Paul Ryan holds town hall at Everett Boeing facility
Speaker Paul Ryan toured a Boeing facility in Everett Thursday morning before holding a town hall with employees.Just a day earlier, Ryan rejected a threat by President Donald Trump to shut down the government to force Congress to approve funding for a border wall with Mexico."I don't think a government shutdown is necessary and I don't think most people want to see a government shutdown, ourselves included," the leader of the Republican-controlled House said at a news conference in Oregon where he was promoting tax reform.Ryan argued the House had already passed funding for border security but that the narrowly divided Senate -- where Democrats have considerably more sway over what gets into funding bills -- would need more time to act."The fact is though, given the time of year it is and the rest of the appropriations we have to do, we are going to need more time to complete appropriations process particularly in the Senate," Ryan said.Ryan also said a short-term government funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would probably be needed to keep the government open past September.At a raucous rally in Phoenix Tuesday night, Trump said he would insist on the border wall funding."If we have to close down our government, we're building that wall," Trump said.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also warned against a shutdown over the border security issue."If the President pursues this path, against the wishes of both Republicans and Democrats, as well as the majority of the American people, he will be heading towards a government shutdown which nobody will like and which won't accomplish anything," the New York Democrat said in a statement.In the current politically polarized environment -- when Trump is battling Republicans on the Hill as hard as he is Democrats -- it's highly uncertain if a government shutdown can be avoided.
Speaker Paul Ryan toured a Boeing facility in Everett Thursday morning before holding a town hall with employees.Just a day earlier, Ryan rejected a threat by President Donald Trump to shut down the government to force Congress to approve funding for a border wall with Mexico."I don't think a government shutdown is necessary and I don't think most people want to see a government shutdown, ourselves included," the leader of the Republican-controlled House said at a news conference in Oregon where he was promoting tax reform.Ryan argued the House had already passed funding for border security but that the narrowly divided Senate -- where Democrats have considerably more sway over what gets into funding bills -- would need more time to act."The fact is though, given the time of year it is and the rest of the appropriations we have to do, we are going to need more time to complete appropriations process particularly in the Senate," Ryan said.Ryan also said a short-term government funding bill, known as a continuing resolution, would probably be needed to keep the government open past September.At a raucous rally in Phoenix Tuesday night, Trump said he would insist on the border wall funding."If we have to close down our government, we're building that wall," Trump said.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also warned against a shutdown over the border security issue."If the President pursues this path, against the wishes of both Republicans and Democrats, as well as the majority of the American people, he will be heading towards a government shutdown which nobody will like and which won't accomplish anything," the New York Democrat said in a statement.In the current politically polarized environment -- when Trump is battling Republicans on the Hill as hard as he is Democrats -- it's highly uncertain if a government shutdown can be avoided.
Whole Foods shareholders vote "yes" on Amazon deal
Whole Foods shareholders voted to bless a union with Amazon that the organic grocery chain's CEO called ``love at first sight.''Before agreeing to the $13.7 billion offer, Whole Foods had been under intense shareholder pressure to improve results and retain customers who have more choices about where to get natural foods.Approval from Whole Foods shareholders on Wednesday is one of the steps required to close the deal.
Whole Foods shareholders voted to bless a union with Amazon that the organic grocery chain's CEO called ``love at first sight.''Before agreeing to the $13.7 billion offer, Whole Foods had been under intense shareholder pressure to improve results and retain customers who have more choices about where to get natural foods.Approval from Whole Foods shareholders on Wednesday is one of the steps required to close the deal.
Whole Foods shareholders say yes to Amazon deal
NEW YORK -- Whole Foods shareholders voted to bless a union with Amazon that the organic grocery chain's CEO called "love at first sight."The approval from Whole Foods shareholders on Wednesday is one of the steps required to close the deal.
NEW YORK -- Whole Foods shareholders voted to bless a union with Amazon that the organic grocery chain's CEO called "love at first sight."The approval from Whole Foods shareholders on Wednesday is one of the steps required to close the deal.
Boeing, Northrop get contracts for nuclear missile work
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force said Monday it has awarded contracts to Boeing Co.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force said Monday it has awarded contracts to Boeing Co.
