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Starbucks workers strike in Seattle, LA, and Chicago as negotiations stall
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Unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago hit the picket lines Friday. It’s the start of a five-day strike aimed at disrupting Starbucks during the busy days leading up to Christmas, when many customers stop by for seasonal drinks.
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8h ago
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What a government shutdown could mean for your holiday travel plans
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Millions of Americans are planning to travel in the coming days. Here's what a potential government shutdown could mean for flying, driving and more — and what you can do to prepare.
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9h ago
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Starbucks workers say they will begin a strike in 3 cities on Friday
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Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United said in February they had come to common ground in moving forward for the rest of the year. But the union says Starbucks has not kept its end of the commitment.
10h ago
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Drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and Ben DeLaCreme hit the Seattle stage for the holidays
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Two of the most famous drag queens in the world are in Seattle to perform their annual holiday show.
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11h ago
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King County illegally used tool to fix problem ballots, lawsuit says
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The Washington State Republican Party is suing the King County elections director.
on Sep 5
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In Seattle area, 988 mental health hotline supports tens of thousands in crisis
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When people call 988, they get immediate help — but from a trained crisis counselor instead of law enforcement or paramedics. So far, close to 100,000 people have called or texted 988 from Puget Sound-based area codes.
on Sep 5
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Alex Morgan, the face of American soccer for a generation, says she will retire
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Morgan led the U.S. to two FIFA Women's World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal. At age 35, she has now bid farewell to a career that she said was "more than I could have ever dreamed of."
on Sep 5
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It's back-to-school season. Do you know where your kids are? Take KUOW's news quiz
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Test your news knowledge.
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on Sep 5