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Carbon Composites Usher in New Era of Rocket Manufacturing
Rocket Lab, a leader in low-cost launch services and space systems, has embarked on a new chapter in rocket manufacturing with the installation of the largest automated fiber placement (AFP) machine of its kind. This 90-tonne, 39-foot-tall robotic marvel, custom-built by Electroimpact in Mukilteo, WA, is designed to automate the production of the largest carbon-composite rocket structures in history for Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket.
Everett School District to start school Sept. 4, but questions linger
EVERETT, Wash. - After weeks of uncertainty, students and parents in the Everett School District now know when that first day of school will be, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding the school district’s calendar for the year. The questions stem from union negotiations, and it...
Seattle radio legend returns to the air
SEATTLE — In a quiet corner of Seattle Center, DJ Kevin Cole is dancing to a mix that’s echoing across the world. “We absolutely have had to change out the carpet because it gets worn out from people dancing,” Cole said, as he broadcasted from a studio in the back of the nonprofit radio station KEXP.
Hair salon offers sanctuary, naloxone for people touched by addiction
The clients who schedule appointments with Sarah Borden at Ride or Dye, a hair salon off Sixth Street, often have some ties to the recovery world. Whether it’s through their work as treatment providers or a more personal experience with substance abuse, Borden — who is nine years sober and active in the...
Skanska Completes Nine-Story Office Building in Arlington
Skanska completed construction on 3901 Fairfax, a nine-story, 201,000-square-foot office building with three levels of underground parking in Arlington, Virginia. The property’s amenities include a 1,600-square-foot penthouse conference space that leads out to the 3,500-square-foot rooftop terrace, integrated biophilia features, private tenant terraces, a modern 3,600-square-foot fitness facility, 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and an 8,000-square-foot public plaza at street level.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Washington Industrial Park
Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of Arts Industrial Park, a 63,500-square-foot industrial property located in Olympia, Washington. The asset sold for $4.8 million. Matthew Herman and RJ Vara, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a partnership.
Microsoft plans September cybersecurity event to discuss changes after CrowdStrike outage
Microsoft said Friday it will hold a conference in September for cybersecurity firms to discuss ways the industry can evolve following a faulty CrowdStrike software update that caused millions of Windows computers to crash in July. The incident sent internet-connected systems into disarray. Airlines canceled thousands of flights, logistics companies...
Mariners' Collin Snider: Snags third win Friday
Snider (3-2) got the extra-inning win over the Giants on Friday, firing a scoreless 10th inning during which he issued an intentional walk and recorded two strikeouts. Snider was called on to preserve a 5-5 tie in the 10th after Andres Munoz had struck out the side in the ninth, and the former responded with a crisp showing of his own. The right-hander lowered his season ERA to a stellar 0.98 with what was his 13th consecutive appearance without surrendering an earned run, and he now has four multi-strikeout tallies in his last nine trips to the mound as well.
“Positive attitude”: Travel personality Rick Steves announces cancer diagnosis
EDMONDS—In his many years as a travel writer, TV host, and tourism personality, Rick Steves has spent countless hours at Hollywood galas, in cozy Swiss chalets, and backpacking Western Asia from Turkey to Pakistan. But it seems no matter where he goes, he will always call Snohomish County home.
Seattle, Tacoma have nation’s highest combined sales tax among major cities
(The Center Square) – Seattle and Tacoma took the top two spots in the Tax Foundation’s latest publication on the highest combined state and local sales tax rates among major U.S. cities. Earlier this week, the Washington, D.C.-based think tank released its “Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities, Midyear 2024” report, which calculates “average combined state and local sales tax rates by state, using zip code-level sales tax and population data.” ...
Fisherman Jack’s is the Port of Everett’s modern twist on traditional dim sum
EVERETT—Delicious dim sum is hardly a rarity in Snohomish County’s diverse, and robust, dining scene but Fisherman Jack’s, at the Port of Everett’s Restaurant Row, aims to elevate the traditional dim sum experience with a modern twist. At Fisherman Jack’s you’ll find traditional dim sum dishes...
Pete Carroll's greatest strength sealed his doom for the Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks moved on from the best coach in their history. Ultimately, the quality that resulted in all those victories led to his dismissal. Pete Carroll is unequivocally the greatest head coach in the history of the Seattle Seahawks. He leads the franchise by comfortable margin of 51 wins. His winning percentage of .606 is the only one above .571 (and that was Mike McCormack over the course of just seven games). And of course, he's the only coach to lead the Hawks to a Super Bowl win. So spare me from the "you just hate Pete" commentary.
Tacoma's Stadium High School Hires Hungry Goat Brigade to Tackle Overgrown Vegetation
In an intriguing blend of education and agriculture, Tacoma's Stadium High School has put a team of goats to work on its campus as part of an eco-friendly effort to manage its overgrown vegetation. A swarm of approximately 50 named goats, including Vincent van Goat and Snowflake, has been brought in by Tacoma Public Schools and are currently clearing brush and weeds with an efficiency that machines can't match, as reported by FOX13 Seattle, these goats are not just furry workers but, they're seen as a novelty by locals who often stop to take pictures and interact with the animals from a distance.
REI Co-op Plans to Move to 40,000 SQFT Space at Alderwood Parkway in Lynnwood
After more than two decades at the Alderwood mall, REI Co-op is packing its bags and moving to a larger space just a mile away, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Seattle-based outdoor retailer is set to take over a 40,000-square-foot space at the Alderwood Parkway shopping center, currently occupied by a Dick’s Sporting Goods outlet store. REI’s new lease agreement spans 10 years, with the option to extend for another 20 years in five-year increments.
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