UW laundry workers outraged after decision to outsource services Laundry workers who provide UW's medical facilities with clean linen, bedding and uniforms are outraged that their services will be outsourced next spring. Kamna Shastri
Remember when Seattle had a pro hockey team? Don't let the memory melt away Kim Malcolm talks with Louis Chirillo about the arrival of NHL hockey in Seattle. Andy Hurst
Seattle home prices are dropping, but not enough for most buyers Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Mike Rosenberg about why the Seattle area is leading the nation in home price decreases. Andy Hurst
Big cryptocurrency player based in China establishes foothold in Pacific Northwest One of the biggest players in the global cryptocurrency space has established a foothold in the Pacific Northwest. China-based Bitmain Technologies held a ribbon cutting for a $20 million data center near the Wenatchee airport on Friday. Tom Banse
Amazon's HQ2 (and 3) could mean big changes for Seattle's housing market Kim Malcolm talks with Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather about how Amazon's big plans will affect Seattle's housing market. Andy Hurst
Starbucks to lay off 350 employees at Seattle headquarters The news was emailed to staff just half an hour before Amazon announced its new major locations. Isolde Raftery
WaPo: Amazon near deal to bring HQ2 to Northern Virginia Will Amazon build its second headquarters in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, just south of Washington D.C.? Washington Post reporter Jonathan O'Connell tells about that prospect. Angela King
Q. How many Seattle buildings would be doomed in the Big One? Our search for an answer takes us to Chinatown International District and one woman's renewed relationship with her late father. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
A $40,000 salary is no longer middle class in Washington state New numbers show that Seattle’s middle class is slipping, and it’s not because people are making less money. It’s because their money doesn’t go as far in rent, taxes and the cost of living. Carolyn Adolph
Why is affordable housing nearly impossible to find on the San Juan Islands? Kim Malcolm talks with Lisa Byers about the lack of affordable housing in San Juan County. Andy Hurst
