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Starbucks will give new CEO his own corporate private jet to fly between Seattle and California home
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol won’t be relocating to the company’s Seattle headquarters in anticipation of starting his new role next month. According to Niccol’s offer letter, Starbucks Corporation is allowing the Chairman and CEO to commute weekly from his residence in Newport Beach, California, to Seattle.
The Nasty Habits, Seattle's premier transgender rock band, started in a small Olympic Peninsula town
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Ever since playing their first show in Port Angeles in 2004, The Nasty Habits have rocked audiences in their own unique way. "I would say we're just an energetic, hard rockin’, mixed, trans, inclusive band that is driven to give a great time,” said lead vocalist Sophie Ellektra. "We do the best we can to give our audiences a real party."
Extractive Values and Indigenous Rights: A Call to Action with Jay S. Ritchie
Recognizing the rights of the land has been a long-standing practice of Indigenous Laws. These Laws acknowledge that humans and the natural world are relatives to one another and emphasize respect for beings and a responsibility to steward the land and water. But what happens when the land is treated as a resource, rather than a relative?
A boozy haunted house is coming back to Seattle this fall
SEATTLE - Looking to get your spook on while also getting your drink on? A haunted house experience in Seattle is offering just that. This fall, the "House Of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée" is happening at the DAR Rainier Chapter House in Capitol Hill. The 21+ event promises...
Our 2024 Summer Entrepreneur Business Camp was Inspiring and Life-Changing
This Summer, Rainier Beach High School partnered with the R.O.Y.A.L. Project in offering the 2024 Summer Entrepreneur Business Camp for 9th and 10th grade girls at RBHS. The students learned about the fundamentals of financial literacy, budgeting, planning, and executing a business plan. At the end of the 4-week program, the young entrepreneurs presented their finished products to their classmates and families.
Women No. 5, Men No. 25 In XC Preseason Polls
The University of Washington's women's cross country team earned a No. 5 ranking in the USTFCCCA Preseason Coaches Poll, marking their highest ranking since 2019. The women's team, fresh off a conference title and an eighth-place national finish, returns six of its top seven runners. The men's team, aiming for a comeback with a No. 25 ranking, seeks to return to the NCAA championships after narrowly missing qualification last season. Both teams are positioned among the top Big Ten competitors as the cross country season kicks off.
Join Us for an All-School BBQ on Thursday, Sept. 5!
Mark your calendars for an all-school BBQ on Thursday, September 5, 4-6 pm, in the school parking lot area and/or outside the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and gym, depending on the weather. We will have hot dogs, cheeseburgers, BBQ smoked brisket, BBQ beans, potato salad, a variety of fruits, desserts, and beverages, and more. Bring your family!
Full list of 2024 Seahawks roster cuts
The NFL’s deadline of 4:00 pm Eastern/1:00 pm Pacific to make the final roster cuts has come and gone. The Seattle Seahawks have officially set their 53-man roster, and the full team can be seen here. Unfortunately, this means there are plenty of young men who will not be...
Homeowner faces restrictions from HOA over plans to make necessary household upgrades: 'It's not that simple'
HOAs are notorious for preventing or stalling eco-friendly and money-saving upgrades for residents' homes. HOAs are known for their strict aesthetic rules, from governing grass lengths to dictating paint colors on houses. Those rules often go beyond the visual and create headaches for homeowners trying to upgrade their homes to be more comfortable or efficient.
Sea-Tac airport computer outage is ongoing. Here’s what travelers should know.
A cyberattack hit systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport over the weekend, causing headaches for airline staff and long lines for travelers. As of Tuesday – just days ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year – airport systems were still down with no clear timeline as to when outages would be resolved. […]
Liberation Obon: A Protest From WWII Japanese Incarceration to Modern Immigrant Detention
On Sept. 1, outside the gray fences of the Northwest ICE Processing Center (formerly known as the Northwest Detention Center), Japanese American anti-detention activists will host a colorful and lively “Liberation Obon.”. Traditionally, Obon is a Buddhist celebration for commemorating one’s ancestors and honoring the dead, and this one...
Suspect Arrested for Property Destruction Following Foot Pursuit in U-District
Seattle police arrested a 42-year-old-male for property destruction following a foot pursuit in the University District Monday morning. On August 26th, at 6:59 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a male breaking a storefront window with a rock in the 4700 block of Brooklyn Avenue Northeast. Officers arrived...
Small business and nonprofit awards, nominated by KNKX Sustainers
As part of this Sustainer Appreciation Month this year, we continued the tradition of inviting our monthly donors to nominate their favorite local small businesses and nonprofits for the chance to win $2,000 worth of messaging on the KNKX airwaves. We’re excited to announce the 2024 winners:. Small Business.
Welcome Message from Principal Willette!
I hope you enjoyed your summer break! It was such a privilege to join Sugiyama last year and is such a privilege to continue to lead during the 2024-25 school year. Our theme for the year is “Unlocking Our Potential.” We are all excited as we use our theme to reinforce our instructional vision for “Remixing Education” through experiential and interactive learning.
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