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Demolition work begins for Pine Park townhomes
Demolition work has begun on 5th Avenue South to make way for Pine Park, a 14-unit townhouse development that will occupy the former Baskin-Robbins ice cream and Curves fitness studio locations at 614 and 616 5th Ave. S. According to developer Augie Bukowski, the property will consist of six live-work...
Bremerton Blackberry Festival - Free Fun for the Whole Family!
Bringing you “all things blackberry” the annual Blackberry Festival, produced by the Bremerton Rotary, is August 31 – September 2 on the Bremerton Boardwalk and 2nd Street. Offering over 15 blackberry themed food items, music, kids entertainment and activities, blackberry wine and jam. Located on the beautiful Bremerton Boardwalk just steps from the Seattle Ferry and the Port of Bremerton Marina, visit the fountains, USS Tuner Joy, and sit on our berry steps to enjoy a wide variety of music.
Renovations underway at original Beverly Park Elementary School site after July 9 fire damage to Southern Heights
The original Beverly Park Elementary School site at 11427 3rd Avenue South is undergoing significant renovations after a possible arson fire severely damaged Southern Heights Elementary School in July. As we previously reported, a suspicious late-night brush fire burned the former Southern Heights Elementary School in Burien on the morning...
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.
September 2024 events at Third Place Books
Our blockbuster hit of September, the prolific Jodi Picoult meets with Julia Quinn, local mastermind of the Bridgerton series. Picoult's new novel By Any Other Name is about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays (ooh!!?)—who are both forced to hide behind another name. This event is ticketed.
Classic car and motorcycle show rolls into downtown Edmonds Sept. 8
Save the date for Sunday, Sept. 8 when the Edmonds Classic Car and Motorcycle Show rolls into downtown Edmonds. The event, hosted by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, attracts over 250 classic vehicles entries, while offering attendees a chance to dine and shop in downtown Edmonds. In addition, North Sound Church will offer a free pancake breakfast at 404 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
The Olympia Arts Walk Returns This Fall
The semi-annual Olympia Arts Walk comes back this fall, with festivities running from 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 4 and from noon-6 p.m. on Oct. 5. A celebration of community, the arts, and Olympia’s cultural landscape, the much-anticipated event transforms five downtown blocks into a bustling hub of artistic expression that includes an activity area, a food village, and an arts market, a release from the city of Olympia said.
Yelm school board adopts 2024-25 budget with $1.3 million deficit
Yelm Community Schools (YCS) will open the 2024-25 school year with a deficit of $1.3 million in its general fund as the Board of Directors unanimously approved the annual budget Thursday, Aug. 22.
PARR acquires Rochester True Value Hardware & Lumber
ROCHESTER, Wash. — PARR, an American building-material supplier, has acquired Rochester True Value Hardware & Lumber in Rochester, WA, which will be its 25th lumber yard. PARR Lumber Rochester will service a broad area that includes Olympia and Centralia. PARR will retain eight mostly long-tenured team members as part of the acquisition.
Sears is disappearing from the Washington landscape…. Again.
If you're of a certain age. Like me, you may remember the Gigantic Sears store in Seattle that is now the world headquarters for Starbucks. When I was a kid, we would make the trip to the Sears store. Nine floors of brick building, 2 levels of basement, it was huge. Now it's just a memory.
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
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