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Eqraft Inc opens North American Service Center in Tri-Cities (WA)
After decades of working together with North American clients, Dutch machine builder Eqraft now opens a branch on American soil. Operating from Tri-Cities, Washington, Eqraft Inc is a reliable partner for any agricultural entrepreneur looking to future-proof their business. Machine builder Eqraft focuses on future proofing agricultural business, offering state...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $16 Million Sale of Orchard Park in Port Orchard, Washington
PORT ORCHARD, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Orchard Park, a 66-unit property in Port Orchard, about 17 miles west of Seattle. The asset traded hands for $16 million. Orchard Park was built in 1981. The community offers units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property was 96 occupied at the time of sale.
SPD fires officer heard laughing about death of 23-year-old
(The Center Square) – A Seattle police officer who was found to have made crude comments about a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Seattle police vehicle in January 2023 has been terminated by the department. Public outcry arose after the Seattle Police Department released footage showing Seattle Police Officers Guild Vice President Daniel Auderer on a phone call confirming the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, who was hit and killed by a marked Seattle police vehicle going 74 mph in an intersection. ...
Miles Hudson cites 'mistaken identity' to overturn 83K default judgment
SEATTLE - Miles Hudson, widely known as the "Belltown Hellcat" driver, has retained a new attorney and is claiming he was improperly served a Summons and Complaint on May 10. He is arguing that the process server's description of him exceeded his current weight by nearly 60 pounds, suggesting they served the wrong person.
BREAKING: Washington Beats Out Notre Dame, UCLA for 4-Star Athlete Dylan Robinson
The Washington Huskies have landed 4-star athlete Dylan Robinson from Southern California. Dylan Robinson is listed at 6-3, 190-pounds and is listed as an athlete because he could play on either side of the ball in college. As a high school junior at Bonita High School in La Verne, California...
Visitors are filling downtown Seattle streets near pre-pandemic levels
Sunshine in Seattle means more people out and about. Data from the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) confirmed visitors are coming back to downtown, filling the streets at levels close to 2019. According to DSA data, nearly 2.9 million unique visitors came to downtown in June 2024, 91% of the visitors...
Mayor Harrell and Council President Nelson Propose New Curbside Designation for Live Music Venues to Support Easier Parking, Loading Access
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson announced legislation to establish a new curbside designation and permit program for live music venues to make loading and parking more accessible to musicians and supporting crews. “Seattle’s world-class music scene is a not only an essential part...
BOO Seattle Shares Lineup For 2024 Halloween Weekend Haunt
Insomniac has shared the 2024 lineup for BOO Seattle, the Pacific Northwest’s new favorite Halloween weekend tradition. Entering its fourth year in Washington, the two-day rave will be back at Seattle’s WAMU Theater on October 25 and 26. Partygoers are invited to embrace the paranormal electronic talents of over 40 leading dance acts, performing across three stages for some spooky good fun.
Seattle developer may redesign housing project to save local Douglas fir named Vida
SEATTLE — Activists working to save a large Douglas fir in Seattle may have convinced a developer to redesign plans to build housing around the tree instead of cutting it down. The Douglas fir has been named Vida and those working to protect it said it grows out of...
A Major EDM Club Opens on Minor Avenue
"It's probably a good thing you're wearing a mask," Guy Godefroy tells me as we walk through the main room of the ambitious new Capitol Hill nightclub, VICE Seattle, which is saturated with construction dust. Four days before VICE's July 19 red carpet grand opening, workers are furiously grinding, sawing, drilling, and hammering. Consequently, we had to conduct the interview in a remote, concrete-walled stairwell.
Seattle Restaurant Workers Could See a Big Spike in Pay Next Year
As restaurant owners wait for the Seattle City Council to deal with high delivery app fees, there’s another challenge facing their businesses, reports the Seattle Times: The minimum wage at restaurants could go up by as much as $3 next year. That would be a huge boost for many low-wage workers, and also potentially an existential threat for restaurants that rely on those workers.
Starbucks announces permanent closure of Alki store, customers start petition
SEATTLE — Starbucks has announced the permanent closure of its Alki store which has caused some customers to start a petition trying to save it. In a statement, the company announced it will be closing its Alki location at 2742 Alki Ave. SW. The announcement said it would be adjusting the operations of two stores in the West Seattle area.
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics Named Among State's Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently included Overlake Medical Center & Clinics on its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list. The health care network also earned a “High Performing” rating, which is one of the highest distinctions a hospital can earn from the publication. The rating was given in the categories of colon cancer surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, heart attack, heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, pneumonia, and stroke.
Owner of Former Lusty Lady Building Purchases 27-Unit Marketside Flats in Seattle for $10.2MM
Another multifamily community in Seattle has traded hands recently. Marketside Flats, a 27-unit apartment building, was purchased for $10.2 million, or approximately $377,777 per unit, according to King County public records. A report from the Puget Sound Business Journal shows that the buyer was entrepreneur Andrew Conru, who also owns the former Lusty Lady building on Post Alley, which sits nearby. The seller was an entity affiliated with Mack Real Estate Group.
Seattle crows are so smart, they’re challenging what we know about evolution
Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people, and use tools. What they’re discovering about crow brains is changing how scientists understand intelligence — and bringing into question our accepted version of evolution. A 2020 study demonstrated...
$40MM Permanent Loan Secured to Refinance 235-Unit The Mercer Apartments on Seattle’s Mercer Island
The Mercer Apartments on Seattle’s Mercer Island Offers 235-Class A Apartments over 20,000 Square Feet of Street Front Retail Space in Two Buildings; Low Leverage Life Company Loan Positions Asset for Legacy Hold with Attractive Terms and Rate. Seattle, Wash. (July 18, 2024) – Gantry, the largest independent commercial...
Big Lazy brings their jazzy surf-twang to Seattle's Royal Room
Guitarist Stephen Ulrich’s trio Big Lazy visits Seattle’s Royal Room this Friday night, sharing their ethereal sounds that will transport you to the movie theater of your mind. Big Lazy has mesmerized audiences in New York City for more than two decades. Their music has been described as...
Seattle weather: More warm days ahead, cooler next week
Seattle - Warm and dry weather continues through the coming weekend as high temperatures remain in the 80s. High pressure overhead will warm the central and south Puget Sound areas into the mid 80s this afternoon. Clouds may linger on the coast until later in the day. We should get another marine push of cooler air Friday morning which will lead to second round of morning clouds.
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