Seattle
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Seattle Youth Mentorship Program Targets Transportation Equity
Seattle’s second annual Youth Mentorship Program has concluded, training local teens to advocate for equitable city transportation infrastructure and policy.
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Starbucks Files Washington Layoff Notice for 224 Seattle Headquarters Roles
Starbucks has filed a WARN notice in Washington state affecting 224 corporate positions, covering design restructuring and staff declining relocation to Nashville.
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Starbucks Files New Layoff Notice for 224 Seattle-Based Roles
Starbucks disclosed 224 layoffs in Seattle, citing organizational restructuring and employee relocation refusals to its new Nashville office.
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Blue Angels Return to Seattle Amid Growing Debate Over Seafair Tradition
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have arrived in Seattle for Seafair, fueling a growing local debate over the festival’s environmental impact and noise concerns.
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Public Health Warning Issued as Viral Raccoon ‘Jimothy’ Captivates Seattle
Seattle health officials warn fans to stop seeking out Jimothy, a viral raccoon with short spine syndrome, citing significant disease and injury risks.
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Jimothy, the Neckless Raccoon of Seattle, Becomes an Internet Sensation
A neckless, unusually round raccoon named Jimothy has gone viral in Seattle, capturing hearts with his fearless neighborhood strolls despite a spinal deformity.
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Fireworks Linked to Multiple Brush Fires Across West Seattle
Seattle Fire Department crews responded to at least five brush and rubbish fires on July 4, with officials linking the incidents to the reckless use of fireworks.
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Laverne Cox to Receive ‘Pride in Action’ Award at Lifelong Gala
Emmy-winning actress and advocate Laverne Cox will be honored at Lifelong’s inaugural Pride Gala in Seattle on June 13, supporting services for over 8,200 Washington residents.
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Unscheduled Orca Visitors and World Cup Prep Shake Up Seattle
Rare orca sightings in downtown Seattle and ongoing renovations at Lumen Field for the 2026 World Cup are defining the city’s early April landscape.
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Phoenix Jones Reflects on Vigilante Legacy After SXSW Premiere
Former Seattle vigilante Ben Fodor, known as Phoenix Jones, discusses the emotional toll of his crime-fighting career following the premiere of his new documentary.
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Seattle Florists Deliver Classic Romance as Global Valentine’s Trends Evolve
This Valentine’s Day, Seattle’s LaVassar Florists and Ballard Blossom are maintaining traditional floral offerings and same-day delivery amidst global shifts towards ‘money bouquets’ and tariff-driven price increases.
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Mariners Push for Playoffs as Dodgers Clash Looms and Seattle Faces Scheduling Crunch
The Seattle Mariners gear up for a pivotal showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, while their playoff run sparks citywide scheduling headaches that could ripple across Seattle’s entire sports scene.