When he’s not working as a security guard in South Lake Union, Spencer Lindsay is cooking up sauces he sells under the Mr. Maurs brand. He’s moved from in-person sales to selling his products on Amazon using a service geared to budding entrepreneurs.
About 1,800 union employees at Boeing accepted voluntary buyouts last month as the jet maker continues to cut jobs in the state. Boeing declined to release any figures, so the number of nonunion cuts is unknown. Further cuts are expected through the year.
Austin’s startup scene has kept pace with Seattle’s in terms of investor dollars. But the industry has grown without two of Seattle’s strongest assets — Microsoft and Amazon — instead flourishing on the strength of its community and Texan hospitality. VIEW
Family-owned distributors of Rainier and Olympia beer sue Pabst Brewing after the business is handed over to a West Coast industry giant. Also: Diva Espresso will be part of Kenmore’s downtown project. And, outbound cargo from the Seattle and Tacoma ports grew strongly last year.
NEW YORK (AP) — A new streaming service aimed at kids will have episodes of classic cartoons like "Scooby Doo," ''The Flintstones" and "The Jetsons" as well as original series. Time Warner's Boomerang service joins a crowded market of kid-aimed online subscription video. Netflix and Amazon Prime have kids sections, Nickelodeon's Noggin streaming app is...
