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Workers United, the union representing over 10,000 Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) baristas announced a strike in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle. This action, set to begin Friday morning, comes as the coffee giant faces unresolved issues with its workforce during the busy holiday season. What...

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a trend of workers preferring remote work to in-person office attendance. Meanwhile, commercial real estate across the U.S. has suffered as companies do not value expansive office spaces as they did before. The Data: A post on X relayed data from Arbor Data...

Melinda French Gates shared her enthusiasm for her new life post-divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, emphasizing her love for her walkable neighborhood. What Happened: The philanthropist, who divorced Bill Gates in 2021, expressed her delight in her new lifestyle. She revealed in a recent...

Office property transactions within Seattle’s central business district (CBD) have experienced a dramatic decline, falling to just $29 million in 2023, a staggering 98.7% drop from the previous year’s $2.3 billion, as Trepp reported this week, citing data from Cushman & Wakefield....

It’s no secret that most teachers don’t make much money. Chi Baik, a 26-year-old teacher and Ph.D. student, is experiencing this firsthand in Seattle, Washington.  Baik moved from the Washington D.C. area to Seattle to pursue her Ph.D. She expects to receive about $24,000 in...

Seattle is a gem of the Pacific Northwest, attracting visitors with its thriving arts scene, delicious coffee and stunning views. Here are five of the best places to visit in the so-called "Emerald City" for 2023. Pike Place Market. The market is one of the top tourist spots in the...

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced that it is relocating its office staff in downtown Seattle due to continuous violent crime in the vicinity.  The city is witnessing a huge spike in crime over the last month. On March 2, 15-year-old Michael del Bianco was shot and killed at the...

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A zero-emissions last-mile delivery zone is being established in Seattle through the efforts of the University of Washington's Urban Freight Lab (UFL) along with several last-mile delivery and technology companies. The Seattle Neighborhood Delivery Hub will allow companies to test zero-emissions...

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has announced an indefinite suspension of production operations at all Puget Sound and Moses Lake locations until further notice. What Happened The aerospace manufacturer released a statement saying that taking into account the spread of Covid-...

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) on Tuesday announced a $5 million fund to help small businesses in Seattle deal with the economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. What Happened Businesses, which employ less than 50 people and gross less than $7 million in annual revenue, would be...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates' foundation is set to fund home testing kits to diagnose coronavirus in Seattle. What Happened The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will sponsor a project to allow home testing for the Covid-19 virus using a nasal swab. People who...

Home to a certain e-commerce giant, the city of Seattle has been surprisingly slow to develop a network of logistics startups, but that is changing as more Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) employees invest their wealth and talent in homegrown freight-tech and...