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Passengers wait for hours at SEA Airport due to global service outages
SEATTLE — Some passengers at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) were stuck for hours into Friday morning due to global service outages that grounded planes. The outage stems from a software update by the company CrowdStrike - a cybersecurity firm that provides services to Microsoft. The update included a "defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," that knocked out access to computer networks all over the globe.
Robots Helping To Build New Apartments in Seattle: The Future Is Here
As the construction industry grapples with a shortage of skilled workers, one contractor in Seattle is pioneering a new approach to address the issue – the introduction of robots. While concerns about job displacement have been raised, trade unions are embracing the use of robots as a means to enhance their workers’ skills and improve efficiency.
Debate heats up between pros and cons of Seattle's minimum wage increase
SEATTLE — In Seattle, restaurant owners are allowed to pay their tipped employees less than the minimum wage as long as they earn enough in tips to make up the difference. “Restaurant owners and restaurant operators are always in fear of making sure people want to come in the door," said Director of Full Service Workers Alliance Simone Barron.
Hosts wanted for PorchFest Edmonds
PorchFest, which brings local performing artists to “porches” around town for free family entertainment, will be back in downtown Edmonds for its third year on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7 — and hosts are needed for performers. This year, there are over 60 fantastic performing acts signed up...
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach. The county's extreme heat mitigation strategy report, which outlines priorities for saving lives during heat...
G.Prez: Talks Entrepreneurship, Community, and Converge
Seattle-based music veteran and entrepreneur, Keith aka G.Prez Asphy, recently sat down with Converge Music to talk about his career in the music industry. G.Prez has been involved in the industry since the mid-80s when he first started DJing at local middle schools. Since then, he has made a name for himself as a DJ, promoter, producer, and label owner.
Feel Good Friday: The Northwest at the Emmys, Free Books, and the Pet of the Month
Emmy Award nominations were announced earlier this week — and several of the people recognized have ties to the Northwest. Honorees include Mountlake Terrace High School graduate Lily Gladstone for her work on Hulu's "Under the Bridge," Ballard's Jean Smart for "Hacks," Seattle-born Ken Jennings for "Jeopardy!," and Bellevue-raised Jeff Probst for "Survivor." See the full list of nominations here.
Reuben’s & Friends Returns to Seattle on Saturday, June 20
Each summer the crew at Reuben’s Brews invites some of its friends from across the nation and around the region to provide beer for a special event: Rebuen’s and Friends. The event features the beers you don’t often see around the Seattle area along with some more-local beers from nearby neighbors with whom Reuben’s has worked. What really sets this event apart for local beer lovers is the opportunity to sample beers from breweries like Alvarado Street Brewing, Hop Butcher, Our Mutual Friend Brewing, and Gnarly Barley–breweries that you very rarely see around Seattle, if you ever see them at all.
Rehearsals start this September for Northwest Girlchoir
Northwest Girlchoir has openings in its treble choirs for singers in grades 1-12 this fall. Singers learn musicianship, vocal technique and performance skills, all while building lasting friendships in a supportive community. According to an organization news release, choristers perform for thousands of audience members at concerts held across the...
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Houston Astros baseball game July 21
Sound Transit’s Sounder train is running for the 1:10 p.m. Sunday, July 21 Mariners game against the Houston Astros. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. From the north, the inbound Sounder N Line...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee fashions his last budget proposal, he’s told directors of state agencies to not ask for money for new programs or expansion of existing ones. He wants them to tighten their spending as they deal with increasing demand for public services and rising costs to provide them. Tax collections “will likely […] The post Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs appeared first on Washington State Standard.
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
Seattle businessman shoots attempted burglar in 'self-defense' incident, police say
SEATTLE — Seattle police officers are investigating a burglary that turned into a shooting at a business Friday morning. According to SPD, around 2:05 a.m. officers responded to the 4200 block of Rainier Avenue S after reports of a burglary. A man broke into a business, and he was...
Competitive field for open U.S. House seat in WA’s 6th District
Two similarly aligned Democrats with different political experiences and a Republican who believes he can break the seat’s blue streak are battling for the open position in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The retirement of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer drew a competitive crowd eyeing a promotion from state to...
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