Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Viral Starbucks 'Bearista' cup hits eBay for $300
The bear-shaped cold cup started showing up on eBay shortly after its debut for 10 times its retail price.
Woman found dead at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in fourth tragic incident in a month
A woman in her 40s died Sunday after being taken from Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Florida to a nearby hospital, marking the latest in a string of deaths at Walt Disney World in recent weeks, reports say.
‘Sesame Street’ races to Netflix with NASCAR star Bubba Wallace for season 56
“Sesame Street" is set to launch its 56th season on Nov. 10, debuting on Netflix while continuing to air on PBS Kids.
Amazon layoffs hit Washington hard, totaling over 2,000 local jobs
Amazon announced it is eliminating 14,000 corporate jobs globally, with approximately 2,300 layoffs impacting employees in Washington State, primarily in Seattle and Bellevue.
Seattle mayor proposes ban on masks for police, federal agents
Seattle could be the first city in Washington to ban masks for law enforcement, according to a new ordinance proposed by Mayor Bruce Harrell.
Microsoft Azure outage impacts Alaska Airlines website
A Microsoft Azure outage disrupted Alaska Airlines’ systems days after a separate IT failure grounded flights and caused hundreds of cancellations.
Microsoft prepares to spend more on AI as its sales and profit surge
Microsoft reported an 18% increase in quarterly sales, reaching $77.7 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
Meta layoffs to hit Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond
Dozens of employees will be laid off in the greater Seattle area as Facebook's parent company Meta reorganizes their artificial intelligence operations.
Bullfrog Road overpass repairs to bring nighttime I-90 closures in WA
Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum will face periodic nighttime closures once crews begin replacing part of an overpass damaged by a semi-truck, officials said.
Amazon plans 14K job cuts as CEO Andy Jassy streamlines company
This will be one of the largest workforce reductions in the company’s history.
Westbound SR 520 closed from Seattle to Bellevue this weekend
For drivers planning to use SR 520 to get into Seattle this weekend, you may have to find a different route.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Seattle shifting public safety approach, expands CARE Teams
Seattle is shifting its approach to public safety, combining pay raises for officers with added accountability measures and new ways the city responds to 911 calls.
