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Closed, open, now closing again: Sears' vanishing store footprint claims Washington state site
Less than a year after it reopened, a Washington state Sears store is closing again, as the retailer's national vanishing act has become more stark in recent months. The Sears store at Union Gap's Valley Mall recently announced it would be shutting down. Sears had reopened the store in Yakima County on Nov. 6 after closing once before in December 2022.
November Ballot Will Include 'Warning Labels' for Initiatives in Washington
The battle over what will be printed on ballots for four statewide initiatives has ended, at least for this election season. The final blow came late Thursday, when Tim Eyman was informed there would be no Friday morning hearing for his attempt to block what initiative supporters call "warning labels" on the ballot measures.
Tacoma hotel turned apartment complex opens tenant applications
TACOMA, Wash. — Another motel converted into apartments is now taking applications for tenants in the city of Tacoma. This new project, by Sage Investment Group, converted the former Hotel Thea into studio apartments, that their webpage calls "fit for fast-paced living." The new studio apartments come furnished with...
Seattle Storm at Indiana Fever odds, picks and predictions
The Seattle Storm (17-9) and Indiana Fever (12-15) meet at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Sunday. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Storm vs. Fever odds, and make our expert WNBA picks and predictions. Season series: Storm lead 3-0 The Storm suffered an 83-81 loss in Atlanta as a 7-point favorite as play resumed after the Olympic break. Seattle is just 4-3 straight-up (SU) in the past 7 outings, while failing to cover the past 3 contests. The Over has cashed in 2 in a row, and 3 straight on the road, while the Storm...
Planned 46-Story MF Project in Seattle Paused Citing Crime
Work on a planned Seattle residential tower near Pike Place Market has been paused amid the developer’s concerns about crime in the area. According to Kevin Corbett, CEO of Plus Investment (USA), construction on the 46-story project at 1516 Second Avenue will not move forward, reported the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Seattle home prices surge to 2nd-highest in U.S., report finds
SEATTLE - The greater Seattle area has ranked as the second-highest median home sale price in the U.S. at $755,000, which is an increase of 8.6% from last year. The only market with a higher median sale price was San Francisco at a staggering $1,199,950. The real-estate giant RE/MAX released...
Rock the weekend: Get a tattoo, see a viking or crush a turkey leg at the Renaissance Faire
We’re in the midset of another weekend and we’re running out of summer days! For those looking for some fun, we’ve got some suggestions. For those looking to their next bit of ink or for people who are in the tattoo industry searching for some fresh ideas, we have good news! This weekend is the Seattle Tattoo Expo. In addition to tattooing, there will be DJs, burlesque performances and more. You can get tickets at seattleticketexpo.com.
South End Scoop: Books & More from KCLS — August 2024
The King County Library System (KCLS) and the South Seattle Emerald are teaming up to bring you the “South End Scoop.” Dig into this community-centered column each month for great book, music, movie, and event recommendations from your local librarians. We hope you are enjoying your summer and...
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