Big cryptocurrency player based in China establishes foothold in Pacific Northwest One of the biggest players in the global cryptocurrency space has established a foothold in the Pacific Northwest. China-based Bitmain Technologies held a ribbon cutting for a $20 million data center near the Wenatchee airport on Friday. Tom Banse
Amazon's HQ2 (and 3) could mean big changes for Seattle's housing market Kim Malcolm talks with Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather about how Amazon's big plans will affect Seattle's housing market. Kim Malcolm
Starbucks to lay off 350 employees at Seattle headquarters The news was emailed to staff just half an hour before Amazon announced its new major locations. Isolde Raftery
WaPo: Amazon near deal to bring HQ2 to Northern Virginia Will Amazon build its second headquarters in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, just south of Washington D.C.? Washington Post reporter Jonathan O'Connell tells about that prospect. Angela King
Q. How many Seattle buildings would be doomed in the Big One? Our search for an answer takes us to Chinatown International District and one woman's renewed relationship with her late father. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
A $40,000 salary is no longer middle class in Washington state New numbers show that Seattle’s middle class is slipping, and it’s not because people are making less money. It’s because their money doesn’t go as far in rent, taxes and the cost of living. Carolyn Adolph
Why is affordable housing nearly impossible to find on the San Juan Islands? Kim Malcolm talks with Lisa Byers about the lack of affordable housing in San Juan County. Kim Malcolm
After minimum wage boost, Seattle lagged rest of state in new workers A new report says that when Seattle first raised the minimum wage, some workers benefited more than others. David Hyde
Amazon's HQ2 move could be a boon for startups “What we’re hopeful for, as the silver lining of what might happen with HQ2, is that there will be some people who think it’s an opportune time to leave Amazon,” one venture capitalist said. Joshua McNichols
Wildfire smoke is smothering Seattle’s summer economy The true cost of Seattle’s smoke is inestimable, incalculable, and real. Carolyn Adolph
