Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
@meganululani.bsky.social
Seattle Times Biz Reporter | Past: Denver Post, BGOV | Bylines: Nat Geo, Better Homes & Gardens, Business Insider, Eater, Delish, Smithsonian Magazine | Kanaka ʻŌiwi
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Shout out to @meganululani.bsky.social for sparking the change!
Kudos to the @seattletimes.com for spelling with diacritical marks used in the Hawaiian language, the ʻokina and the kahakō.
A few years ago, when I asked the NY Times to spell my affiliation as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, they refused because it went against their style guide.
A few years ago, when I asked the NY Times to spell my affiliation as University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, they refused because it went against their style guide.
Why we're using this spelling of Hawaiʻi
You may notice a change in how we spell Hawaiʻi and other Native Hawaiian words at The Seattle Times. Here's why.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Shout out to @meganululani.bsky.social for sparking the change!
Seattle's tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. As corporate giants cut thousands of workers to make way for AI spending, layoffs signal that the small gains by women and tech workers of color could be lost.
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The glaring absence at the top of Seattle’s big tech companies
Despite tech's successes, the industry has remained staggeringly white and male.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Seattle's tech industry has remained staggeringly white and male. As corporate giants cut thousands of workers to make way for AI spending, layoffs signal that the small gains by women and tech workers of color could be lost.
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At @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, our newspaper's style is constantly evolving.
As one of the largest newspapers on the West Coast, we've made the decision to use the Hawaiian diacritical marks (the ʻokina and the kahakō) in all relevant future stories.
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As one of the largest newspapers on the West Coast, we've made the decision to use the Hawaiian diacritical marks (the ʻokina and the kahakō) in all relevant future stories.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Why we're using this spelling of Hawaiʻi
You may notice a change in how we spell Hawaiʻi and other Native Hawaiian words at The Seattle Times. Here's why.
www.seattletimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
At @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, our newspaper's style is constantly evolving.
As one of the largest newspapers on the West Coast, we've made the decision to use the Hawaiian diacritical marks (the ʻokina and the kahakō) in all relevant future stories.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As one of the largest newspapers on the West Coast, we've made the decision to use the Hawaiian diacritical marks (the ʻokina and the kahakō) in all relevant future stories.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Reposted by Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
Style alert: the @seattletimes will now include diacritical marks when using Hawaiian-language words and place names. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Why we're using this spelling of Hawaiʻi
You may notice a change in how we spell Hawaiʻi and other Native Hawaiian words at The Seattle Times. Here's why.
www.seattletimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Style alert: the @seattletimes will now include diacritical marks when using Hawaiian-language words and place names. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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The @barnesandnoble.com will open a downtown Seattle store, reports @meganululani.bsky.social: www.seattletimes.com/business/bar...
This retailer is coming back to downtown Seattle
The bookseller will move into 520 Pike Street in the city's Central Business District, per a construction permit filed Monday.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The @barnesandnoble.com will open a downtown Seattle store, reports @meganululani.bsky.social: www.seattletimes.com/business/bar...
Starbucks union workers approved an authorization to strike on the company’s upcoming Red Cup Day, a major holiday promotional event, according to results released Wednesday.
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Starbucks union green lights strike before Red Cup Day, holidays
The union warned that it would turn Red Cup Day on Nov. 13 into "the Red Cup Rebellion" if the company doesn't finalize a contract by then.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Starbucks union workers approved an authorization to strike on the company’s upcoming Red Cup Day, a major holiday promotional event, according to results released Wednesday.
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Bookworms, rejoice: Barnes & Noble plans to return to downtown Seattle, according to recent city filings.
The new location signals renewed potential in the area.
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The new location signals renewed potential in the area.
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This retailer is coming back to downtown Seattle
The bookseller will move into 520 Pike Street in the city's Central Business District, per a construction permit filed Monday.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Bookworms, rejoice: Barnes & Noble plans to return to downtown Seattle, according to recent city filings.
The new location signals renewed potential in the area.
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The new location signals renewed potential in the area.
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EU could admit new members by 2030, says its foreign policy chief
EU could admit new members by 2030, says its foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas tells reporters more countries could join 27-country bloc, including Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine
The European Union could admit new members by 2030, its foreign policy chief has said, as officials praised reform efforts by frontrunners Montenegro and Albania, while criticising backsliding in Serbia and an even steeper democratic decline in Georgia.
The verdicts came as the European Commission published its annual report cards on 10 countries that aspire to join the EU, after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 injected new momentum into a process that had long been moribund. Continue reading...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
EU could admit new members by 2030, says its foreign policy chief
In Seattle's Ballard, Smål Market is a new shop incubator funded by federal dollars.
The idea by the Ballard Alliance is said to present a local solution to two problems: costly retail rent and the sizes of available spaces.
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The idea by the Ballard Alliance is said to present a local solution to two problems: costly retail rent and the sizes of available spaces.
