Skip to contentFor a culture known for its tea, the popularity of coffee has begun to surge in Japan and many specialty cafes have started to pop-up everywhere.Now, anyone living in Japan knows that coffee is certainly a popular drink and is a mainstay of every convenience store and vending machines. And while a bottle of cold Craft Boss Milk Coffee (yes, a bottle) is one of my favorite drinks not named Kirin Milk Tea (drools), it’s far from what could be considered “quality coffee.”That’s where the thousands of coffee shops come in.Popular chains like Starbucks, Doutor, and Tully’s are...…Skip to contentFor a culture known for its tea, the popularity of coffee has begun to surge in Japan and many specialty cafes have started to pop-up everywhere.Now, anyone living in Japan knows that coffee is certainly a popular drink and is a mainstay of every convenience store and vending machines. And while a bottle of cold Craft Boss Milk Coffee (yes, a bottle) is one of my favorite drinks not named Kirin Milk Tea (drools), it’s far from what could be considered “quality coffee.”That’s where the thousands of coffee shops come in.Popular chains like Starbucks, Doutor, and Tully’s are...WW…

Breaking NewsExperts believe that many of the COVID-19 restrictions may have also contributed to slowing the spread of influenza.5:45 PM PDT March 29, 2021SEATTLE — The number of deaths related to the  is staggering, but there is one statistic that stands out: since coronavirus took hold in Washington, the number of deaths attributed to the common flu is zero.With businesses closed, streets vacant, restaurants empty — coronavirus has taken a costly toll on our communities. But one positive side effect of all that staying home is that influenza has been essentially wiped out this...…Breaking NewsExperts believe that many of the COVID-19 restrictions may have also contributed to slowing the spread of influenza.5:45 PM PDT March 29, 2021SEATTLE — The number of deaths related to the  is staggering, but there is one statistic that stands out: since coronavirus took hold in Washington, the number of deaths attributed to the common flu is zero.With businesses closed, streets vacant, restaurants empty — coronavirus has taken a costly toll on our communities. But one positive side effect of all that staying home is that influenza has been essentially wiped out this...WW…

Small BusinessThe beloved Maltby Cafe saw a 90% drop in business when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now the owners and community are fighting to save it.MALTBY, Wash. — The food at the Maltby Cafe is so legendary, customers are happy to use their car trunks as tables and eat outside on a 40 degree morning.That's what Brad Faulhaber and Daniel Ray are doing this week.They've been coming to the cafe for 20 years, and they're not going to let a pandemic keep them away.Loading ..."You mask up, eat in the parking lot and do your duty," Ray said. The Maltby Cafe operates out of an old...…Small BusinessThe beloved Maltby Cafe saw a 90% drop in business when the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now the owners and community are fighting to save it.MALTBY, Wash. — The food at the Maltby Cafe is so legendary, customers are happy to use their car trunks as tables and eat outside on a 40 degree morning.That's what Brad Faulhaber and Daniel Ray are doing this week.They've been coming to the cafe for 20 years, and they're not going to let a pandemic keep them away.Loading ..."You mask up, eat in the parking lot and do your duty," Ray said. The Maltby Cafe operates out of an old...WW…

Breaking NewsDepartment of Social and Health Services has been told to examine what a 15% cut would look like. For thousands of Washingtonians, it's dire.5:45 PM PDT October 29, 2020MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash — Mary Spears has lived her life helping others. She made a career out of relief work, helping people in developing nations. At 83, she's now in need of help herself.Spears lives in assisted living at Vineyard Park of Mountlake Terrace and exhausted her life savings paying for it.Now she's on Medicaid.Spears has weathered COVID-19, but another threat looms on the horizon.A projected $9...…Breaking NewsDepartment of Social and Health Services has been told to examine what a 15% cut would look like. For thousands of Washingtonians, it's dire.5:45 PM PDT October 29, 2020MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash — Mary Spears has lived her life helping others. She made a career out of relief work, helping people in developing nations. At 83, she's now in need of help herself.Spears lives in assisted living at Vineyard Park of Mountlake Terrace and exhausted her life savings paying for it.Now she's on Medicaid.Spears has weathered COVID-19, but another threat looms on the horizon.A projected $9...WW…