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Declining Demand For Tech Workers, Seattle-Area Unemployment Rate Surpasses National Average
The Seattle metropolitan area is experiencing a higher unemployment rate than the national average, a trend that economists attribute in part to a decline in demand for information workers, including software developers. As of June, the unemployment rate in Seattle was 4.6%, while Washington state’s rate stood at 4.9%. In contrast, the national rate has climbed to 4.1%, the highest level seen in nearly three years, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Seattle Renters Commission “Powerless” to Advocate for Tenants Due to “Ongoing Neglect” from Mayor Harrell, Council
The Seattle Renters Commission (SRC) accused Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Seattle City Council of “ongoing neglect” that not only “hampers” the commission’s work but “insults” the communities they aim to serve. For eight months, Harrell has failed to release $50,000 in funds to convene a new tenant workgroup, and the Housing and Human Services Committee has failed to appoint members to the commission, according to two public letters from SCR. The mayor and the council have not responded to their letters.
Three Big Wenatchee Valley Fires In 12 Hours Keep Crews Busy
Wenatchee Valley firefighters were busy with three fires inside 12 hours between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Fire department chief Brian Brett says the most complicated of the fires took place at about 5:30 pm Thursday in the 2600 block of West Malaga Road south of Wenatchee. "Crews arrived to...
Seattle weather: Stormy Saturday night drying by Sunday
Seattle - A disturbance off the Oregon coast will eventually slide northward Saturday night, increasing chances for storms throughout much of Western Washington. Gusty winds, lightning, small hail along with heavy rain will be possible beginning in the evening through overnight. There is a slight to marginal chance for severe...
Toddler remains in hospital after foot cut off at Washington daycare
QUINCY, Wash. — A toddler remains in the hospital after his foot was run over by a lawn mower at a Washington daycare earlier this summer, family members say. Since the end of June, 2-year-old Mateo Pacheco Elliott has been hospitalized in Seattle. His mother, Stacey Elliott, said her toddler had his foot cut off while at daycare in Quincy, Washington. It happened June 24.
Lightning in the forecast for Western Washington this weekend
Summer storms might be brewing this weekend across Western Washington, forecasters say. "With this, we're expecting the potential of gusty winds, localized heavy rainfall, and even lightning!" the National Weather Service Seattle posted on their X account Thursday. A map the NWS posted showed that Tacoma and Eatonville both have...
Port moves forward with Waterfront Center, hires design firm
The Port of Olympia is moving forward with the Waterfront Center, a proposed three-story mixed-use building expected to be near Swantown Marina. The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, August 12, to execute a contract with EHDD Architecture for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,026,636 to begin the design process of the building.
Listings are up, interest rates may come down
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington's 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7% in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according to the NMLS. The increase in Grant County was less of a swing; there were 346 active ...
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
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