Western Washington celebrates first solar eclipse since 1979
SEATTLE -- People camped out in public parks and backyards across our region, ready to see what happens when the moon travels between the sun and Earth, blocking 93% of the sun over Seattle.Many using protective glasses and looking at the sun weren't alive the last time this happened in the Pacific Northwest 38 years ago.The Seattle Public Library set up a table at Volunteer Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
SEATTLE -- People camped out in public parks and backyards across our region, ready to see what happens when the moon travels between the sun and Earth, blocking 93% of the sun over Seattle.Many using protective glasses and looking at the sun weren't alive the last time this happened in the Pacific Northwest 38 years ago.The Seattle Public Library set up a table at Volunteer Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Starbucks founder questions country's 'moral fiber'
SEATTLE -- Starbucks founder and chairman Howard Schultz says the events surrounding a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend have put the "moral fiber" of the country in question.Schultz said at an employee forum in Seattle on Tuesday that he has "profound concern about the lack of character, morality, humanity," displayed at the rally, according to a recap of the meeting posted on Starbucks' website."The moral fiber, the values, and what we as a country have stood for is literally hanging in the abyss," Schultz told employees. "We are at a critical juncture in American history.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks founder and chairman Howard Schultz says the events surrounding a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend have put the "moral fiber" of the country in question.Schultz said at an employee forum in Seattle on Tuesday that he has "profound concern about the lack of character, morality, humanity," displayed at the rally, according to a recap of the meeting posted on Starbucks' website."The moral fiber, the values, and what we as a country have stood for is literally hanging in the abyss," Schultz told employees. "We are at a critical juncture in American history.
Trump renews Twitter criticism of Amazon
President Donald Trump is renewing his attacks on e-commerce giant Amazon, and he says the company is "doing great damage to tax paying retailers."Trump tweets that "towns, cities and states throughout the U.S. are being hurt - many jobs being lost!"The president has often criticized the company and CEO Jeff Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post.Many traditional retailers are closing stores and blaming Amazon for a shift to buying goods online.
President Donald Trump is renewing his attacks on e-commerce giant Amazon, and he says the company is "doing great damage to tax paying retailers."Trump tweets that "towns, cities and states throughout the U.S. are being hurt - many jobs being lost!"The president has often criticized the company and CEO Jeff Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post.Many traditional retailers are closing stores and blaming Amazon for a shift to buying goods online.
Starbucks debuts Horchata Frappuccino made with almond milk
SEATTLE – Forget about the Unicorn Frappuccino, there's a new drink on the Starbucks menu – the Horchata Almondmilk Frappuccino.Horchata is a classic milk drink spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.
SEATTLE – Forget about the Unicorn Frappuccino, there's a new drink on the Starbucks menu – the Horchata Almondmilk Frappuccino.Horchata is a classic milk drink spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.
Company says 'Starbucks Dreamer Day' ad is fake
Starbucks Corp. is shooting down a rumor that its coffee shops will give discounted drinks and food to undocumented immigrants on Aug. 11.
Starbucks Corp. is shooting down a rumor that its coffee shops will give discounted drinks and food to undocumented immigrants on Aug. 11.
U.S. finalizes deal with Boeing for new Air Force One planes once destined for Russian airliner
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force, which has been looking for ways to lower the cost of new Air Force One planes, agreed Friday to buy two jumbo jets from Boeing that were ordered but never delivered to a now-defunct Russian airline.Two people close to the matter confirmed earlier this week that the Air Force and Boeing were in talks about the two planes that were still in the company's inventory.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force, which has been looking for ways to lower the cost of new Air Force One planes, agreed Friday to buy two jumbo jets from Boeing that were ordered but never delivered to a now-defunct Russian airline.Two people close to the matter confirmed earlier this week that the Air Force and Boeing were in talks about the two planes that were still in the company's inventory.
Starbucks opens new cafe with skills training center inside
WHITE CENTER, Wash.-- A new Starbucks opens Friday in White Center, but this coffee shop has a unique vision: to contribute to local economic development in a low income community, and to help those in the neighborhood get the job skills for a successful future.“I was excited for the fact to come in and hopefully change at least one person’s life,” said shift supervisor, Alix Nickerson.Nickerson decided to transfer from one Starbucks, to this one.
WHITE CENTER, Wash.-- A new Starbucks opens Friday in White Center, but this coffee shop has a unique vision: to contribute to local economic development in a low income community, and to help those in the neighborhood get the job skills for a successful future.“I was excited for the fact to come in and hopefully change at least one person’s life,” said shift supervisor, Alix Nickerson.Nickerson decided to transfer from one Starbucks, to this one.
Boeing draws an airplane in the sky
Boeing spent Wednesday evening drawing an airplane on the sky.The aerospace giant was testing a upgraded engine for its 787 Dreamliner for long endurance flights and reliability and the company had 18 hours to kill.
