Heather Bosch

1 week ago | mynorthwest.com | Heather Bosch

The Trump administration’s shifting tariffs are wreaking havoc on Seattle businesses’ bottom lines and, in some cases, threaten their survival and the jobs they provide. That’s what a group of Western Washington business and industry leaders is claiming. Flanked by Washington U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the group provided details on the impacts of the tariffs. “Our brand is known for patented safe sleep products,” Jeff Demir, the COO of Seattle-based SwaddleDesigns, told KIRO Newsradio.

1 week ago | mynorthwest.com | Heather Bosch

A tree fell on a car on Northeast Seattle after a storm swept through the area. (Photo: James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio) (Photo: James Lynch, KIRO Newsradio) Share FEMA has denied Washington State’s request for federal disaster relief following a “bomb cyclone” in November. However, this denial only affects funding for repairs to public infrastructure, such as utilities and highways. Individuals seeking assistance can still access various forms of aid.

2 weeks ago | mynorthwest.com | Heather Bosch

Tariffs — totaling 104% — are set to go into effect overnight on goods the U.S. imports from China. Meanwhile, China is threatening its own retaliatory tariffs.

3 weeks ago | mynorthwest.com | Heather Bosch

Share Democratic Washington U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell today introduced bipartisan legislation that would set rules a president must follow to enact tariffs. The bill is co-sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa). Under the proposal, the president would be required to explain why a tariff is needed and its potential impact on the economy. After 60 days, the tariff would expire unless Congress passed a joint resolution approving it.

3 weeks ago | mynorthwest.com | Heather Bosch |Frank Lenzi

A new orca calf has been born in the Pacific Northwest, and this baby boasts an impressive family tree. The orca calf belongs to a family of transient killer whales, or “Bigg’s” killer whales, and was first spotted in the Salish Sea on Thursday, March 20, between Port Townsend and the San Juan Islands. “She is part of a line of killer whales that were the very last ones to be captured in Washington state,” Gless said.