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Starbucks is giving its new CEO a huge pay package and not making him move to Seattle
Starbucks’ incoming CEO could make well in excess of $100 million in his first year with the company under an incentive-laden contract, and he will not be required to relocate from his home in California to Seattle, the home of the global coffee giant. Starbucks announced on Tuesday that...
JBLM Breaks Ground on Sustainable Barracks Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), U.S. Army I Corps, and Assistant Secretary of the Army leadership joined Washington State congressional representatives for the recent groundbreaking ceremony on a first-of-its-kind barracks pilot program using sustainable building materials meant to reduce its carbon footprint. Once complete, the...
Former Metropolitan Opera violinist Erica Miner to share opera stories at Casa Italiana on Saturday, Aug. 24
Erica Miner, a former Metropolitan Opera violinist and now Seattle-based author, will be presenting an engaging discussion on Italian opera at Casa Italiana on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, from 12 – 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, offering attendees a chance to dive into the world of opera through Miner’s unique perspective and personal experiences. Having accompanied legendary opera stars such as Luciano Pavarotti and Mirella Freni during her time at the Metropolitan Opera, Miner will share some of her favorite Italian-flavored opera anecdotes in this fun and informative presentation. The event will also feature a no-host bar for attendees. Following her presentation, Miner will be available for a book signing, where she will sign copies of her popular opera mystery novels. Casa Italiana is encouraging attendees to register by calling 206-735-7152 or emailing info@CasaItalianaCC.org.
School Supplies for 2024-2025 School Year
While you were enjoying your summer, our Olympic View PTA shopped for deals and made bulk purchases of all the basic school supplies requested by OV teachers. These are the same items that would have appeared on your student’s School Supply lists. Following the example of many other PTAs,...
LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST to be Presented at Seattle Shakespeare Company This Fall
Seattle Shakespeare Company has revealed their fall production of Love's Labor's Lost, presented by SSC's Drums and Colors Company and directed by Janet Hayatshahi. In pursuit of everlasting fame, would you give up sleep, food, and the company of women? The King and his buddies, to secure their legacies, vow to do just that. They proclaim new court rules and sign an oath – only to discover that the Princess of France and her ladies are about to arrive on official state business. A serious pursuit is turned upside-down as the men scramble to keep their promises and not fall in love. This battle of Wits versus Heart may play like a game, but you will soon see that the consequences are real.
Seattle man accused of making threats found with gun, drugs, cash
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) found a gun, varying amounts of different drugs and over $8,000 in cash after arresting a man for making domestic violence threats in South Seattle Monday night. Just before 10 p.m. Monday, SPD officers responded to a report of gun threats in the 5400 block...
“It literally put electric guitar rock back on the map”: Nancy Wilson explains how Seattle grunge icons Nirvana and Pearl Jam defeated corporate ’80s music
Nancy Wilson has shared her thoughts on “real deal” Seattle bands Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, and how grunge music waved the “big hair” days of ’80s rock goodbye. In a new interview with Ultimate Guitar, Wilson labels the end of “corporate ’80s”...
‘There are no quick fixes’: WSF director tackles long-standing issues in first 5 months
The Washington State Ferries system has been plagued with the same problems for years aging boats, staff shortages, and low employee morale. But it does have a fairly new director, so has he been able to affect any change? Steve Nevey assumed that role in March, so now, with just about five months under his belt there, KOMO News asked him how he would rate his performance so far.
This Week in A&E: Snoqualmie Days, Music and a Movie, and a Pickleball Special
Community tradition Snoqualmie Days returns on Aug. 16 with festivities that include a music crawl, pancake breakfast, silent auction, parade, and more. Find out more here. Carnation is hosting at Tolt Commons on Aug. 17 the Music & Movie in the Park event. Live performances from singer Samara Reign and sitarist Kaira Soin will begin at 7 p.m.; a screening of family favorite "The Sandlot" follows at 8:30 p.m. Get more details here.
Two men face federal charges for alleged role in Asian family robberies
Two men were indicted on federal charges for their alleged role in a string of violent robberies targeting Asian families across three Washington counties, including two July 2022 incidents in Kent. Kevin Thissel, 28, and Christopher Johnson, 23, were indicted under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO),...
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