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The Magic’s in the Making: Theo Chocolate Co-Founder Joe Whinney Finds His Next Act

For years, Joe Whinney was Seattle’s own Willy Wonka, complete with his own chocolate factory. One of the cofounders of Theo Chocolate, Whinney applied his passion for social and environmental justice to the brand, using organic ingredients and fairtrade practices that ushered in a new era for the industry. He remained at Theo’s helm until… The post The Magic’s in the Making: Theo Chocolate Co-Founder Joe Whinney Finds His Next Act appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Seattle, WA · 8d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They can’t afford to keep the ones that they have’: Jake and Spike clash over Seattle’s $22 minimum wage

KIRO host Jake Skorheim argued the problem facing Seattle small businesses isn’t finding workers. “It’s not because they can’t find the employees,” Jake said on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio. “They can’t afford to keep the ones that they have.”

Seattle, WA · 9d
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Onni Group Launches Office Leasing at Landmark Three-Tower Development in Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, Wash. (November 2, 2026) – Onni Group has launched office leasing at Onni Bellevue, a landmark three-tower mixed-use development now under construction and set to transform the city's skyline. Rising approximately 600 feet, the project will offer up to 800,000 square feet of Class A office space with the flexibility to accommodate major corporate headquarters. Plans for a luxury hotel, upscale residences, corporate housing, and retail will complement the workplace component. Excavation began in July, and delivery is targeted for Q4 2030. Kidder Mathews' Gary Guenther and Jason Bloom serve as the exclusive leasing agents for the office space.

Bellevue, WA · 8d
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Bellevue Collection Expected to Hit the Market in Early November

The Bellevue Collection is expected to be formally listed for sale in early November, Kemper Development Company confirmed. Jennifer Leavitt, Kemper Development’s senior vice president of marketing, said the company expects the marketing information for the property to be finalized very soon. The listing is the next step in...

Bellevue, WA · 8d
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After a decade of big gains, household income stalls in Seattle

Every fall, the U.S. Census Bureau releases income data for cities, and for the past decade, I got used to reporting eye-popping increases for Seattle households. After reviewing the new 2025 data, released last week, I can report that streak is over. Seattle’s median household income was about $122,800 in...

Seattle, WA · 7d

425magazine.com

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Updates Provided on Renton Market, Piazza Park Projects

Work on the Renton Market and Piazza Park projects is continuing to take shape and is looking to usher in a "new era for downtown," according to a recent city of Renton press release. The Renton Market’s final building inspections have been approved, and the city is preparing to turn...

Renton, WA · 8d

downtownbellevue.com

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800,000 SF Office Leasing Opens at Former Downtown Bellevue Barnes & Noble Site

Onni Group has opened leasing for the office tower at Onni Bellevue, the three-tower development under construction on the former Barnes & Noble site in Downtown Bellevue. Commercial real estate firm Kidder Mathews is marketing 800,000 square feet in the 47-story tower, with space divisible down to 100,000 square feet.

Bellevue, WA · 8d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Woodinville manufacturing plant to close, laying off 103 workers

NIC Global Manufacturing Solutions will permanently close its Woodinville manufacturing plant and lay off 103 workers. The company is moving production to its plants in Spokane and Gallatin, Tennessee.

Woodinville, WA · 10d

KNKX Public Radio

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Hawaii General Store may stay open — if it can find a new owner

The search is on for new owners of the store that, after nearly 30 years, has become an extension of home for many Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the Northwest.

Seattle, WA · 9d

Moneywise

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Seattle boss spent $1M in withheld payroll taxes on gambling and travel — how staff can recoup Social Security credit

If your employer hasn’t reported your payroll taxes, that could permanently lower your Social Security retirement benefits — but there is a way to fix it.

Seattle, WA · 10d

southsoundbiz.com

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Kent’s Stoke Space Gets $150M Conditional Defense Loan to Build Another Florida Launchpad

The Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital, or OSC, announced last week a $150-million conditional loan commitment with Kent-based Stoke Space Technologies Inc. to help build Stoke’s second Florida launchpad and support more launches. The conditional loan commitment specifies additional steps Stoke Space must complete before financial close,...

Kent, WA · 8d

agewisekingcounty.org

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Miyawaki Forests: Pockets-Full of Miracles, Part 2

In Part 1 of the Miyawaki forests discussion I introduced the importance of pocket forests and the value of adding many more across our communities. Here are some specific success stories. In October of this year, hundreds of volunteers of all ages came together in Woodinville to plant 12,000 square...

Seattle, WA · 7d

poetsandquantsforundergrads.com

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Washington Foster Expands Undergraduate Business Program To Four Years

The University of Washington’s Foster School of Business is expanding its two-year undergraduate business curriculum into a four-year experience for students entering in fall 2027. The new timeline and redesigned curriculum will give incoming first-year students earlier access to business coursework, career preparation, and hands-on learning, including new courses...

Seattle, WA · 7d

NEWStalk 870

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Another Major WA Manufacturer to Shut Down, Moving Work to Tennessee

Big Sheet Metal-Parts Company Shifts Work to Spokane, Tennessee

Woodinville, WA · 11d

NonStop Local

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Alaska Airlines lays off 121 employees across Spokane, Seattle and Renton

SPOKANE, Wash. – Alaska Airlines is laying off 121 employees in Renton, Seattle and Spokane, according to a letter it submitted to Washington’s Employment Security Department.

Spokane, WA · 7d

MyNorthwest.com

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Homegrown to close remaining Seattle-area stores after years of financial challenges

Homegrown is preparing to close its downtown Seattle and Mercer Island sandwich shops as the company shifts its focus to catering. The Seattle location at 999 Third Avenue and the Mercer Island shop at 3016 78th Avenue SE will both close around Nov. 25, as Homegrown posted a notice in the window indicating its closure, according to The Puget Sound Business Journal.

Seattle, WA · 7d

floristsreview.com

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Redmond Floral keeps workshops small and personal

Redmond Floral in Redmond, Washington, has built its Florals 101 workshops around a simple proposition: keep the experience small enough that guests receive real help, and make the class feel like a reason to return to the shop. “We offer workshops for $100 as we have found the best customer...

Redmond, WA · 10d

mykxlg.com

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Best Windermere Realtor in Bellevue, WA Research Report Published by CX Research Institute

CX Research Institute’s 2026 report ranks Matthew Chapman of Windermere Real Estate as Bellevue’s top Windermere Realtor, citing his advisory services, transaction history, and Social Realtor giving model, among nine other agents evaluated. Bellevue, WA - October 31, 2026 - CX Research Institute is pleased to announce the...

Bellevue, WA · 10d