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Seattle Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant called for holding actions across the country on Feb. 15 to protest Starbucks’ firing of the Memphis 7. In front of Starbucks’ national/world headquarters, 100 unionists, Starbucks workers and solidarity activists picketed and chanted, “When the Memphis 7 are under attack, what do we…

Seattle’s flagship Starbucks location announced today that it has filed for union elections through the National Labor Relations Board.

Seattle maintains its allure as a favorite destination for Alaskans Published May 1 Share on Facebook Print article April 21 was the Space Needle’s 59th birthday. My family made the trek in 1962 to the Seattle World’s Fair, where the Space Needle had its grand opening, although we weren’t there the first day. Last week, my sister and I made a return visit. Things were different. The Space Needle has been remodeled with floor-to-ceiling glass. Like other attractions in Seattle, the S...