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Seattle-area sandwich chain to close 10 stores, citing rising labor costs
Seattle-area sustainably sourced sandwich restaurant chain, Homegrown, will be closing 10 stores — leaving only two. The closures mean more than 150 employees will be laid off. Homegrown CEO and co-founder Brad Gillis said, as reported by The Puget Sound Business Journal on Monday, that economic impacts, rising labor...
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels, probable pitchers and starting lineups, July 23
After last night's painful game, a new lineup emerges. Locklear replaces Ty France (DFA'd) at 1B; Vosler replaces Mitch Garver at DH; Moore replaces Crawford (IL) at SS; and Marlowe replaces Haniger at RF. Robles is also replacing J. Rodriguez (IL) at CF. Probable pitchers for today's game between the...
Alaska Airlines passengers will now be greeted with chill Sub Pop tunes
Move over Muzak. Sub Pop Records has expanded into the background music space. When Seattle-area passengers now board Alaska Airlines planes, they'll be greeted with a playlist curated by the local record company. "Boarding music doesn’t exist in isolation — it's a core component of the premium experience we provide...
Seahawks Bring in 18-TD QB Coming off Award-Winning Season
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at a quarterback coming off of a very notable season. As reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston, the Seahawks worked out quarterback Adrian Martinez — among other players — on Monday, July 22. Martinez went undrafted in 2023 after starting during his entire collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2018-2021) and the Kansas State Wildcats (2022).
Popular Seattle Mariners Personalities Melt Down on "X" After Monday Loss
The Seattle Mariners blew a game to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night as they continue to be tied in the American League West with the Houston Astros. After the game, members of the Mariners' twittersphere couldn't keep it together.
Cheer on these local athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
SEATTLE — Dozens of local athletes and coaches with ties to western Washington are traveling to Paris, France, to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here is a round-up of names to watch out for and cheer on at home. Marisa Howard. Track and Field, women’s steeplechase. Hometown:...
Public Health warns about whooping cough outbreak in South King County
King County has reported a significant increase in whooping cough cases – especially in South King County – with 108 confirmed cases as of July 16, 2024, surpassing the total number of cases over the past three years combined. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County,...
Russell Okung recalls ‘rarely used’ play that led to Marshawn Lynch’s ‘Beastquake’
There have been bigger wins and more important moments in Seattle Seahawks franchise history, but perhaps no play will endure as one of the all-time great NFL highlights than Marshawn Lynch’s 67-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 Wild Card Round. Lynch seemingly ran through the...
Mayor Harrell Proposes Jail Pilot to Ensure Well Functioning Criminal Legal System, Improve Accountability for Criminal Actions and Deliver Services for Those in Need
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed legislation for a new pilot program to send a limited number of misdemeanor offenders to the South Correctional Facility (SCORE), allowing the City to more consistently book individuals who have engaged in misdemeanor criminal offenses. The proposal – informed by a stakeholder process including criminal legal system partners, diversion advocates, and service providers – seeks to ensure a robust and well-functioning system that combines best practices to deter criminal activity and provides an array of options to provide access to health, treatment, and legal services for those in need.
48-Unit Vali Hai Apartments in Seattle’s Queen Anne District Listed for Sale at $17MM
A multifamily community in Seattle has hit the market for the first time. According to a marketing brochure from Kidder Mathews, which has the listing, the property, known as Vali Hai Apartments, is currently on the market for $17 million, or about $354,166 per unit. Located at 800 1st Ave. N in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, this property features 48 units with an average size of 688 square feet, situated on a 25,400 square foot lot with 42 parking spaces. The unit mix includes two studios, three one-bedroom units, 31 one-bedroom units with a living room and 12 two-bedroom units. The asset was constructed in 1959. According to King County public records, the owner is an entity affiliated with Vali Hai Limited Partnership.
Black Belt Eagle Scout cancels shows due to medical issues; GoFundMe launched
Black Belt Eagle Scout has cancelled her upcoming shows due to some “pretty scary health issues” she’s been experiencing. “Earlier this year, I started experiencing some weird symptoms that I thought were from pinched nerves in my neck and spine,” she writes. “After many doctors visits and medical tests, and having to advocate so hard for myself within the medical system, via MRIs, I’ve finally been able to get some answers. I am now working with a top neurologist in Seattle who suspects I have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). I am still undergoing more testing and have been having a hard time with my energy, mobility and other nerve symptoms.”
City responds to growing Ballard homeless encampment
BALLARD, Wash. — The city of Seattle is expected to clear a large homeless encampment on a busy Ballard block. Neighbors are urging the city to connect the people living there with services and shelter. The encampment off 54th Street and 15th Avenue stretches along the sidewalk between a...
Former Port of Seattle police chief awarded $24.2M in damages over wrongful firing
(The Center Square) – A King County Superior Court jury has awarded former Port of Seattle Police Chief Rod Covey $24.2 million in damages, but the port is considering an appeal. Covey sued the port in late 2022 for wrongful termination after he was fired that August, which marked a year after the Port placed him on administrative leave. Covey was placed on administrative leave in 2020 after an internal investigation found he had violated the port’s Code of Conduct and Human Resources policies after...
High bacteria levels prompt closure of 3 Lake Washington beaches
SEATTLE — Health officials are recommending people and pets stay out of the water at three Lake Washington beaches due to high levels of bacteria in recent water samples. Public Health – Seattle and King County said Matthews Beach, Enatai Beach, and Houghton Beach were closed as of Tuesday due to the high levels of bacteria.
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