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Jocovine Closes in Old Bellevue as Realogics Sotheby’s Seeks New Concept

Jocovine, the bistro that operated in the front of the Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty office and its connected event space at 10237 Main Street in Old Bellevue, has permanently closed. Dean Jones, CEO and owner of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, confirmed to Downtown Bellevue Network that the space will...

Bellevue, WA · 1d
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New hope emerges to save Seattle’s beloved Hawaii General Store

SEATTLE - A longtime Wallingford specialty shop slated to close at the end of the month may get another chance after several prospective buyers expressed interest in taking over the business. Hawaii General Store, which has operated in the Seattle neighborhood for nearly three decades, currently displays a "Closing Sale"...

Seattle, WA · 2d
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The Stranger

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Seattle’s Leaders are Notably Absent from Nationwide Boycott of Starbucks Over Labor Abuses

After years of organizing and prolonged contract negotiations over better working conditions, Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) union members announced a nationwide boycott campaign in late August calling on allies to force the fast food company to the negotiating table. Starbucks workers rallied at 40 college campuses nationwide yesterday, including the...

Seattle, WA · 1d
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kitsapdailynews.com

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Grundéns’ headquarters relocating from Poulsbo to Seattle in April

Grundéns, a provider of protective gear for people who work on and around the water, announced Nov. 10 that it will move its global headquarters from Poulsbo to Pier 54 at 1001 Alaskan Way on Seattle’s central waterfront in April 2027. The company has signed a long-term lease...

Seattle, WA · 3d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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Pierce County city wants a new tax on warehouses. Will more cities follow?

Warehouses are set to become a source of new tax revenue for the city of Fife under an ordinance that’s been in the works for more than a year. What’s left is figuring out the exact details of what the tax structure will look like. Following a lengthy discussion and debate among Fife council members at the regular Nov. 10 meeting, the council voted to approve an initial version of the measure on first reading, but made clear that language would be adjusted for the second, final reading, which could be as soon as two weeks. Fife, along with other Pierce County metros, has seen its share of warehouse development with its proximity to the Port of Tacoma and Interstate 5. According to Fife’s website: “Businesses operating large warehouse and logistics facilities generate significant road usage and infrastructure wear, while contributing less through retail sales tax than other business types. This tax is designed to create a closer link between infrastructure demand and funding.” The council on Tuesday appeared to be moving toward restricting the revenue to the cost of administering the tax in the first year, return funds to the transportation benefit district that came out of the fund

Pierce County, WA · 2d

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 · 3d

hoodline.com

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Yesler Terrace Rebuild Pushes Toward 5,000 Homes on Seattle's Historic Hillside

On a hillside between Harborview Medical Center and downtown Seattle, a 30-acre neighborhood once built to house World War II-era families is in the middle of a 20-year makeover that planners say could eventually bring as many as 5,000 homes to the site. Yesler Terrace, long described as a historic area linking several Seattle neighborhoods, is being reshaped street by street, with new sidewalks, a reconfigured street grid and a half-mile loop of green space threaded through the old superblocks.

Seattle, WA · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Bolts Of Fabric Stretch Aisle After Aisle Inside Pacific Fabrics In Seattle, Washington

A fabric store sits on the upper floor of an old steel processing building, and it’s packed with silk, wool, linen, and minky. Yes, you climb the stairs above an industrial warehouse to reach it. The outside doesn’t look like much at all. Inside, though, bolts are sorted by...

Seattle, WA · 1d

shorelineareanews.com

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Outdoor Farmers & Craft Market at LFP Town Center November 22 and December 13, 2026

Outdoor Farmers & Craft Market: 10am – 2pm. Indoor Holiday Craft Fair: 10am – 4pm (upper & lower levels of the mall) Stock up on fresh produce and other goods from your favorite farmers and discover handcrafted treasures from local artisans both outside at the Farmers Market and inside at the Holiday Craft Fair. You’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts, art, jewelry, wearables, and décor — perfect for everyone on your list!

Lake Forest Park, WA · 2d

Waterland Blog

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Des Moines City Council approves two-year budget, raises city property tax levy, increases gambling tax & more

The Des Moines City Council convened on Nov. 12, 2026, to address financial planning and city infrastructure. Discussions included a resource for local small business development, the approval of property tax levies and a balanced budget. In addition, council approved the removal of deteriorated structures at Beach Park, and discussed...

Des Moines, WA · 1d

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Boeing retirees ‘shocked’ by 400% jump in health insurance premiums

Christopher McMahon is thinking about going back to work. The 65-year-old retired from Boeing in 2022 after over three decades in the company's Seattle-area offices. But the spiking cost of health insurance has him considering whether to get a part-time job. McMahon, who lives in Des Moines, Washington, is enrolled...

Des Moines, WA · 4d

whatnow.com

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The Drydown to Open Second Boutique in Downtown Kirkland

The Drydown is planning its second location at Central Peak Residences, a 26-unit condominium development by Cordillera Homes in downtown Kirkland, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal. The boutique will occupy a ground-floor retail space. The developer expects The Drydown and fellow tenant Hako San Café & Bar to...

Kirkland, WA · 3d

Dailyfly News

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Microsoft Outage Disrupts Outlook, Teams and Other Services

REDMOND, WA — Microsoft is investigating a widespread service disruption Thursday, November 12, affecting users attempting to access Outlook email and other Microsoft 365 services. The company acknowledged reports of users experiencing difficulties connecting to Exchange Online

Redmond, WA · 2d

The Stranger

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Nobody Wants a McDonald’s in Chinatown

McDonald’s wants to put a new store in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). Almost nobody thinks that’s a good idea. They are decidedly not loving it. Last night, about 80 CID residents and supporters packed the meeting of the International Special Review District (ISRD), the neighborhood’s historic preservation board. Impassioned public comments, handmade protest signs in Chinese and English, and several people in Ronald McDonald-esque clown masks injected the typically sleepy meeting with life.

Seattle, WA · 3d

The Stranger

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SIFF Cinema Workers Union Say Management Has ‘Unilaterally Suspended’ Bargaining

It’s been a great year for independent movie theaters in Seattle. But not for the workers in the SIFF Cinema Workers Union (SCWU). For the majority of 2026, they’ve been operating without a contract and bargaining has been slow going. Now, they say it’s been brought to a standstill. On top of that, SCWU claims management has retaliated against a union member, a charge SIFF disputes.

Seattle, WA · 1d

KING 5

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Shoreline erosion threatens coastal homes

Shoreline, WA · 3d

WAVY News 10

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Alaska Airlines to fly from ORF to Seattle

Norfolk, VA · 2d

FOX 13 Seattle

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First bird flu death in WA as outbreak spreads

Yakima County, WA · 2d

getthewreport.com

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A younger generation is giving new life to Seattle’s iconic floating homes

On Lake Union and Portage Bay, longtime floating home residents are moving on, and young families are taking their place. For many newcomers, the draw is as much the close-knit community as the uniqueness of the homes. Neighbors see each other daily, stopping to chat on shared docks, and that sense of community is part of the appeal. Inside, though, the homes are private and quiet, and docks are usually silent by 9 PM.

Seattle, WA · 3d

myeverettnews.com

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Snohomish County Council Adopts $3.37 Billion Biennial County Budget With Taxes Increases

In a three-to-two vote, the Snohomish County Council passed the county’s $3.37 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The biennial budget process allows County departments to be strategic with project planning while making minor changes halfway through the biennium based on revenue/expenditure changes. The 2027/2028 budget marks the conclusion of months of analysis and discussion by the County Council, who proposed more than 25 amendments to the County Executive’s proposed budget.

Snohomish County, WA · 4d