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Ballard is turning into a small-business launchpad with this new idea
Smål Market in Ballard offers local businesses an affordable retail place to get their brands off the ground.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
In Seattle's Ballard, Smål Market is a new shop incubator funded by federal dollars.
The idea by the Ballard Alliance is said to present a local solution to two problems: costly retail rent and the sizes of available spaces.
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www.seattletimes.com/business/loc...
The idea by the Ballard Alliance is said to present a local solution to two problems: costly retail rent and the sizes of available spaces.
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Today, more people prefer cremations as the cost of burials skyrockets. Accompanying cremation’s rise in popularity are local businesses entering the scene to answer the question of what to do with the ashes.
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For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, on the front page.
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'Death is final,' shopping isn't in Seattle
Washingtonians are increasingly turning toward creative alternatives to put loved ones' ashes to rest.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today, more people prefer cremations as the cost of burials skyrockets. Accompanying cremation’s rise in popularity are local businesses entering the scene to answer the question of what to do with the ashes.
For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, on the front page.
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For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social, on the front page.
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Big thank you to our food writer Tan Vinh for having me on "Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh," a joint production of @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social and @kuow.org, to talk coffee (as I'm on my second cup of the morning).
You can find the episode here ⬇️
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You can find the episode here ⬇️
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Podcast: What goes into the price of a cup of coffee in Seattle?
On this episode of "Seattle Eats," Seattle Times business reporter Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton breaks down how different factors impact the price of a cup of Joe.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Big thank you to our food writer Tan Vinh for having me on "Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh," a joint production of @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social and @kuow.org, to talk coffee (as I'm on my second cup of the morning).
You can find the episode here ⬇️
www.seattletimes.com/life/food-dr...
You can find the episode here ⬇️
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Starbucks touted a “turnaround” at the company after reporting a rise in revenue — tempered by a major fall in profit — in its latest quarterly earnings released Wednesday.
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Starbucks turnaround comes at a price
"We’re a year into our ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy, and it’s clear that our turnaround is taking hold,” CEO Brian Niccol said Wednesday.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Starbucks touted a “turnaround” at the company after reporting a rise in revenue — tempered by a major fall in profit — in its latest quarterly earnings released Wednesday.
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A local pizza chain crumbled this month after The Rock Wood Fired Pizza announced its plans to close six of seven Washington locations.
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Local pizza chain closes nearly all its WA locations
A local pizza empire crumbled this month after The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closed six of seven Washington locations.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A local pizza chain crumbled this month after The Rock Wood Fired Pizza announced its plans to close six of seven Washington locations.
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In Pioneer Square — arguably Seattle’s oldest neighborhood — businesses are leaning on social media to market and boost their margins. For some, that means pushing their brands online, while others can unwittingly "go viral."
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This Seattle neighborhood is making a comeback
In Pioneer Square — what is arguably Seattle's oldest neighborhood — local entrepreneurs are leaning on the ultramodern tools of social media.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In Pioneer Square — arguably Seattle’s oldest neighborhood — businesses are leaning on social media to market and boost their margins. For some, that means pushing their brands online, while others can unwittingly "go viral."
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A hit-and-run in Tukwila left one man dead Friday night.
I'm covering this and other breaking news for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social today.
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I'm covering this and other breaking news for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social today.
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Man killed in hit-and-run in Tukwila
A Seattle man died Friday night after he was ejected from a car on Highway 599, then struck by an unknown driver.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
A hit-and-run in Tukwila left one man dead Friday night.
I'm covering this and other breaking news for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social today.
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I'm covering this and other breaking news for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social today.
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Several companies headquartered in the Seattle area have donated to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom at the White House, according to a White House list of donors.
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These Seattle area companies are helping pay for Trump's White House ballroom
Three companies headquartered in the Seattle area appeared on the White House list of donors to President Donald Trump's ballroom project.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Several companies headquartered in the Seattle area have donated to President Donald Trump’s new ballroom at the White House, according to a White House list of donors.
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The M's are one W away from the World Series. Local businesses are playing off the buzz.
It’s not just sports bars: A cycling studio, a bookstore and a nail salon are finding their niches in the Mariners madness, too.
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It’s not just sports bars: A cycling studio, a bookstore and a nail salon are finding their niches in the Mariners madness, too.
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From cupcakes to nails, Mariners wins inspire Seattle
Washington businesses, from bakeries to fitness studios, are finding creative ways to jump in on the bandwagon of fan excitement for the Mariners' playoff run.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The M's are one W away from the World Series. Local businesses are playing off the buzz.
It’s not just sports bars: A cycling studio, a bookstore and a nail salon are finding their niches in the Mariners madness, too.
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It’s not just sports bars: A cycling studio, a bookstore and a nail salon are finding their niches in the Mariners madness, too.
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The annual membership cost to enter Costco’s big-box warehouses and stock up on bulk groceries — not to mention the free food samples — has gone up. But that’s not stopping customers from becoming loyal members.
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Are climbing Costco membership fees scaring off the brand's loyalists?
