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Outrage Brewing Over Starbucks CEO's Private Jet 'Supercommute'
Green groups' anger percolated this week after it was revealed that Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, will "supercommute" approximately 1,000 miles between one of his homes in California and the coffee giant's Seattle headquarters three times a week. A Starbucks spokesperson said earlier this week that "while Brian will have an office in Southern California, his primary office and a majority of his time will be spent in our Seattle Support Center." "When he is not traveling for work, he will be in our Seattle office at least three days a week, in alignment with our hybrid work policies," the spokesperson added....
Edmonds Center for Arts free Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series returns this fall
Registration is now open for Edmonds Center for the Arts’ award-winning Dementia-Inclusive Series, which provides free creative and social enrichment for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families and friends. The workshops are from 10:30-11:45 a.m. on three Wednesdays: Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. They will...
Girl, 8, Has 'Open Wound' Skin That Cracks Like Thick Plates. How Her 'Strong' Will Keeps Her Alive (Exclusive)
“She was fighting for her life,” Angie Foy tells PEOPLE exclusively about her daughter Harper, who was born with a genetic skin disorder requiring three hour-long showers a day
Mayor Lund announces new city plans for Bellingham in 2025
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A downtown bike patrol will return to Bellingham as part of newly released city plans for 2025. Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund and the City of Bellingham recently released a six-month progress report on Thursday, Aug. 22 on the executive order she issued earlier this year in February.
VIDEO: Tacoma Police make arrest in 45-car theft ring investigation
TACOMA, Wash. - Another teen has been arrested as Tacoma Police continue their investigation into a vehicle theft ring in the area. In addition to the arrest of the person police believe to be the leader of the ring back on May 30, 2024, officers report 45 stolen cars can be traced back to the following five people arrested:
STEM and Journalism camp draws more than 125 middle schoolers to MTHS
During the 2024 summer break from Aug. 20-22, Mountlake Terrace High School held its first journalism camp for aspiring young journalists. The Junior J-Camp, as it was called, was run in conjunction with the Edmonds School District’s annual STEM Camp – a highly successful mainstay each summer at Terrace. Overall, more than 125 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from throughout the area attended the camps.
Tacoma's Stadium High School Hires Hungry Goat Brigade to Tackle Overgrown Vegetation
In an intriguing blend of education and agriculture, Tacoma's Stadium High School has put a team of goats to work on its campus as part of an eco-friendly effort to manage its overgrown vegetation. A swarm of approximately 50 named goats, including Vincent van Goat and Snowflake, has been brought in by Tacoma Public Schools and are currently clearing brush and weeds with an efficiency that machines can't match, as reported by FOX13 Seattle, these goats are not just furry workers but, they're seen as a novelty by locals who often stop to take pictures and interact with the animals from a distance.
Indoor Golf Club Expanding to Tacoma Area
Evergreen Golf Club, a Redmond-based organization founded by former Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse and LIV Tour caddie Greg Bodine, is set to open its second location in a former roller skating rink in the Tacoma suburb of Fircrest. The 24,000-square-foot space at 2101 Mildred St. W. is expected to open...
Community comes together to support foundation’s annual Back to School Resource Fair
The Foundation for Edmonds School District distributed 1,346 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need during the recent annual Back to School Resource Fair at Alderwood Middle School. According to a foundation news release:. This year’s event was a shining example of what can be accomplished when our...
Tacoma Humane Society Calls for Community Support Following Nearly 20% Increase in Animal Intake Over Past Three Years
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has seen an 18.1% increase in animal intake over the last three years, prompting the nonprofit shelter to ask the community for support of their essential work during its annual ‘Day of Giving.’. “Our ‘Day of Giving’ reminds our community how...
Seattle organization to ship Humvee to coalition fighters in Ukraine 'to save American lives'
SEATTLE — More than 5,000 miles from Ukraine, Carl Larson's driveway in Mountlake Terrace is home to an old military Humvee, adorned with the Ukraine flag and the unmistakable red cross, the universal emblem of neutrality and protection. The repurposed ambulance will soon be shipped to volunteer fighters in...
WSP: Driver dies after rolling vehicle down hill near Blewett Pass
DRYDEN - A rollover crash near Blewett Pass killed one person Friday night. Washington State Troopers report 30-year-old Drake Remlinger of Snohomish was going too fast for conditions when he lost control at around 7 p.m. about four miles north of the border of Chelan and Kittitas counties. State Patrol...
Hair salon offers sanctuary, naloxone for people touched by addiction
The clients who schedule appointments with Sarah Borden at Ride or Dye, a hair salon off Sixth Street, often have some ties to the recovery world. Whether it’s through their work as treatment providers or a more personal experience with substance abuse, Borden — who is nine years sober and active in the...
Microsoft plans September cybersecurity event to discuss changes after CrowdStrike outage
Microsoft said Friday it will hold a conference in September for cybersecurity firms to discuss ways the industry can evolve following a faulty CrowdStrike software update that caused millions of Windows computers to crash in July. The incident sent internet-connected systems into disarray. Airlines canceled thousands of flights, logistics companies...
Pet Exposed to Rabid Bat in East Wenatchee
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirms a bat that came in contact with a pet in East Wenatchee has tested positive for rabies this week by the Washington State Public Health Lab. The Health District says the exposure to the bat was limited to a pet and no human contact...
Next Burien Film Office Happy Hour will be Thursday, Aug. 29 at Tin Room Bar & Theater
The next Burien Film Office Happy Hour will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at the Tin Room Bar & Theater in Olde Burien. This is a free event open to all, on the topic “Filmmaking in a Robust Creative Economy – Burien” with a presentation by Andrew McMasters, Co-Chair of the Burien Creative District.
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