Seattle's economy is complicated. Inflation, tariffs, AI, layoffs. It's a lot to keep track of.

That's where we come in. I'm Joshua McNichols. And I'm Monica Nicholsberg.

We host Booming, a podcast about the economic forces shaping our lives here in the Pacific Northwest.

Every week, we dig into the big questions about our economy and where you

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Hey, good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Monday. This is Seattle now. Recent moves from Starbucks executives suggest the company is trying to uproot from its Seattle origins. Does it make more sense for them to stay or for them to go?

Seattle Times business reporter Paul Roberts will spill the beans in a minute, but first, let's get you caught up.

Local tribes and indigenous-led organizations will get $5.5 million to help them adapt to climate change.

The first People's Climate Fund is paid for through Seattle's payroll tax.

One of the recipients, the Snoqualmie tribe, plans to use the grant to rebuild from last

December's historic flooding and restore fish habitat. The nonprofit Feed Seven Generations got

funding to help restore indigenous food sources that are resilient to climate change.

Other recipients plan to use the grant money to help reduce emissions and invest in climate-friendly

economic development. Seattle Parks is increasing off-leash dog enforcement. Axios reports the

city will expand animal control to daily enforcement with two officers patrolling parks seven days a week.

Currently, the city has only a single officer who patrols Wednesday through Saturday.

Dogs are required to be leashed in nearly all public spaces in Seattle, except for areas designated as off-leash. Axio says the enforcement will

primarily focus on educating the public about the rules. And Seattle Restaurant Week is back.

More than 200 restaurants, bars, and food trucks are offering curated menus and fixed prices,

ranging from 20 to 65 bucks. Organizers say it's a chance

to support your favorite restaurants and explore some new ones. This year, it's more regional

than ever with participating restaurants in Edmonds, Issaquah, and even Bonnie Lake, and

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