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Starbucks announces new sustainability push, aiming to slash waste, water use and carbon emissions

The plan appears to be driven by a mix of government regulation, activist pressure and internal concerns about the Seattle-based company's image.

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A dog trots beside a skier on one of the Rendezvous trails originating at the Gunn Ranch Trailhead in the Methow Valley. Dogs are allowed in some parts of the massive Methow Trails’ network of cross-country ski routes, but must be issued their own official day passes and keep to areas designated as dog-friendly.

Travel

Why you should make Twisp home base for all your wintertime Methow Valley adventures

Twisp's central location and interesting community make it the perfect headquarters for all your Methow Valley tourism needs.

A look at construction in progress at KeyArena, where the roof is now entirely suspended by temporary posts as crews continue digging down.

Hockey

KeyArena will begin reattaching its roof by late February. Then we might know a completion date.

Dozens of temporary posts are holding up KeyArena's 44-million pound roof as workers excavate about 7000 cubic yards of soil per day beneath it. The plan is to start installing permanent posts on a new foundation by late February. WATCH

Michael (Mike) Schiller sends a no-look pass after rebounding his brother David’s free throw.

Brothers David and Michael Schiller
Michael and their dad both have/had multiple sclerosis. Michael is in a wheelchair, and their dad died last year. For a few years, David has held a fundraiser for MS where he shoots 1,000 free throws at the Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island, and his brother shoots 100 from his wheelchair.
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Larry Stone

‘I’m a friggin’ athlete.’ Basketball helps Mercer Island brothers bond, and battle multiple sclerosis

It’s impossible to miss the genuine fondness and respect David and Michael Schiller have for each other. That bond is what led David to start a charity free-throw event that will take place Saturday in Mercer Island. WATCH