Boeing spent Wednesday evening drawing an airplane on the sky.The aerospace giant was testing a upgraded engine for its 787 Dreamliner for long endurance flights and reliability and the company had 18 hours to kill.
Starbucks to shutter all Teavana stores, impacting 3,300 workers
NEW YORK – The Starbucks-owned Teavana brand is closing down all its storefronts, in what is the latest blow to struggling American malls.Starbucks announced on Thursday that all 379 Teavana stores -- which are primarily based in malls across the country -- have been "underperforming." The move will impact 3,300 workers."The company concluded that despite efforts to reverse the trend through creative merchandising and new store designs, the underperformance was likely to continue," Starbucks said in a press release.Most locations will shut down by Spring 2018, Starbucks said, and people employed at Teavana locations will be invited to apply for jobs at Starbucks locations in order to preserve their jobs.The coffee giant first announced plans to purchase the struggling tea retailer Teavana in 2012 for $620 million.Teavana's announcement is the latest in a wave of store closings inside American malls.
NEW YORK – The Starbucks-owned Teavana brand is closing down all its storefronts, in what is the latest blow to struggling American malls.Starbucks announced on Thursday that all 379 Teavana stores -- which are primarily based in malls across the country -- have been "underperforming." The move will impact 3,300 workers."The company concluded that despite efforts to reverse the trend through creative merchandising and new store designs, the underperformance was likely to continue," Starbucks said in a press release.Most locations will shut down by Spring 2018, Starbucks said, and people employed at Teavana locations will be invited to apply for jobs at Starbucks locations in order to preserve their jobs.The coffee giant first announced plans to purchase the struggling tea retailer Teavana in 2012 for $620 million.Teavana's announcement is the latest in a wave of store closings inside American malls.
Starbucks to shutter all Teavana stores as sales disappoint
SEATTLE -- Starbucks plans to shutter all its Teavana stores as it seeks to improve sales at its namesake coffee stores.The company said Thursday it will close all 379 Teavana locations over the coming year.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks plans to shutter all its Teavana stores as it seeks to improve sales at its namesake coffee stores.The company said Thursday it will close all 379 Teavana locations over the coming year.
Boeing beats 2Q profit forecasts, raises full-year outlook
DALLAS (AP) — Boeing reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter despite lower revenue, and it raised its forecast for full-year profit on Wednesday, sending both the aircraft maker's stock and the Dow higher.The company is benefiting as profitable airlines continue to order new planes.
DALLAS (AP) — Boeing reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter despite lower revenue, and it raised its forecast for full-year profit on Wednesday, sending both the aircraft maker's stock and the Dow higher.The company is benefiting as profitable airlines continue to order new planes.
Seattle police officers start wearing body cameras
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s executive order requiring all Seattle bicycle patrol officers to be equipped with body cameras began on July 22nd.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s executive order requiring all Seattle bicycle patrol officers to be equipped with body cameras began on July 22nd.
Microsoft closing plant south of Portland, Oregon
WILSONVILLE, Ore. -- Microsoft is closing the Wilsonville, Oregon, plant that produced the Surface Hub, its giant touchscreen computer for conference rooms.The Oregonian reports the company outlined its closure plans in a letter to the state Tuesday.
WILSONVILLE, Ore. -- Microsoft is closing the Wilsonville, Oregon, plant that produced the Surface Hub, its giant touchscreen computer for conference rooms.The Oregonian reports the company outlined its closure plans in a letter to the state Tuesday.
Microsoft to cut up to 3,000 jobs in major reorganization
REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft has announced a major reorganization including plans to layoff several thousand employees around the globe.CNBC reports the company could cut around 3,000 jobs, about 10 percent of its total sales force.
REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft has announced a major reorganization including plans to layoff several thousand employees around the globe.CNBC reports the company could cut around 3,000 jobs, about 10 percent of its total sales force.
Malaysia, Indonesia Muslim groups call for Starbucks boycott
Muslim groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of Starbucks because of the coffee chain's support for LGBT rights.
Muslim groups in Malaysia and Indonesia have called for a boycott of Starbucks because of the coffee chain's support for LGBT rights.
Microsoft, Trump administration clash over email searches
Federal agents persuaded a judge to issue a warrant for a Microsoft email account they suspected was used for drug trafficking.
Federal agents persuaded a judge to issue a warrant for a Microsoft email account they suspected was used for drug trafficking.