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Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Hobby Lobby Closes 61,500 SQFT Store in Tacoma Central Shopping Mall
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has closed its store in the Tacoma Central shopping center earlier this month. The 61,484-square-foot space, located at 3130 S. 23rd, appears to now be available for lease, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The vacant building is owned by an entity affiliated with Pietromonaco Jackson Properties, a Mercer Island-based real estate company. The property is listed for lease at $16 per square foot, or $82,000 per month for the entire building. The property sits on a 5-acre site and includes parking.
US Army Rangers’ Barbecue Turned Into A Shootout in the Streets of Tacoma After A Local Gang Attacked
In the 1980s, illegal drugs were widespread on American streets, leading to an increase in gang violence. While similar problems continue today, especially with opioids, the epidemic of the 1980s and ’90s had unique features. A major incident from this time took place in Tacoma, Washington, where a shootout between US Army Rangers and local gang members highlighted the era’s volatility.
6 people including a firefighter injured in Silverdale fire
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - Central Kitsap County & Fire Rescue responded to an overnight house fire in Silverdale. Five residents were evacuated from their homes, with one person sustaining significant burn injuries. All residents were flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. A firefighter was also transported to Saint Michal...
Unleash Your Inner Geek at GeekFest West Game Expo 2024
Calling all gamers, cosplayers, nerds, and self-described geeks: GeekFest West is making its debut in Everett July 19–21. This expo is described as an event for “Everything Geek,” with special events, guest speakers, gaming tournaments, the Cosmic Cosplay Competition, and exhibitor booths selling everything for gamers, fantasy fanatics, sci-fi devotees, anime fans, and more. Along with these offerings, there also will be a geek-themed film festival — The Geekapalooza Film Festival — happening alongside GeekFest West.
Port of Everett delivers expansion pitch, Eagle Scouts honored during July 11 city council meeting
The Mountlake Terrace City Council received a presentation on the Port of Everett expansion from Port Government Affairs Manager Adam LeMieux during its July 11 meeting. Resolution 1220 proposes new boundaries that would include all of Snohomish County, except for the City of Edmonds, Port of Edmonds, Town of Woodway, Point Wells and Esperance. The resulting taxes would be $0.188 per $1,000, which LeMieux said was about $100 per year on a $500,000 property value and is not collected from tribal trust lands.
Public invited to July 18 swearing-in ceremony for Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Neil Weiss
Edmonds Municipal Court is inviting the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Judge Neil Weiss at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. The event will be in municipal court, located inside the Public Safety Complex at 250 5th Ave. N., Edmonds. The ceremon is also viewable remotely via the court’s Zoom platform at https://zoom.us/j/4257710210 or by visiting the Edmonds Municipal Court website for remote hearings.
WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
Mountlake Terrace City Council cuts the ribbon for 66th Avenue West project
The Mountlake Terrace City Council cut the ribbon on July 11 for the much-anticipated revamped 66th Avenue West. The street’s travelers experienced occasional traffic shutdowns from February to May as the city replaced the pavement. The most time-consuming work was completed months ahead of schedule due to good planning and weather.
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
GOURMONDO AND LONG SHADOWS VINTNERS ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE ELEVATED TASTING EXPERIENCE
Guests are invited to enjoy this new tasting menu at Long Shadows Vintners’ renowned Woodinville tasting room starting July 19) (The collaboration features a six-course tasting menu and sipping experience. Images courtesy of Long Shadows Vintners.) July 15, 2024 – Woodinville, WA — Gourmondo is excited to unveil a...
Golf and Entertainment Venue Will Open Second Location in Seattle Area
Five Iron Golf will open its newest location this September in Kirkland, Wash. The Kirkland venue will feature four Trackman simulators with high-speed multi-angle cameras capturing every aspect of the golf swing, offering an immersive and comprehensive playing experience. Five Iron Golf will open its newest location this September in...
Seattle sees surge in street racing incidents. City leaders to tackle this trend with new legislation.
Seattle, Washington – Aiming at reversing the alarming trend of illegal street racing in the city, the Seattle City Council passed a major piece of legislation on July 16. Enthusiastically backed by Councilmembers and the City Attorney, the new ordinance adds harsher fines and clearer definitions to discourage these dangerous activities.
Boeing workers give initial greenlight to strike if talks fail
Thousands of Boeing hourly workers voted in Seattle to authorize a potential labor strike if ongoing contract negotiations stumble, a union statement said Wednesday. The result was generally expected but came on top of renewed scrutiny Boeing is facing after a series of troubles including a January incident in which a fuselage door plug blew out during a flight.
Is anyone trying to apply for Pacific Lutheran ABSN in Seattle?
I just moved to Seattle and trying to apply to nursing program next year. Im curious about Pacific Luthrean Accelerated program? Have anyone attened to the program? im wondering if its hard because its only take 16 months for BSN.
Seattle woman prays for return of stolen U-Haul with father's ashes inside
SEATTLE - A Seattle woman is desperately searching for a stolen U-Haul that contained everything she owned, including some priceless family heirlooms. She says the moving truck was stolen early Tuesday morning in Seattle while parked in front of her mom's apartment building near Bell Street and Elliott Way. Tens...
Statue of Hiroshima bombing victim stolen from Seattle park
SEATTLE - A statue of a young Japanese girl that survived the Hiroshima bombing was stolen last week from a park in the University District. Seattle Police say the Sadako Sasaki statue was stolen from Peace Park on July 12 at around 11:30 a.m. The bronze, life-size statue is titled...
The SAM's Alexander Calder Exhibition is Sticking Around
The Seattle Art Museum announced yesterday that it will be extending its popular exhibition “Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection,” which is part of a multiyear initiative aimed at bringing iconic works by American artist Alexander Calder to the museum. The exhibit, which features more than 45...
KKR Buys 211,000 SQFT Cascadian in Seattle for $161.76MM
Seattle’s life science market continues to draw investors with the purchase of an asset in the city’s Cascade district. According to King County public records, an entity affiliated with KKR purchased the property, known as the Cascadian, for $161.76 million, or about $766 per square foot, via a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The seller was an entity affiliated with Invesco Real Estate.
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