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Washington State Hospital Association files suit against Labor and Industries over meal break penalties
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) has initiated legal action against the state’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), contesting a new administrative policy. The new policy has to do with the amount workers can be paid if a meal period is missed or interrupted.
Tacoma Teen to Face Adult Prosecution for Alleged Shooting of Police Detective
In a decisive move that could set a precedent for juvenile crime cases, a Pierce County judge ruled that a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a Tacoma police detective is to be prosecuted as an adult, reports The News Tribune. The teen, Justus Nassir Kent, faced charges including attempted murder and assault after the August 2023 incident where he allegedly shot detective Justin Brooks, who at the time was conducting an emphasis patrol aimed at recovering stolen vehicles.
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.
Police Blotter, July 5 - 11, 2024
Dispatch advised of a vehicle prowl complaint in the Mount Erie parking lot on Thursday, July 11. An Anacortes man reported that his car had been broken into, along with other vehicles parked there. His vehicle had been ransacked, and he discovered some ammunition and a knife to be missing. The responding officer documented the theft.
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.
Man dies after shooting near Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police report a possible suspect in connection with a deadly shooting near Emerald Queen Casino has come forward, but remained out of custody Tuesday. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Monday near the casino’s employee parking lot in the 2,000 block of East 28th Street.
Bite of Seattle food festival kicks off this weekend at Seattle Center
SEATTLE - One of Seattle's biggest annual food festivals kicks off this weekend, featuring live music, fun activities, and over 250 food and retail vendors. The Bite of Seattle, also known as "The Bite," is a free, three-day event at the Seattle Center where anyone can come and indulge in a variety of local eats and drinks.
Public Defenders Pull Out of Talks after Mayor Reportedly Ignores Concerns over Jail Contract
On Friday, Department of Public Defense Director Anita Khandelwal sent a letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office announcing her withdrawal from the ongoing, behind-the-scenes stakeholdering process surrounding a possible contract between the City of Seattle and the regional South Correctional Entity, a jail also known as SCORE, which is located all the way down in Des Moines, WA. h said the mayor’s office did not sufficiently address concerns she raised, so it did not feel like anything she said in those meetings would influence the decision-making process.
ECU pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman goes in 16th round to Seattle Mariners
A fifth East Carolina player has been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as All-American reliever Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman has been drafted in the 16 round with the 483rd overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. Shenkman follows four of his teammates, with Trey Yesavage going in the first round...
Alex Rodriguez Says He Wants to Come Back and Celebrate with Seattle Mariners Fans
Alex Rodriguez, who has essentially been exiled from Seattle since leaving after the 2000 season, said in a radio interview on Tuesday that he would like one day to come back to Seattle and thank Mariners fans. The question is, will he ever be invited?
West Seattle's Luna Park Cafe seeks new owner after 35 years of service
SEATTLE - In a significant moment for West Seattle’s dining scene, one of the area’s longest-running restaurants, Luna Park Cafe, is officially on the market. Owner John Bennett, who has been at the helm of this beloved establishment for 35 years, announced his decision to sell the restaurant, expressing a desire to find a new owner who will continue its legacy.
Eastside office leasing on a roll
In the first half of 2024, office tenants have signed for at least 4.2 million square feet in greater Seattle, led by 2 million square feet in Bellevue and other Eastside cities. CoStar data reveals that this is the strongest office leasing in the first half of any year since 2019.
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