Massive new climate law could give Pacific Northwest green businesses a boost Companies large and small around the Pacific Northwest say they are excited by growth opportunities that may flow from the climate, healthcare and tax package signed by President Biden on Tuesday. Turbocharged federal spending could benefit the region’s green energy sector in particular. Tom Banse
Washington high schoolers can get academic credit for a paid job About a third of the state’s high school students hold paid jobs. There’s a new program that will help them get academic credit for that work experience. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Neighbors claim victory after Amazon abandons Rainier Valley warehouse plans Seattle residents of the Rainier Valley cheered this weekend over news that Amazon will not build a new warehouse there. The surprise news followed a year of controversy, after a developer closely associated with the company filed site plans with the city showing a warehouse at the site of the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Joshua McNichols
The Mariners are refusing to lose, and inspiring hope for a long awaited playoff birth Kim Malcolm talks with The Athletic's Corey Brock about the Mariners stunning turnaround, and the team's chances of ending their 21 year playoff drought Kim Malcolm
As Starbucks closes stores, Seattle workers claim union-busting ‘Starbucks will tell you it's all about safety. But a lot of workers are second-guessing that, as are customers who frequent the shops.’ Paige Browning
The new Jumpstart payroll tax raised more than expected. Is the money going where it's most needed? A new payroll tax for big companies in Seattle brought in more than $230 million last year. But because the city is still recovering from the effects of Covid-19, a chunk of that money is going toward pandemic relief efforts. Katie Campbell
The pros and cons of Airbnbs in Seattle In Seattle, where Airbnbs are highly regulated, it's a form of shopping local. On the other hand, Airbnbs drive up the cost of housing a bit. Joshua McNichols
Regulars react to their Starbucks closing Five Starbucks locations in Seattle are set to close this month. The company says due to a recent increase in crime, the locations are no longer safe for employees. Casey Martin
Week in Review: SCOTUS, boarding schools, and Starbucks Bill Radke discusses the week's news with Everett Herald's Isabella Breda, Seattle Channel's Brian Kevin Kniestedt
The chili dynasty that's lasted a century Ballard is a neighborhood in transition. There’s always a new townhouse going up, a restaurant calling it quits, a new, hyper-local apothecary moving in next door. But, among all that change, one establishment has remained for the last century. Libby Denkmann
