Slow Servers is a VPS hosting provider in Spokane, Washington that operates on secondhand, power-efficient hardware to minimize environmental impact while maintaining adequate performance for basic web services. The company offers virtualized private servers on OpenBSD with IPv6 connectivity, cryptocurrency payments, and manual provisioning, prioritizing sustainability over cutting-edge performance.
Starbucks is closing 250 underperforming stores nationwide, with six locations in Washington state affected. The closures will incur roughly $300 million in restructuring charges and are expected to be completed by end of 2026. The company is also conducting corporate layoffs in its Seattle headquarters amid broader workforce reductions.