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Job Losses Follow: Unexpected Restaurant Shutdowns in Washington
Unexpected restaurant closures in Washington have reportedly led to layoffs at 10 separate sites by September. As per the Employment Security Department, Homegrown Partners LLC has declared that the eateries would be permanently closed on September 15th. A total of 158 individuals will lose their jobs when 10 Homegrown stores...
Discover The Best Buffets In Seattle: A Culinary Adventure Awaits!
There's something fun and inviting about a buffet. All of the great options or just the idea that you can eat without reserve to make sure you get your fill. It's a great time to try new foods as you're not buying an entire dish of any one items, you can try a little of this and a little of that.
Lost dog found alone on Seattle ferry dock heads to a new home
A lost dog found without its owner on a ferry dock in Seattle last month has found a new home. Washington State Ferries (WSF) explained in an X post published Friday afternoon ferry workers found the canine alone at Colman Dock early on June 12. They took care of the animal while the agency, which is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), searched for his owner in an attempt to bring him home. At the time, the X post stated the dog was going to be “transferred to animal control soon.”
Best Mexican Restaurant in WA
Mexican food is one of those foods I'll never get bored with. When it comes time to choose a restaurant, maybe we're all going out to eat, I'll never decline a Mexican restaurant. Even the ones that are more Americanized to fit the needs of many are still great. I'll...
39 SeaTac International Airport 1-Star Google Reviews!
When it comes down to it, the best advice I could gleam from all of these reviews:. Show up EXTRA early (3+ hours) But don’t eat too much; you have to use the restroom. Make sure your items are “Fully Charged”. How has your experience with SeaTac...
Seattle's minimum wage compromise is ending. Restaurants are worried
Ten years ago, when Seattle passed its first-in-the-nation $15 minimum wage, a lot of small businesses were concerned. So the law carved out an exception that let some small employers count tips and other reimbursement. That compromise will expire in January, and some restaurant owners say it could cause big...
MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival Celebrates a Multifaceted South Sound Community
Like a dazzling piece of artwork, MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival, will gather many facets of the South Sound for a weekend of music, dance, cuisine and multicultural appreciation for all ages. MOSAIC is free to attend and will take place at Tacoma’s Wright Park on July 27 and 28.
The Largest Pizza in WA is as Delicious as it is Huge
It's always time for pizza. Whether you like classics like pepperoni and black olives or a meat lovers or a hawaiian-style or just plain cheese, you can't go wrong with pizza. I was thinking about those photos I've seen on the Internet that have those giant pizzas meant to be shared with friends. It turns out we have one of those kinds of places in Seattle.
Golden Gardens now has a portable sauna
You may have noticed a big barrel parked at Golden Gardens. It’s a 20-foot portable communal sauna, owned by Bywater Sauna and organized by the Coldwater Collective, a Seattle cold-plunge group. Cold plunging is having a moment, with groups gathering at beaches around Seattle to plunge into the Puget...
TRS Group and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Remove PFAS from Firefighting Vehicles
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Port of Seattle Fire Department at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), working with TRS Group (TRS), is the first airport in the United States to use the PerfluorAd™ process to remove and thoroughly clean aqueous film forming foams (AFFF), which contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called "forever chemicals," from all its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
The groovy music festival that celebrates surf music
SEATTLE — The two-day summer surf music festival SurfXSurfwest returns to Darrell’s Tavern for another showcase of instrumental madness! The annual festival is dedicated to surf and rock 'n' roll music. “We started doing this festival five years ago. We've just kind of grown it over the years,”...
West Seattle’s Iconic Luna Park Cafe Is Up for Sale
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. One of Seattle’s most famous diners is on the market. This week John Bennett, the owner of West Seattle’s Luna Park Cafe, told West Seattle Blog that after 35 years he’s looking to retire and selling the business. “It’s time to pass the torch,” he told the blog. “I am looking for someone who will keep it going as it is for another 35 years or more. The restaurant is doing well and I think someone could step in and take it over without skipping a beat.”
City of Auburn announces 2025 Artist Project Support Grant opportunity
The City of Auburn is inviting artists to apply for its 2025 Artist Project Support Grant, aimed at fostering growth, innovation, excellence, and accessibility in the arts within the community. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2024. The grant program supports arts-related projects and programs that offer free public...
Did You Take the Gray Line of Seattle Bus Tour of Twin Peaks?
For decades, Twin Peaks fans have flocked to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington to visit the “Real Twin Peaks.” Despite ABC Television cancelling the series in May 1991, fans continued to visit the many film locations throughout King County, including spots located in the towns of North Bend and Snoqualmie. I recently discovered the Gray Line of Seattle even held a bus tour from May 1 to October 13, 1991 that visited a handful of locations from the show.
Tested and Approved Games for Kids on Washington Road Trips
I’ve made the mistake of having my son use his Game Boy on an ENTIRE trip from Wenatchee to Seattle. I had it all planned out: Get there and park in plenty of time to eat fish n’ chips at the best place to get ‘em: The Owl n’ Thistle. The only problem is my then 11-year-old son, Matthew, had a really bad tummy ache from looking down at his device the entire ride.
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