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Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County boutique with a beachy, vintage style opens soon

The Big Dark may be upon us, but it’s summer somewhere. At Kspek , Gig Harbor’s newest boutique in the downtown business district with a target opening date of Nov. 28, bold patterns, sun-faded fabrics and the slightly fuzzy, cottony texture of beach towels feature brightly in sweatshirts, jackets and bags. Led by Kathleen Vanderspek, a fashion designer who formerly worked for brands like Tommy Bahama and Buki , a Seattle-based brand specializing in travel luxury wear, the new studio at 7706 Pioneer Way will be Vanderspek’s first brick-and-mortar shop. She previously sold her products online and via Harbornest , another downtown boutique that will continue carrying her products. “I love the nostalgia of a vintage beach towel, and that’s really what drew me to working with them,” said Vanderspek in an interview Tuesday, adding that she grew up on Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time at the pool and going to the beach, taking her beach towel everywhere. Most of the towels she upcycles into sweatshirts and bags are from the ‘80s and ‘90s, she said, which she’s found to hold up over time and that feature playful geometric patterns, fun colors and landscape designs. After leaving

Gig Harbor, WA · 2d

fox13seattle.com

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Retired Mariners announcer Rick Rizzs leads holiday toy drive

Less than two months after retiring as the longtime voice of the Seattle Mariners, Rick Rizzs is gearing up for his Toys for Kids Winter Gala, delivering holiday cheer to tens of thousands of homeless and underserved children across Washington.

Seattle, WA · 19h
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westseattleblog.com

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BIZNOTE: Another closure this weekend – West Seattle Junction restaurant Taste & Best, after 3 1/2 months

Yet another local business closure looming this weekend – along with West Seattle Coin Laundry and The Wash Dog, add to the list Taste & Best, the Indian restaurant at 4752 California SW that never even put up a permanent sign (the photo above is from tonight). After a reader tip, we stopped in on the way to tonight’s West Seattle Art Walk and a staff member told us they’re closing Sunday (November 15), also mentioning that the restaurant is for sale (this blind listing appears to match). The restaurant opened in late July, less than a month after Great American Diner and Bar closed in that space. (Great American’s owner said at the time he was looking for another West Seattle location; when we checked back with him recently, he said he was “still looking.”) Before Great American, the corner space had been through a parade of establishments, including another with a short stay (Shelby’s, less than six months). Taste & Best’s owners opened a location in Shoreline almost simultaneous with West Seattle; no word yet on its fate.

Seattle, WA · 1d
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MyNorthwest.com

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Harger: Turn signals, tailgaters, and the 5 most annoying drivers on Seattle freeways

I drive to work in the dark, and I’m coming down the ramp from westbound Highway 18 onto northbound I-5. Wipers going. Coffee in the cupholder. A semi is barreling down the right lane, and there’s a car in front of me on the ramp. I can already...

Seattle, WA · 5h
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Seattle ON Tap

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99 Points on the Board: Bellarmine Finally Gets a W, But That 1-3 Record Is Staring Them Down

Vegas Golden Knights logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Bellarmine finally broke into the win column Wednesday night, taking down Franklin 99-82! It was a much-needed victory for the Knights, who are now sitting at a […]

Seattle, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Seattle Zoo's Endangered Tree Kangaroo Loses Arm to Fast-Spreading Infection

Forest Trailhead, Woodland Park Zoo — Other Tree Kangaroos On View. An endangered Matschie's tree kangaroo at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle is recovering after veterinarians amputated her right arm to stop a rapidly spreading bacterial infection. Poppy, a young female who will turn 3 next month, underwent the surgery the week before the diagnosis became public, after a CT scan showed the infection advancing through one of the bones in her forearm.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Thunderbird Nest affordable apartment community coming to Licton Springs

Bellwether Housing and Chief Seattle Club will build Thunderbird Nest, an affordable housing community in Seattle’s Licton Springs neighborhood. Units in the 209-apartment community will be reserved for residents making 30% to 60% of the area median income. Floor plans will range from studios to four bedrooms. Funded by...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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Byrd Barr Place Helps Turn 2 Million Pounds of Rescued Food Into Relief for Seattle Families

