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Seattle's Minimum Wage Laws Backfired on Uber and Lyft. Now the Union Wants To Limit Drivers.

As demand for trips has plummeted in the wake of the wage hikes, the Drivers Union is trying to limit the number of gig workers on the road.

Reason

Seahawks Exercise Fifth-Year Options for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CB Devon Witherspoon

Both players are now locked into Seattle through the 2027 season.

Sports Illustrated

Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended

If you’ve ever ordered food through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Instacart, you may have realized the person who delivers it isn’t a salaried employee. They’re gig workers – independent contractors who pick up delivery tasks through an app, get paid per delivery and have no guaranteed hours, benefits or minimum…

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Man arrested for causing nearly $250K worth of damage at Seattle’s glass art museum

The suspect faces burglary, assault and malicious mischief charges

The Independent UK

New non-stop flights are launching from the US to these 10 incredible European destinations

The new routes are launching from Seattle, Boston, New York and Philadelphi and deliver American travelers directly to world-class beaches and cities

The Independent UK

NBA Expansion Revealed as Draft Format Leaves LeBron, Dončić, Lakers and Teams Uncertain

The NBA's expansion push towards Seattle and Las Vegas raises major questions about draft rules, team balance and the future of stars like LeBron James and Luka Dončić.

International Business Times UK

How an NBA Expansion Draft Could Look If Las Vegas, Seattle Are Awarded Bids

A look at the NBA’s expansion draft process as the league prepares for a vote to explore adding Las Vegas and Seattle as expansion franchises by the end of the decade.

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NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week when expansion will be again discussed by the league’s board of governors, two people with knowledge of the matter tell The Associated Press

The Independent UK

NBA Sets Wheels in Motion to Add Two Western Conference Expansion Teams

The league could add two teams by the 2028–29 season.

Sports Illustrated

Randy Arozarena Issues Blunt Statement on Handshake Incident With Cal Raleigh at WBC

Arozarena notably didn’t address his profanity-laden rant directed at Raleigh over the Team USA catcher’s viral handshake snub.

Sports Illustrated

Man Among FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Mexico Just An Hour After Being Added

Samuel Ramirez Jr. was wanted for the murders of Jessyca Hohn and Katie Duhnke, two women who were killed during a shooting on May 21, 2023, outside a bar on the outskirts of Seattle.

Latin Times

“Inspired by the creativity, community, and chaos of the Seattle music scene”: Mike McCready has spent 20 years making a rock opera that explores an alternate history of grunge – and it’s finally ready

Farewell to Seasons has been a two-decade labor of love from the Pearl Jam guitarist

Guitar World

"I was thinking about all the singers that came from the Seattle scene and how many of them had since died." Pearl Jam's Mike McCready announces rock opera about the history of grunge in Seattle

Mike McCready's Farewell to Seasons will also be published as a graphic novel

Louder

Starbucks' Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here's how he built his $6.6 billion fortune

Schultz also just announced his move from Seattle to Miami.

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International Business Times UK

Starbucks Billionaire Howard Schultz Leaves Seattle for Florida the Same Day Democrats Pass Income Tax Bill

Starbucks founder Howard Schultz decided to move to Miami from Seattle after Democrats passed an income tax bill for Washington to levy a 9.9% tax on households earnings $1 million annually.

Windows Central

Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour

Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

The Times of India

Billionaire Starbucks former CEO moves to Florida after 40 years in Washington following 'millionaire tax': 'Retirement phase'

Howard Schultz, the billionaire former chief executive of Starbucks, announced that he and his wife have moved from their longtime home in Seattle, Washington, where they lived for 40 years, to Miami, Florida.

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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Announces Move to Miami Same Day as Washington Passes New Millionaires Tax

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is the latest of many millionaires and billionaires leaving states after implementing a 'millionaires' tax.

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Cal Raleigh Explains Why He Refused to Shake Randy Arozarena’s Hand at WBC

Raleigh addressed his viral handshake snub involving Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during Team USA’s win over the Mexico at the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

Albert Breer’s Free Agency Notes: Why the Tyler Linderbaum Deal Makes Sense for Raiders

Las Vegas shelled out record money for the center, but there was logic behind the payday. Plus, the Colts’ wide receiver decisions, Kenneth Walker III to the Chiefs and more from around the league.

Guitar World

“All of the guys in Metallica, except for the guitar player, told me what a great guitar player I was”: Seattle rock guitarist on touring with Metallica and Aerosmith in the early ’90s – and receiving the ultimate praise from his heroes

The success of their debut album soon found Candlebox on the road with two massive bands

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers of the Maxx Crosby Trade to the Ravens

While the move for the All-Pro edge rusher seems like a win-win for all parties, GMs for Baltimore and the Raiders will be feeling the heat.

Sports Illustrated

Yes, Puka Nacua Did Make Fun of Seahawks QB Sam Darnold in Viral Super Bowl Tweet

The Rams star finally explained his viral Super Bowl tweet that appeared to poke fun at Darnold.

Sports Illustrated

Top 10 NFL Free Agent Signings of 2025

Two quarterbacks lead our list, along with four defenders and a pair of wide receivers.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Seahawks, Rashid Shaheed ‘Not Close’ on Extension Ahead of Free Agency

Rashid Shaheed is expected to test out the market in free agency.

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