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Tacoma Firefighters Battle Major Blaze on Waterfront, No Injuries as 'Empathy' Building Reduced to Rubble
Firefighters in Tacoma faced a fiery challenge on the waterfront when a vacant building on the 1100 block of Dock Street was engulfed in flames early Sunday morning. According to The News Tribune, the blaze produced a visible column of smoke that could be seen for miles around 2 a.m. The building, notably featuring a mural inscribed with the word "Empathy," is now a shell of char and lost histories.
South Sound Music Festival: A Celebration of Local Talent and Community Spirit
The South Sound Music Festival, now in its third year, recently concluded another successful event in Tacoma, Washington. This vibrant celebration brought together a diverse mix of artists, vendors, and community members for a day filled with music, food, and fun. A key aspect of the festival is its focus...
Design review next week for ‘U-shape’ development that will add 120+ new homes to Broadway’s Bait Shop block
A project that will reshape a northern block of Broadway and demolish the more than 100-year-old structure home to Bait Shop and TRIBE Fitness to make way for a new six-story, 122-unit apartment building with retail and three live-work units plus underground parking for more than 100 vehicles will come before the East Design Review Board next week in what could be the project’s final step in the city’s public design process.
Robots are helping build new apartments in Seattle
The construction industry - has been having a hard time finding enough workers lately.The worker shortage can delay projects and push the cost of housing higher.That situation has led one contractor to try something new, at a project in Seattle.They’re bringing in a robot.
Renton Man Suspected of Vehicular Assault in Multi-Car Crash on State Route 900, Four Injured
A serious five-vehicle collision disrupted traffic and ignited a roadside fire on State Route 900 in Renton this past Sunday. KIRO 7 reports that four individuals were injured in the crash, including one in serious condition. Eastside Fire & Rescue responded to the scene near SE May Valley Road after one of the cars burst into flames, resulting in a brush fire.
Keep Your Home Clean, Safe and Dry With Septic and Sewer Inspections From Boggs Inspection Services
At Olympia’s Boggs Inspection Services, their number one requested add-on service is for sewer scope and septic inspections. Even in today’s fast-paced real estate market, skipping this vital step could impact your home’s value and livability or delay its sale or purchase. Even in warm weather, little...
Royalty Fee Tacked Onto SiriusXM Bill Prompts Subscriber Lawsuits.
SiriusXM has in recent years come under scrutiny by several state attorneys general over its sales practices. Now company lawyers are facing a new accusation — that SiriusXM illegitimately charges its customers more than the advertised prices for its music plans. Consumers are now pressing their case in lawsuits filed in San Francisco and Seattle.
Insane Baltimore Ravens – Seattle Seahawks Trade Proposed By Journalist (Report)
The Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks will be going into the 2024 season looking to get back to the post-season. While Seattle missed the playoffs in 2023, they finished with the same record as the Green Bay Packers (9-8) who clinched the final wild card spot. Baltimore finished the 2023...
Nika Muhl's Pregame Outfit Before Storm vs. Dream Has WNBA Fans Awestruck
The Seattle Storm have been playing some of their best basketball in recent weeks. They're coming off of a dominant 91-63 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. And now they have another home game against the 7-15 Atlanta Dream on Sunday that, on paper, should be a winnable game for them. And if ...
Pipe break cuts water to East Wenatchee irrigation customers
EAST WENATCHEE — A pipe break at one of the Wenatchee Valley’s major irrigation systems has left many East Wenatchee customers without water to treat their land during the driest part of the year. The Upper Columbia Irrigation District, formerly the Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District, says the problem...
Harbor Happenings | Chalk the Harbor, Summer Art Festival headline busy week
Draw on the sidewalk. Sniff some lavender. Hear some poems. Explore the beach. Buy some art. Dance your socks off. Watch a movie. There’s plenty to do this week in Gig Harbor. Chalk the Harbor. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, pick up a supply of free chalk...
City of SeaTac to receive $40,000 refund after 4th of July Drone Show failure
The Great Lakes Drone Company has confirmed it will issue a full refund of $40,000 to the City of SeaTac following a technical failure that disrupted its highly-anticipated 4th of July drone show. As The SeaTac Blog previously reported, the incident occurred at Angle Lake Park on the 4th of...
A Big Costco Change That Members Need to Know Is Coming Soon
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
Major Grocers Announce Which 124 WA Stores Will Be Sold Off
Kroger and Albertsons, have been working on a merger since September of 2023. A long list of stores and distribution centers that will be sold was announced for the first time. A large number are located throughout the state of Washington. The new agreement by the two chains is meant...
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