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Port moves forward with Waterfront Center, hires design firm
The Port of Olympia is moving forward with the Waterfront Center, a proposed three-story mixed-use building expected to be near Swantown Marina. The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, August 12, to execute a contract with EHDD Architecture for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,026,636 to begin the design process of the building.
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Retired WA state ferries sold for $100,000 each, heading to South America
SEATTLE - Two Washington State Ferries vessels are heading to Ecuador after a combined 100 years of service in Puget Sound. The Elwha and Klahowya have been out of commission since 2020 and 2017, respectively. WSF say the sale will alleviate costs and staffing concerns associated with storing and moving the old ferries around their docks.
500+-Unit Residential Tower in Seattle Pauses Development
Although a 46-story residential tower planned for Seattle’s Pike Place Market area has finally secured its master-use permit, the project is on hold indefinitely. According to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, Kevin Corbett, CEO of developer Plus Investment (USA), has cited rising crime concerns as a public safety issue that prevents the project from moving forward. The tower, located at 1516 2nd Ave., was originally planned as a for-sale condo project but could pivot to a for-rent building.
Popular Ballard breakfast restaurant will close in September
SEATTLE — A popular breakfast spot in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood said it is closing its doors next month. The Fat Hen, located at 1418 NW 70th St., posted on social media that it will be closing on Sept. 13. "Thank you to everyone that has lended their support of...
Madison Park restaurant's outdoor dining space sparks community dispute
SEATTLE — Sidewalk dining, a popular pastime in Seattle, is now the subject of a fight in Madison Park. The Ethan Stowell restaurant group has been using a small parcel of land for outdoor dining which some neighbors said is not the intended use of that space. The public...
Declining Demand For Tech Workers, Seattle-Area Unemployment Rate Surpasses National Average
The Seattle metropolitan area is experiencing a higher unemployment rate than the national average, a trend that economists attribute in part to a decline in demand for information workers, including software developers. As of June, the unemployment rate in Seattle was 4.6%, while Washington state’s rate stood at 4.9%. In contrast, the national rate has climbed to 4.1%, the highest level seen in nearly three years, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Seahawks vs. Titans Preseason Week 2 time, location, TV and streaming odds and more
The Seattle Seahawks will travel to Nashville to play the Tennessee Titans in preseason Week 2. To be fair, the team is already there. The Titans and Seahawks held joint practices ahead of the game. Also, to be fair, the game is rather moot. The reason is that many of...
Seattle Renters Commission “Powerless” to Advocate for Tenants Due to “Ongoing Neglect” from Mayor Harrell, Council
The Seattle Renters Commission (SRC) accused Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council of “ongoing neglect” that not only “hampers” the commission’s work but “insults” the communities they aim to serve. For eight months, Harrell has failed to release $50,000 in funds to convene a new tenant workgroup, and the Housing and Human Services Committee has failed to appoint members to the commission, according to two public letters from SCR. The mayor and the council have not responded to their letters.
Puyallup’s South Hill team represents the Northwest in Little League World Series
This is one of those cases when just appearing is a big victory. Puyallp’s South Hill Little League team makes its World Series premiere Friday afternoon. “You try to put yourself in all the right places to give them the right opportunities,” South Hill coach Derek Jennings told KIRO Newsradio. “It takes so much luck and just being in the right place at the right time. And, it’s nothing you can really, you can really put into words.”
Multiple wildfires in Pacific Northwest likely to burn until fall rains arrive
Fire managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Washington and Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. With widespread lightning expected this month, fire managers will be adopting a strategic approach to integrate risk management, ecosystem resilience, and community involvement on long-duration fires before typical east wind events potentially arrive around the beginning of fall. ...
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