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Howard Schultz is stepping down at Starbucks

Starbucks executive chairman Howard Schultz is leaving the coffee company. He will remain involved as chairman emeritus.

9 years ago

SCOTUS ruling on same-sex wedding cake case ‘appalling,’ Mayor Durkan says

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of a baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple generated a strong reaction from Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.

9 years ago

Suspect in alleged bomb prank at University of Washington may have law on his side

Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna says the suspect behind a bomb prank will argue he was just doing it in jest.

9 years ago

Seattle grocery stores among most expensive in America

Seattle grocery stores are among the most expensive in the United States. A couple items on the self are more pricey in Seattle than anywhere else in the nation.

9 years ago

Depending on how you look at it, half of King County’s homeless are local

How long does someone need to live somewhere to be considered local? No matter what you're definition, more than 30 percent of King County's homeless are.

9 years ago

Yellow, it’s not just a color

Yellow isn't just a color anymore. It's an app that can be dangerous for kids.

9 years ago

Talking to your kids about Syria

Tackling complex issues with our kids is tough.

9 years ago

Report: FAA reopens study on commercial flights at Paine Field

The Federal Aviation Administration could delay the start of commercial airline service out of Paine Field in Everett, reports the Everett Herald.

9 years ago

‘Bro’ livestreams bomb prank at University of Washington on YouTube

A livestreamer who goes by "Arab Andy" was arrested after a bomb prank at the University of Washington. The entire incident was posted live on YouTube.

9 years ago

Seattle is boasting success in housing homeless between 2017 and 2018

New numbers comparing the first quarters of 2017 and 2018 show that the city is placing more Seattle homeless people into permanent housing.

9 years ago

Blame Brazil: Why Martin Pang could be released early from prison

Martin Pang faces early release from prison despite his crime causing the death of four firefighters. The reasons behind this situation involve a few legal loopholes and even Brazil.

9 years ago

King County’s homeless population continues to increase

There are hundreds more homeless people in King County than last year, and more than half are unsheltered.

9 years ago

Man accused of raping woman in dealership bathroom pleads not guilty

The 24-year-old man who allegedly raped a woman in a car dealership bathroom pleaded not guilty in King County Superior Court on Wednesday.

9 years ago

Man accused of kidnapping Bonney Lake teen attempts suicide after being arraigned

The man accused of kidnapping a Bonney Lake teen and selling her as a prostitute tried to kill himself shortly after he was arraigned Tuesday.

9 years ago

Seattle mayor releases aggressive new homeless plan

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has an aggressive new homeless plan to quickly increase shelter and temporary housing capacity. Tiny houses will be a part of the plan.

9 years ago

What could go wrong with new digital license plates?

Companies are promoting digital license plates to lawmakers in Olympia, but one representative is worried about potential of government abuse with the new technology.

9 years ago

Controversy erupts over the snubbing of Seattle interim police chief

Seattle community members are voicing anger and disappointment that Interim Police Chief Carmen Best did not make the final cut of candidates for the job.

9 years ago

Police union ‘angered’ after committee snubs interim Seattle chief

Seattle Police Officer's Guild President Kevin Stuckey says union members are "extremely disappointed and angered" by comments made over the selection of three finalists for police chief.

9 years ago

Three candidates considered for next Seattle police chief

Three candidates from outside the city have been selected as candidates for the next Seattle police chief. The candidates were announced Friday afternoon by the search committee.

9 years ago

Paul Allen’s Vulcan builds tiny homes for Seattle’s homeless

Vulcan's employees and volunteers spent the day building tiny homes just two weeks after the Seattle City Council unanimously passed a head tax to help fund the homeless initiative.