Starbucks Lets Go of 252 Corporate Workers in Seattle, Including High Level PositionsStarbucks Lets Go of 252 Corporate Workers in Seattle, Including High Level PositionsEver since CEO Brian Niccol took over in 2024, nearly 2,000 workers have been trimmed--a lot at the corporate levelJohn McKayJohn McKay
Seattle Police Release Images of Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of UW StudentSeattle Police Release Images of Suspect in Fatal Stabbing of UW Student Now images of the male suspect have been releasedJohn McKayJohn McKay
Despite Huge Economic Boost, Seattle Mayor Wants Moratorium on Data Centers in CityDespite Huge Economic Boost, Seattle Mayor Wants Moratorium on Data Centers in City Much of the reason for the boom in WA and the PNW is abundant, and for now, relatively affordable energy. But Seattle's Mayor doesn't see it that way.John McKayJohn McKay
Seattle’s World Cup Tourism Projections Plunge, Officials Blame the Wrong CausesSeattle’s World Cup Tourism Projections Plunge, Officials Blame the Wrong Causes The economic experts who oversee Seattle's tourism industry have lowered their World Cup expectations.John McKayJohn McKay
Who’s Building Robot Warships in Seattle? New Company Working for NavyWho’s Building Robot Warships in Seattle? New Company Working for NavyA company has set up shop in the old Foss Shipyards, and is working on nex-gen tech.John McKayJohn McKay
Swedish Medical Campuses in Seattle Vote to UnionizeSwedish Medical Campuses in Seattle Vote to Unionize All five campuses and 115 workers voted to unionizeJohn McKayJohn McKay
Popular Seattle-Based Video Game To Shut Down, Despite 150 Million UsersPopular Seattle-Based Video Game To Shut Down, Despite 150 Million Users The video game Rec Room will go dark June 1st. John McKayJohn McKay
Cost of “No ICE” Signs May Stall or Defer Needed Seattle Transportation ProjectsCost of “No ICE” Signs May Stall or Defer Needed Seattle Transportation Projects The cost of the approximately 656 "No ICE" signs being installed by the City of Seattle on public property apparently is putting other projects in jeopardy?John McKayJohn McKay
Amazon Pulls the Rip Chord on Downtown Seattle HeadquartersAmazon Pulls the Rip Chord on Downtown Seattle HeadquartersAmazon leaving the 251,000 square-foot building in Denny TriangleJohn McKayJohn McKay
Copper Wire Theft Derails Seattle Light Rail Transit–‘Almost’ Interferes with SB Parade TrafficCopper Wire Theft Derails Seattle Light Rail Transit–‘Almost’ Interferes with SB Parade Traffic Two sections of rail were disabled after copper wire theft discovered. John McKayJohn McKay