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Algona, WA · Lifestyle

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Seven Washington Bakeries Where Locals Line Up Early For Fresh Donuts Every Weekend

Some weekend plans start with a hike or a ferry ride, but plenty of Washington mornings start in a donut line. From a Scandinavian-flavored bakery in Poulsbo to a Spokane shop that has been frying for decades, these seven spots draw early crowds on Saturdays and Sundays for good reason.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Fed up with delivery costs, Seattle restaurant owner starts his own service

Spice Waala owner Uttam Mukherjee launched Yaku, an independent delivery service designed to counter sharp revenue drops and inflated customer costs caused by Seattle’s 2024 "PayUp" minimum pay regulations. Yaku operates with hired employee drivers paid by scheduled hours rather than by individual orders, charging a flat $10 delivery...

Seattle, WA · 20h

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This Downtown Washington Arcade Has 114 Vintage Games Where Skee-Ball Still Clatters Like 1985

The owner once joked to a fan that playing pinball makes you live longer. That’s the kind of line you only hear when pinball is the boss’s favorite thing in the building. This downtown spot in Washington leans hard into 1980s arcade style. Old cabinets, air hockey, skee-ball, and a giant stack of board games share one loud room.

Tacoma, WA · 4d

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History in the Making: Tacoma’s First Hip-Hop Residency Celebrates Music, Culture, and Community

History was made at Edison Square in Tacoma, Washington as artists, organizers, and community members gathered for Rebels & Red Carpets, the fourth and final installment of The Rebel Residency. Culminating in a black-tie event, the celebration marked the conclusion of Tacoma’s first-ever hip-hop residency, establishing a groundbreaking milestone for the city's local music landscape.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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Silent Seattle spa The Ladies Room hopes community support can help it stay open

Sometimes, all you need is a couple of hours to yourself. No phone, no distractions, no endless to-do list. Just a warm sauna, a cozy robe and a little peace and quiet. That's exactly what Christy Reneé Donnelly wanted to create when she opened The Ladies Room, a silent spa in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Saving a Seattle family’s restaurant, one social media post at a time

After 50 years, a Seattle family's restaurant is struggling to stay open. The owners' granddaughter is trying to save the business through social media.

Seattle, WA · 21h

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A Small Price and Big Flavor Make This Washington Bakery’s Donut Worth the Drive

A bag of mini donuts is easy to agree to share before you’ve had the first one. Once they’re warm from the fryer and covered in cinnamon sugar, the arrangement might need another look. At this little counter, the frying happens right in front of the line. You...

Seattle, WA · 1d

Seattle magazine

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The Salmon Connection: Don’t Miss Bristol Bay Salmon Week

Every June, Toby Bloom heads to Alaska for a summer that involves very little time on land. By midmonth, he’s aboard a commercial fishing boat in Bristol Bay with three crewmen, catching wild sockeye salmon. They’ll spend the next several weeks working on the water, heading into town only when they need something that can’t… The post The Salmon Connection: Don’t Miss Bristol Bay Salmon Week appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena Rejects Macklemore

Macklemore alleges 9 U.S. venues pulled tour dates over his political activism, sparking a debate on free speech and selective venue politics.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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UPDATE: Post-windstorm whale-watching (photos added)

10:06 AM: Might be difficult to see fins among the whitecaps, but Kersti Muul tells us there are reports of 10+ orcas in the Fauntleroy ferry lanes, northbound. Let us know if you see them!. 10:20 AM: “Approaching Constellation, lots of blows,” per Kersti. 11:08 PM: Kersti says...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Melissa Etheridge Announces 'Rise Again' 2027 Tour Dates

The veteran songwriter has more than two dozen concerts on tap for the new year with more on the way.

Vashon, WA · 1d

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BIZNOTE FOLLOWUP: Dave’s Hot Chicken finalizes preview, opening dates in West Seattle Junction

Thanks to MM for the tip. We’ve been reporting that the franchisees planning to open Dave’s Hot Chicken in the ex-Haymaker space in the West Seattle Junction expected to do it in mid-November; now signs have gone up saying Dave’s will have previews on November 18 and its grand opening at 10 am Friday, November 20.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Burien Mimosa Walk returns to downtown B-Town Saturday, Nov. 28

Discover Burien’s annual Mimosa Walk returns to downtown Burien on Saturday, Nov. 28, giving holiday shoppers a chance to sample specialty mimosas as they browse local shops. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd Street (map below), where...

Burien, WA · 21h

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A Modern Seattle Floating Home Takes Coastal Living to New Heights

Before arriving at its permanent home in Seattle’s Eastlake floating-home community, this two-story residence took a journey of its own. Built entirely on a concrete float at Dyna Builders‘ Ballard docks, the house was towed across the lake and installed in its Eastlake slip. Now, with expansive glass walls opening directly onto the water, Modern Beach House feels firmly connected to its surroundings, even as it floats above them.

Seattle, WA · 6d

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This Old-School Washington Diner Bakes Cinnamon Rolls So Big The Whole Family Splits One

The cinnamon roll comes to the table so big that the icing visibly cascades down the sides. That one pastry has racked up more mentions than anything else on the menu. Not the hash browns, not the chicken fried steak, the cinnamon roll. The diner serving it has been around...

Bellevue, WA · 4d

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Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers

Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with…

Seattle, WA · 2d

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This Family Barbecue Joint in an Old Washington Auto Garage Only Serves Lunch, and the Brisket Sandwiches Need Extra Napkins

A hot sauce so fierce it has its own nickname, and you have to ask to meet it. They call it The Man, and it gets spooned out of a small, well-used pot like a family treasure. The sauce lives inside a converted auto garage in Washington, close to a busy freeway. The kitchen only serves lunch, so timing matters.

Bellevue, WA · 1d

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Crispy Fried Oysters Come Heaped In Paper Boats At These 10 Washington Seafood Counters

At one oyster bar on Hood Canal, the fried oysters get tossed in buffalo sauce seasoned with kelp. Seaweed in the hot sauce. I needed a minute with that one. It turns out Washington takes its fried oysters seriously, even at places where you order at a counter and grab your own napkins. One spot coats them in crushed saltines.

Seattle, WA · 3d