As rising food costs and cuts to federal assistance place additional pressure on families, a grassroots effort powered by bicycles and volunteers has reached a major milestone in Seattle. Cascade Bicycle Club’s Pedaling Relief Project, which partners with Byrd Barr Place and other community organizations, has transported 2 million pounds of rescued food and essential goods to help residents facing food insecurity.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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2026 Christmas & Holiday Events in North Seattle - Shoreline: The Ultimate Guide

Looking for the best Christmas events and holiday fun in North Seattle - Shoreline for 2026? We've got you covered! From dazzling Christmas light displays and Santa visits to holiday parades, tree lightings, festive markets, and free family activities, there's plenty to celebrate this season. Macaroni KID North Seattle -...

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘This could be the start of something’: Gee and Ursula question whether proposed McDonald’s will help Seattle’s Chinatown

A McDonald’s could be coming to a struggling corner of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). KIRO host Gee Scott worried it could hurt nearby restaurants and speed up gentrification. “I’m not being disrespectful towards McDonald’s, but I can also understand, like, I don’t know about this,” Gee said on...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Seattle-area small businesses say sales are down as rising costs squeeze owners

A new survey reveals over half of Puget Sound small businesses saw sales decline amid rising inflation and labor costs.

Seattle, WA · 1d

gigharbornow.org

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Letter to the Editor | PSD and its Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy

I appreciated the article by Christina Henry in the October 28 Gig Harbor Now summarizing the study session presenting follow up of the PSD’s work on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying. I attended the session and reviewed the written materials that are now available on the district’s website. I spoke...

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Capitol Hill's Egyptian Theatre Comes Back to Life With Midnight Movies

The Egyptian Theatre on Capitol Hill has flickered back to life. WFLM Seattle, the group now running the historic venue, says it has been given the go-ahead to begin a “soft opening,” with midnight movies returning to the space for the first time in roughly two years. According...

Seattle, WA · 1d

auburn-reporter.com

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Seattle/King County free medical clinic to close

Here are more free and low cost medical clinics in the area. After nearly 12 years, the free Seattle/King County Clinic at Seattle Center will cease to provide services to the community. The final clinic will be held April 29 through May 2, 2027, at Seattle Center, according to a...

Seattle, WA · 1d

My Ballard

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Salty Blue Fish & Chips opening in Fremont

An Australian fish and chip spot called Salty Blue is making moves to open in Fremont at the former CrackleMi location at 709 N 35th St in January. Owner Xenos Nair is Fijian and has family spread between Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. Fremont will be Nair’s second Salty Blue location—he also has a restaurant in Renton, which opened in 2021.

Seattle, WA · 1d

familyvacationsus.com

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This Washington Library Is So Grand, Kids Swear They Walked Into Hogwarts – And It’s Free

Some kids in Seattle look up from a library table and whisper one word: Hogwarts. They are not reading a fantasy novel, but sitting beneath a soaring ceiling on a real university campus. Stained glass, carved stone, and long wooden tables give this Washington landmark its storybook appearance. The famous...

Seattle, WA · 19h

getthewreport.com

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Seattle’s largest apartment development touts luxurious hotel-style amenities

Seattle House, the largest apartment development in the city, begins welcoming its first residents this month. The half-block development at 2300 Sixth Avenue in Denny Triangle features two 45-story towers joined by a 13-story podium and adds 1,131 apartments to the area. It’s been one of the most anticipated projects in the Seattle.

Seattle, WA · 2d

seattlebikeblog.com

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Two Seattle screenings of Portland-filmed feature ‘A Simple Machine’ already sold out

Filmed in Portland, A Simple Machine is a feature film about a young man struggling under debt who “makes a series of radically frugal lifestyle choices without telling his girlfriend that he’s going to fix up an old bike and go off the grid,” according to the film’s synopsis. The trailer looks great, with a grainy black-and-white style and intriguing dialog. “This is not just a ‘bike film,’” the promotional team said in an email to Seattle Bike Blog about the upcoming screening. “It’s a film where the bike is the philosophy.”

Seattle, WA · 2d