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Does the Rudest Town in Washington State Really Surprise You?
Everyone has had the experience of encountering a rude person while out and about. But, which city in Washington State is most likely to give you an unpleasant experience?. As a true Washingtonian, I'd hate to have a bad reputation about anything in our beloved state but sadly you can find rudeness anywhere including in some of the friendliest cities in Washington.
Frozen custard and burger chain Freddy’s is headed to Washington
Fast-casual restaurant chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is coming to the state of Washington, continuing its substantial expansion across the U.S. Among these the new deals in five states it has signed, Freddy’s is planning to open its first 10 restaurants in Washington. According to a news...
Human remains found at Seattle homeless encampment
SEATTLE — A homicide investigation is underway after human remains were found at a homeless encampment in Seattle Friday morning. As part of ongoing outreach efforts, a group of state workers were clearing the encampment at 9:40 a.m. when they noticed a strong smell, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The smell led the workers to discover the human remains.
Veteran to move across the country for lung transplant after rejection from UW Medicine, local VA
SEATTLE — After a Washington veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps returned from his deployment in Iraq, he was diagnosed with a type of cancer that doctors said was caused by harmful chemicals he was exposed to overseas. Unfortunately, the chemotherapy 44-year-old Andrew Stevens later received caused his lungs...
Seattle council paves the way for micro-apartments in the city
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council on Tuesday approved lifting restrictions on congregate residences in the city following a change in state law. Congregate residences, also known as co-living spaces or micro-apartments, include individual sleeping rooms that can lock but share common spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms. In...
Building housing in downtown Seattle just got easier
Soon, developers will have an easier time building apartments in downtown Seattle.That’s because the city council voted 8-1 to exempt residential projects there, along with hotels and research labs, from a time-consuming process called “design review."
More than 100-year-old Ballard Bridge will shut down for makeover
President Woodrow Wilson was in The White House when the original Ballard Bridge in Seattle was erected in 1917. Back then, it was a wooden trestle that featured a streetcar connecting the Ballard and Interbay neighborhoods. In 1939, the city replaced the wooden structure with concrete and removed the rails.
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