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Flight attendant says exploding coffee maker on Alaska Airlines flight left permanent scars
1+ day, 48+ min ago (453+ words) SEATTLE " A Washington flight attendant has sued Stumptown Coffee in federal court in Seattle, alleging the company's coffee packaging contributed to an onboard coffee maker failure that left her with serious burns on an Alaska Airlines flight in April 2024. According…...
Flight attendant says exploding coffee maker on Alaska flight left permanent scars
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (453+ words) SEATTLE " A Washington flight attendant has sued Stumptown Coffee in federal court in Seattle, alleging the company's coffee packaging contributed to an onboard coffee maker failure that left her with serious burns on an Alaska Airlines flight in April 2024. According…...
The Off Beat brings alcohol-free live music venue to Portland teens
2+ week, 5+ day ago (420+ words) PORTLAND, Oregon " An old Portland strip club is now an all-ages music venue. "The Off Beat," located in Portland's Kenton neighborhood, hosts alcohol-free performances that give young people greater access to live music. The venue, on North Interstate Avenue, previously…...
Starbucks is launching its new reward tiers on Tuesday. Here are changes you can expect.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (138+ words) SEATTLE " Starting Tuesday, Starbucks' most avid customers will be grouped into new Green, Gold, and Reserve tiers as part of a major change to its rewards program. The international coffee chain announced the new loyalty program to its 35 million customers…...
Are Dunkin’s buckets of iced coffee real? Here’s what we know
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (260+ words) WASHINGTON " Some Dunkin" fans may soon be able to check a supersized drink off their bucket list. Posts circulating on social media show 48-ounce beverage buckets being sold at select Dunkin" locations, sparking millions of views and plenty of debate…...
Woodland cafe creates hit 'Seahawks soda' as Super Bowl anticipation builds
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) Super Bowl LX is just four days out, and you can watch it on KGW-TV with the Seahawks and the 12s who are hoping for a bit of redemption from when they met the Patriots in the big game 11 years ago....
Trump rolls back tariffs on 200+ foods, but shoppers and businesses see little immediate relief
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (473+ words) PORTLAND, Oregon " President Donald Trump rolled back tariffs'on more than 200 imported food items Friday in an effort to reduce grocery prices. The list includes coffee, cocoa, bananas, beef, avocados and tea. The administration said the executive order does not signal…...
Starbucks "Bearista" cups are back: How to get your hands on one
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (402+ words) WASHINGTON " Starbucks" viral Bearista'cup is making a comeback, but not on store shelves. After teasing Rewards members in its app to "check back on 12/8" for another shot at owning the glass bear-shaped cup, the coffee chain has revealed the mystery…...
Trump scraps tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit in a push to lower grocery store prices
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (716+ words) We just did a little bit of a rollback on some foods like coffee," Trump said aboard Air Force One as he flew to Florida hours after the tariff announcement was made. Pressed on his tariffs helping to increase consumer…...
Starbucks sells 60% stake in China business in $4 billion deal
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (389+ words) Starbucks said Monday it is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in China. Under the agreement, Boyu will acquire a 60% interest in Starbucks' retail operations in China, which is valued at $4 billion....