Kroger cites theft & costs for closures, but leaders warn of lost access & revenue in low-income neighborhoods.

Grocery store closures are coming to Puget Sound as Kroger announced it will shut down 60 stores nationwide over the next 18 ...

A permanent retail crime task force is being proposed to address retail theft in King County, in response to Kroger shutting ...

The closures come after Kroger disclosed plans in July to shutter a Fred Meyer in Tacoma and a QFC in Mill Creek. Nominate ...

King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci wants to use a portion of new sales tax revenue to form a retail theft task force ...

It's not the fact that Kroger is closing stores — but which ones it's closing, and why — that has some local officials angry.

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph addresses Fred Meyer store closures that cite crime as reason for closing its doors and the impact on ...

The South Everett Fred Meyer, operated by Kroger, is set to close on October 18, 2025, raising local concerns.

New funding to fight organized retail theft is now part of the campaign platform for Claudia Balducci, who is seeking to become the next King County executive.

Fred Meyer is closing two stores in Everett and Kent, impacting 360 workers amid rising theft and costs, as Kroger faces ...

More Fred Meyer stores in Washington are closing, affecting over 700 jobs and igniting worries about food deserts in the ...

Because I ran into my brother Jace last night in Columbia City, let's end AM with a classic from the golden era of Seattle ...