” Meissner said.
Seattle Pride warns of budget shortfall after sponsorship deals fall through

1 week ago | kgw.com | Christian Balderas

SEATTLE — Seattle Pride is asking for community donations to help cover a $350,000 budget shortfall caused by a loss of corporate sponsorships, which the nonprofit attributes to DEI rollbacks and political attacks on the LGBTQ community. If Seattle Pride’s budget doesn’t improve, Executive Director Patti Hearn said next year’s Pride celebration could be noticeably different — like a shorter parade or more paid events. “It's relatively urgent,” she said.
Des Moines business fined over $166,000 for causing two propane explosions

1 week ago | king5.com | Christian Balderas

UNION, Wash. — A Des Moines storage tank company is facing a hefty fine from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) for causing back-to-back explosions at a Mason County resort that sent two workers to the hospital. Calhoun Tanks and Services has been hit with a maximum penalty of $166,423 according to L&I spokesperson Dina Lorraine.
Washington's fishing industry will likely suffer from Trump, China's tariff battle

2 weeks ago | kgw.com | Christian Balderas

SEATTLE — The escalating tariff battle between the United States and China is expected to have a major impact on Washington state. China, being Washington’s largest trading partner, accounted for $693 million in seafood and agricultural exports in 2024, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA). In 2023 alone, $166 million worth of fish and seafood was exported to China, as reported by the WSDA.
Little Saigon businesses warn Trump's tariff on Vietnam will increase prices, close stores

2 weeks ago | king5.com | Christian Balderas

SEATTLE — Businesses in Seattle’s Little Saigon are anxiously awaiting a decision from President Donald Trump on a proposed tariff on Vietnamese imports, which they fear will force them to raise prices. The 46% tariff is scheduled Wednesday to take effect. “46% is too much for the Vietnamese people,” said Dong Nguyen, who owns Phở Số 1. “Things are already getting so expensive.
Microsoft 50-year celebration met with excitement, employee protests

2 weeks ago | ktvb.com | Christian Balderas

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft attempted to capitalize on its 50 year anniversary, touting a new era as a leader in artificial intelligence at a celebration at its Redmond headquarters on Friday. "The impact of the next ten years will be greater than any other ten-year period in the company’s history," said co-founder Bill Gates during the event.
Microsoft 50-year celebration met with excitement, employee protests

2 weeks ago | krem.com | Christian Balderas

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft attempted to capitalize on its 50 year anniversary, touting a new era as a leader in artificial intelligence at a celebration at its Redmond headquarters on Friday. "The impact of the next ten years will be greater than any other ten-year period in the company’s history," said co-founder Bill Gates during the event. Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, the tech giant’s mission is to make AI part of everyday life.
Microsoft 50-year celebration met with excitement, employee protests

2 weeks ago | kgw.com | Christian Balderas

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft attempted to capitalize on its 50 year anniversary, touting a new era as a leader in artificial intelligence at a celebration at its Redmond headquarters on Friday. "The impact of the next ten years will be greater than any other ten-year period in the company’s history," said co-founder Bill Gates during the event. Under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, the tech giant’s mission is to make AI part of everyday life.