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Microsoft's cloud business powers 10% growth in quarterly profits
REDMOND, Wash. — (AP) — Microsoft reported a 10% increase in quarterly profits Tuesday as it tries to maintain its position as a leader in artificial intelligence technology. The software giant said its fiscal fourth-quarter profit was $22 billion, or $2.95 per share, slightly beating analyst expectations for...
Woodbury Corporation Sells 66,900 SQFT Village at Redmond Ridge in Redmond for $41.1MM
A shopping center in Redmond has traded hands in a deal that shows the region’s retail market continues to attract investors. According to King County property records, the asset, known as The Village at Redmond Ridge, was sold by an entity affiliated with Woodbury Corporation, which developed the property. The seller was an entity affiliated with Redmond Plaza LLC. The sales price was $41.1 million, or approximately $614 per square foot.
Kirkland's Houghton Beach remains closed due to high bacteria
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Kirkland officials have announced Houghton Beach will remain closed for at least another week as high bacteria continues to pose a public health threat. The beach has been closed since Tuesday, July 16 and will stay closed until the elevated bacteria levels currently seen show a decrease within the county's guidelines.
Construction update for 15th Ave NW/Ballard Bridge paving project and extended partial closures on the bridge
Construction is in full swing on 15th Ave NW and the Ballard Bridge. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) says they’re extending the partial closure schedule on the Ballard Bridge to continue paving and maintenance work. Construction on 15th Ave NW. On 15th Ave NW, construction crews are installing...
Buehner: Emergency Management Group plays large role in Seafair’s marquee events
Seattle’s Summer Festival – Seafair – is underway and reaches the hydroplane finish line this weekend. Hundreds of volunteers support Seafair starting with the Fourth of July Fireworks at Lake Union, assisting with tickets, medical, public safety and other activities. But behind the scenes is a group...
Ferry passengers witness dramatic rescue of 3 and a dog in Sinclair Inlet
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — Three people and a dog, shocked at being stranded in the 57-degree waters of Sinclair Inlet, can thank a host of rescuers and medics for their safety. Their entire predicament and rescue unfolded in front of people aboard the Washington State Ferries vessel to Walla Walla on a sailing between Bremerton and Seattle Monday evening.
Northmarq’s Seattle Office Arranges $17.8M Refinance for Boxcar Apartments
Managing Director Bob Spiroof Northmarq’s SeattleDebt + Equity team successfully refinanced an existing Fannie Mae loan for Boxcar Apartments in Seattle, Washington. Northmarq arranged the $17,839,500 permanent fixed rate loan on behalf of the borrower, through Northmarq’s in-house Fannie Mae DUS team. The transaction was structured with a 5-year interest only term at a 5.36% interest rate.
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
Raúl Ruidíaz avoids serious injury but likely out 2-3 weeks
RENTON — The worst fears around Raúl Ruidíaz’s injury have been avoided, an MRI confirmed, but the forward will still likely miss at least 2-3 weeks while he recovers from the tackle that forced him out of Friday’s game. Sounders Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer...
Seafair Fleet Week begins with Parade of Ships
Seattle Fleet Week returns to Seafair! The week-long celebration invites the public to meet sailors and guardsmen, enjoy free music, and take ship tours. This year, Seafair, Boeing, the Seattle Navy League, and the Port of Seattle are excited to welcome both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.
15-year-old linked to car theft ring caught with stolen vehicle in Renton
RENTON, Wash. — Renton police arrested a "well-known" 15-year-old boy for possession of a stolen vehicle after recovering a stolen Kia in January of 2024. On Jan. 1, Renton officers responded to a stolen car report, and three days later, they found the vehicle in the 200 block of Meadow Ave NE with a ripped-out steering column, according to Renton police.
The Baltimore Ravens Will Trade Lamar Jackson to the Seattle Seahawks
It would seem as though Lamar Jackson is secure as the Baltimore Ravens quarterback. For as talented as Jackson is, it hasn’t consistently translated to success for the Baltimore Ravens. This could lead to them retooling and starting with a new regime. If that’s the case, Jackson could find himself traded and the ideal team is the Seattle Seahawks.
Video: The Top 5 Places to Retire in 2024
The SMN crew talks about the ‘R” word. RETIREMENT. Gee Scott shares a list of the top 5 places to retire and the bottom 5 of where not to. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
New Seattle-based media group buys Portland Mercury, The Stranger
The Portland Mercury has a new owner. A recently formed media group is taking over as majority owner of the alternative weekly, along with its sister publication, The Stranger, in Seattle. Noisy Creek Inc. will also acquire the events guide associated with each publication, EverOut, and the ticketing platform Bold Type Tickets from the Mercury’s parent company, Index Newspapers.
“Hot Dogs from Heaven”: Chris Stapleton Made It Rain Glizzies During “Parachute” Performance in Seattle
Many country music fans would say Chris Stapleton has the voice of an angel. His decade-long solo career has spawned 10 GRAMMY Awards and three No. 1 hits. And the audience at his Saturday (July 27) show in Seattle may have thought they were experiencing divine intervention when some delicious treats rained down from the sky.
The ʔálʔal Cafe, Seattle’s Only Native Coffee Shop, Has Permanently Closed
When the ʔálʔal Cafe opened in late 2022, it was hailed as a step forward for Seattle’s small, but growing, Indigenous food scene. “The cafe is an outgrowth of Natives reclaiming their footprint in the Emerald City,” the Seattle Times wrote of the opening. The coffee shop was owned and operated by the Chief Seattle Club, a Native-led nonprofit that provides housing and other services to people struggling with homelessness. It sold food made by local Native people and companies and had a menu of hot food and baked goods connected to Indigenous traditions, like blue corn mush, bison barbacoa, and blue corn bread muffins with whole kernels inside.