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Sunday in Amsterdam? Let's go to that cool new Starbucks

Mon, Apr 16, 2 a.m.

By Sue Frause

A Starbucks concept store proves to be packed on a Sunday. And there's a homey atmosphere for a Seattle company: A neighboring restaurant is called "Rain."

Would you buy a shot of wheatgrass from this man?

Thu, Mar 22, 2 a.m.

By Ronald Holden

Evolution Fresh marks Starbucks' latest effort to evolve beyond lattes, an assault on the $3.5 billion market in cold-crafted juices. Surprise: the offerings really are wholesome, and the wheatgrass is delicious.

Are Amazon, Microsoft, Nike and Starbucks "anti-God?"

Mon, Feb 27, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

A Christian pastor pushes for a boycott of Northwest corporate giants that support gay rights. What we need, he says, are "God-fearing companies" to replace them.

Madison Park: If fences make good neighbors, what happens when you take one down?

Mon, Nov 14, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The affluent Seattle neighborhood is embroiled in a controversy over whether to remove a chain-link barrier on the lake shore in a public park.

How arts and music helped pull Seattle through hard times

Tue, Oct 25, 2 a.m.

By Marcie Sillman

When Congress cancelled the SST, plunging the local economy downward, the city turned to new ways to lift its spirits and spur its economy. The arts, especially rock and roll, were a key part of the rebound.

Midday Scan: Wednesday's top stories around the region

Wed, Oct 5, 11 a.m.

By Pete Jackson

In the news: Everett's last working mill finds a fairy godmother; an unknown Congressional candidate flexes his popular muscle; Howard Schultz faces criticism for not walking the walk; the AP is still questioning Amanda Knox's antics; and Seattle's Catholic pet-owners turn out for iguana blessings.

The Cascadia conundrum: Balkanized transportation

Tue, Oct 4, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Puget Sound is a poster child for the problems of regional transportation planning. One big roadblock: long-standing distrust of Seattle.

Seattle joins the parade for mandatory sick leave

Mon, Sep 12, 8:46 p.m.

By Kathy Mulady

The issue is fast becoming a national workers' rights crusade. Here's a survey of how the movement is going in other cities, and the arguments for and against the requirements.

Starbucks Nation

Tue, Sep 6, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Howard Schultz's secret plan for making America great once again.

Midday Scan: Friday's top stories around the region

Fri, Sep 2, 11 a.m.

By David Brewster

Passing of eras in Everett and Portland; McKenna gets a lesson from the Supreme Court; Tim Burgess wants to save Seattle's downtown, while Howard Schultz may want to save the country.

The Coffee Party, local chapter

Thu, Aug 25, noon

By David Brewster

Howard Schultz of Starbucks is trying to start a national reform movement to get some big solutions to our big impasses. Here are some suggestions for translating these ideas to our state.

The local brands we love the most

Tue, Aug 23, 6:46 a.m.

By Ronald Holden

Online voting shows last year's winner, REI, has been toppled. And maybe Howard Schultz's turnaround of Starbucks needs to pay more attention to Seattle voters?

How great corporate power shadows Gregoire on coal shipments

Wed, Mar 9, 7:52 a.m.

By Daniel Jack Chasan

This month is the 40th anniversary of Starbucks. In this reprinted story, our author well remembers the first Starbucks store and the first day of business, March 30, 1971, since he happens to have been the very first customer.