The annual Costco membership cost went up. But that's not stopping customers, with the number of memberships on the rise.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The annual membership cost to enter Costco’s big-box warehouses and stock up on bulk groceries — not to mention the free food samples — has gone up. But that’s not stopping customers from becoming loyal members.
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The details of Starbucks’ recent store closures in Washington have been hazy, but a state filing this week shows which locations have locked their doors for good.
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Starbucks closes 31 stores in WA. Is yours on the list?
Has your favorite Starbucks store closed? Check out our updated list.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The details of Starbucks’ recent store closures in Washington have been hazy, but a state filing this week shows which locations have locked their doors for good.
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After Starbucks said last month that it planned to lay off 900 nonretail workers as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, a new state filing shows what these job cuts mean for Washington workers.
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Starbucks layoffs sweep Seattle-area workers
The coffee giant announced last month 900 nonretail jobs would be cut as part of restructuring. Seattle-area workers are now seeing the brunt of these layoffs.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
After Starbucks said last month that it planned to lay off 900 nonretail workers as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, a new state filing shows what these job cuts mean for Washington workers.
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Mahalo nui loa, Hawaiian Council, for bringing this year's Native Hawaiian Convention to Washington!
What an honor and a pleasure to moderate two panels, interviewing Kānaka stars Sara Kehaulani Goo, Cris Romento, Daniel Aipa, Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp and Ipo Alkhaldi.
📸 Malia Peoples, Ipo Alkhaldi
What an honor and a pleasure to moderate two panels, interviewing Kānaka stars Sara Kehaulani Goo, Cris Romento, Daniel Aipa, Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp and Ipo Alkhaldi.
📸 Malia Peoples, Ipo Alkhaldi
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Mahalo nui loa, Hawaiian Council, for bringing this year's Native Hawaiian Convention to Washington!
What an honor and a pleasure to moderate two panels, interviewing Kānaka stars Sara Kehaulani Goo, Cris Romento, Daniel Aipa, Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp and Ipo Alkhaldi.
📸 Malia Peoples, Ipo Alkhaldi
What an honor and a pleasure to moderate two panels, interviewing Kānaka stars Sara Kehaulani Goo, Cris Romento, Daniel Aipa, Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp and Ipo Alkhaldi.
📸 Malia Peoples, Ipo Alkhaldi
After sweeping store closures around the country last month, Starbucks will lay off 369 employees in Washington, according to a state filing.
The layoffs will be effective on Dec. 5.
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The layoffs will be effective on Dec. 5.
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Starbucks lays off hundreds of Washington workers after store closures
The layoffs follow sweeping store closures that are part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
After sweeping store closures around the country last month, Starbucks will lay off 369 employees in Washington, according to a state filing.
The layoffs will be effective on Dec. 5.
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The layoffs will be effective on Dec. 5.
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The Mariners hype is real in Seattle, and brands can't get enough of the team's slugger, Cal Raleigh.
His collaboration with Honey Bucket caught fans' attention, so I put together a rundown of his other partnerships. For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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His collaboration with Honey Bucket caught fans' attention, so I put together a rundown of his other partnerships. For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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Big Dumper becomes a big brand name
The world knows Raleigh can set a Major League Baseball record, but the slugger also keeps busy as an entrepreneur.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Mariners hype is real in Seattle, and brands can't get enough of the team's slugger, Cal Raleigh.
His collaboration with Honey Bucket caught fans' attention, so I put together a rundown of his other partnerships. For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/business/cal...
His collaboration with Honey Bucket caught fans' attention, so I put together a rundown of his other partnerships. For @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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Starbucks is trying to stand out among the competition and welcome customers through its doors while fighting headwinds.
Some see last week’s layoffs and store closures as a move to please investors.
Here's the state of play for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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Some see last week’s layoffs and store closures as a move to please investors.
Here's the state of play for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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Why is Starbucks closing so many stores, including popular ones in Seattle area?
Starbucks is trying to stand out among the competition and welcome more customers through its doors all while fighting global and local headwinds.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Starbucks is trying to stand out among the competition and welcome customers through its doors while fighting headwinds.
Some see last week’s layoffs and store closures as a move to please investors.
Here's the state of play for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/business/sta...
Some see last week’s layoffs and store closures as a move to please investors.
Here's the state of play for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
www.seattletimes.com/business/sta...
Nintendo of America will advance to the next level with a leadership change after its president and COO Doug Bowser retires at the end of the year.
More on the Redmond-based subsidiary of the Japanese video game company here at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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More on the Redmond-based subsidiary of the Japanese video game company here at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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Nintendo of America’s aptly named COO is retiring
Redmond-based Nintendo of America has tapped Devon Pritchard to replace President and Chief Operating Officer Doug Bowser. Nintendo’s Satoru Shibata will take over as CEO.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Nintendo of America will advance to the next level with a leadership change after its president and COO Doug Bowser retires at the end of the year.
More on the Redmond-based subsidiary of the Japanese video game company here at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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More on the Redmond-based subsidiary of the Japanese video game company here at @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social.
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