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New Legislation Affects Taxi Drivers, Wallingford Cat Cafe and More
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New legislation will also help taxi drivers. As you’ve probably heard by now, Uber, Lyft, and other for-hire drivers have been granted the right to unionize—Seattle being the first city to offer this option to drivers. Those working for taxi companies are also expected to benefit from this legislation as it encourages their companies to…
If ‘Star Wars’ Characters Ruled the World, Vashon Ranked Most Liberal
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Homeownership among millennials is down from 43 percent in 2005 to 35.8 percent in 2015. According to a study done by Smartasset.com, an online interactive financial site, this decline may be due to the housing crash, the flexibility of renting and the high cost of education. What does this mean locally? The study found that…
Uber to Test Carpooling Service, Dark and Stormy Weather & More
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On Monday Seattle had one of its darkest days, according to KOMO News. Monday was the second darkest day in Seattle so far in the 21st century. The University of Washington measured only 0.44 MJ/m2 (megajoule/square meter), just barely outshining a measurement taken in 2006 at 0.39. We can thank the rain clouds for the dreary…
State of Emergency Declared, Seattle Singles Love Star Wars & More
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Storms result in state of emergency: Govenor Jay Inslee has declared a state of emergency in Washington following heavy rainstorms that caused flooding, landslides, and power outages throughout the state. Many rivers remain under flood warnings, with some of the most severe flooding happening in Cowlitz, Lewis and Snohomish counties. In addition to increasing water…
Starbucks Delivery Launches in Seattle, Optimism Brewing Opens
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Order Starbucks without leaving your bed: Starbucks brightened many groggy mornings yesterday with the announcement of its new delivery service in partnership with Postmates. The service, “Starbucks Delivery by Postmates,” lets customers use the Starbucks mobile app to order food and drinks for delivery within an hour. This is the pilot stage of the service, and it is…
The Nerdiest Way to Fly, Giant Snowflakes in Belltown and More
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What was that in the sky? Your eyes didn’t deceive you. That was, in fact, a Boeing 787 painted in the likeness of R2-D2. According to GeekWire, the R2-D2 jet landed yesterday at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for the first time. The “Dreamliner” is owned by Japanese airline All Nippon’s Airways, and is decorated to…
WA Ranks 42nd for Love of Green Bean Casserole & More News
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According to a study conducted by DelMonte, Washington state ranks 42nd in the U.S. for our love of green bean casserole. DelMonte surveyed 3,000 Americans and asked them to divulge whether or not they would serve this time-honored classic at their Thanksgiving feast this year. Ranking just ahead of West Virginia, the survey showed that 21…
Effects of Storm Continue, Seattle is Filled with Cat Ladies
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Devastating storm continues to affect Washingtonians. We experienced clear skies and sunshine yesterday, but many throughout the state are still recuperating from this weekend’s severe windstorm that caused power outages for more than 300,000 Washington residents, major river flooding, mudslides and road closures. However, far more tragic were the three deaths that resulted from the storm….
A New Skyline for our City? This and More News
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Amazon.com announces eight days of holiday deals to begin November 20with new deals added as frequently as every five minutes. Amazon Prime members will be delighted to know they will be given 30 minutes of early access to the majority of Amazon’s lightening deals. This year the online retailer is offering services such as “Watch…
Gum Wall Clean, Stormy Weather and More News
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This house is clean. Last week our famous Gum Wall received an epic (and much talked about and talked about some more) steam cleaning, which took crews an estimated 130 hours to complete. According to a press release from Pike Place Market, the gum that was cleaned off the wall weighed 2,350 pounds (1.175 tons)…
Chipotles Reopen, Seattle Prepares for Storms
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Local Chipotles Are Back in Service: 43 Washington and Oregon Chipotles reopened their doors yesterday following an E. coli outbreak that affected 49 people. Health officials are still unable to locate the outbreak’s source, but, unfortunately, this is not uncommon with foodborne-illnesses. In the time it takes to trace an illness, the tainted perishable food is likely already…
Seattle’s Iconic Gum Wall Gets Cleaned Up & More News
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Since its construction in 1962 the Space Needle has been an icon of the future and technology in Seattle. According to CBS News Correspondent Ben Tracy, our city’s beloved landmark is getting a much needed upgrade into the modern era. Visitors can now login to a 20 foot long digital guestbook or take a selfie…
Anonymous Protests Amazon, E. Coli Cases Linked to Chipotle
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Anonymous is protesting Amazon. The hacktivist group, Anonymous, is partaking in their “Million Mask March,” a global day of action to protest corruption and injustice. This year, their target is Amazon. The company has advised employees to refrain from wearing clothing with Amazon logos and to keep badges out of sight, while Anonymous activists will be easily identifiable in…
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