Business
Seattle Space Needle sues coffee chain over use of logo
The logo for Local Coffee Spot features a mug of hot coffee whose rising steam bears striking resemblance…
Northwest
Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative
I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.
Local News
Smoother sailing: Arlington airport gets grant to fix runway
A $2.3 million federal grant will pave the way for a project to resurface the airfield’s main runway.
Business
Eviation moves tests of electric passenger plane to Moses Lake
The Arlington company said a bigger runway and flatter terrain are better suited to early testing of the…
Business
Funko warehouse layoffs begin this week in Everett, Puyallup
The layoffs, announced in April, are part of a plan to move distribution operations to Arizona.
Local News
Police: Edmonds schools sent $2.7 million check to fraudster
Police say the fraudster posed as a contractor for a new elementary school. A bank caught it at…
Local News
Paine Field development plan envisions an expanded terminal
Once Sea-Tac Airport reaches capacity, the Everett airport is on the short list to absorb unmet demand by…
Local News
Sound Transit’s choice for CEO comes from Richmond, Virginia
Julie Timm is currently chief executive of the Greater Richmond Transit System. Her hiring is expected June 23.
Business
Everett engine maker announces more electric-aviation projects
magniX, which develops electric motors to power airplanes, adds two airline partners to its roster.
Business
Workers at an Everett Starbucks vote to unionize
The store is the first Starbucks to unionize in Snohomish County amid a nationwide movement.
Business
Steps to take if your business experiences a data or security breach
Data breaches are becoming more and more common as hackers get more sophisticated. Your business can be exposed…
Local News
Teenagers help each other tackle anxiety and depression
Youth-focused Leadership Launch saw students struggling, so they organized a mental wellness event.
Local News
‘COVID slide’: Academia adjusts to student-achievement decline
Their grades and test scores tanked during the pandemic. Now local schools and colleges aim to help.
Business
Music duo continues to teach locally from thousands of miles away
Dee and Daniel Sales moved their studio online when COVID hit and now tutor local students from New…
Local News
Mukilteo flying club member, 17, wins spot at Navy pilot school
Zander Hamilton, a member of the Red-Tailed Hawks, was selected to attend an elite program for high schoolers.
Business
Private equity firm buys 25% stake in Everett-based Funko
It’s another big change this year for the pop-culture toymaker, which is headquartered downtown.
Local News
Sultan gets a boost from remote-work newcomers — and growing pains
Houses are sprouting. Traffic is worsening. And new Sky Valley residents find “we don’t really get Uber Eats…
Local News
Firm calls rules for expanded composting near Stanwood ‘unlawful’
Among other things, Lenz Enterprises claims a condition barring odors from its composting is “unreasonable.”
Business
Alderwood mall evicts Turkish cafe that fought Starbucks ‘exclusive’
Kismet Turkish Cafe Bakery must clear out by Tuesday. The owners of the kiosk blame the global coffee…
Business
Amazon shareholders nix warehouse working conditions audit
They did, however, approve compensation packages for six top executives, including CEO Andy Jassy.