On Red Cup Day, Starbucks workers vote to strike in 45 cities
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
Starbucks employees held walkouts at dozens of stores nationwide on Thursday to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Microsoft reported an 18% increase in quarterly sales, reaching $77.7 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
Amazon cutting 14k corporate jobs
14,000 Amazon employees could be without a job as the company announced layoffs.
14,000 Amazon employees could be without a job as the company announced layoffs.
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.
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.
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 to cut 14K corporate jobs in AI pivot
Thousands of employees at Seattle-based Amazon will be out of a job soon as the company says they are reorganizing their workforce to streamline experiences for customers and employees. One of those reorganization measures is to replace managers with artificial intelligence.
Thousands of employees at Seattle-based Amazon will be out of a job soon as the company says they are reorganizing their workforce to streamline experiences for customers and employees. One of those reorganization measures is to replace managers with artificial intelligence.
Passenger says fake Uber driver tried to extort money after Sea-Tac pickup
Port of Seattle officials are investigating a possible rideshare scam at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a viral Reddit post described a frightening encounter with a man posing as an Uber driver.
Port of Seattle officials are investigating a possible rideshare scam at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a viral Reddit post described a frightening encounter with a man posing as an Uber driver.
Report: Amazon preparing to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees
Amazon is preparing to lay off an estimated 30,000 corporate employees, roughly 10% of its corporate staff, according to reports. The widespread reduction?expected to be the largest in company history?could impact employees in human resources, devices and services, and operations.
Amazon is preparing to lay off an estimated 30,000 corporate employees, roughly 10% of its corporate staff, according to reports. The widespread reduction?expected to be the largest in company history?could impact employees in human resources, devices and services, and operations.
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.
This will be one of the largest workforce reductions in the company’s history.
Gary Sinise Foundation, Amazon donate $100K in grants to Seattle-Area Firefighters
Seattle-area first responders received more than $100,000 in new equipment grants from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Amazon ahead of National First Responders Day on Tuesday.
Seattle-area first responders received more than $100,000 in new equipment grants from the Gary Sinise Foundation and Amazon ahead of National First Responders Day on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.