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The Olympian

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Recent Olympia-area business closures, including a drive-in restaurant

Multiple longtime Olympia-area businesses have announced closures in recent weeks, including a Lacey bakery, a west Olympia drive-in and a farm supply store. Here are key takeaways: Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey plans to close by the end of the year after nearly 14 years in business. Owner Rachel Young, who finished as runner-up on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2013, cited declining sales, higher gas prices keeping customers away and rising food, labor and utility costs. Builders FirstSource has closed its west Olympia location at 1830 Black Lake Blvd. SW, consolidating operations into its Lakewood and Shelton facilities. The Coastal Farm & Ranch store at 5500 Martin Way E. in Lacey is winding down operations by Dec. 31 , according to store manager Rob Re. Everything is being sold, including fixtures, with current discounts up to 50% expected to grow as the final day nears. The Sonic Drive-In at 1303 Cooper Point Road SW in west Olympia permanently closed Oct. 15 , a company spokesperson confirmed. Sonic encouraged customers to visit its Lacey location at 7746 Martin Way E. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Olympian reporter Rolf Boone.

Olympia, WA · 2d

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 · 1d

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

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Unassuming Washington Country Market Sells Homemade Pies, Local Honey, And Bulk Buys At Bargain Prices

A jar of raw milk, a homemade strawberry rhubarb pie, and a heap of closeout coffee can all land in the same basket at one small roadside market in Washington. Better yet, the total at the register tends to stay surprisingly friendly. The pies are made locally and wait in...

Rochester, WA · 5d
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Beloved Sixth Avenue Doughnut Shop Is Closing This November

A vibrant, family-friendly pastry shop and bakery, Tacoma’s Legendary Doughnuts store is closing. After 14 years of service, the doughnut shop will shut down this weekend. The bakery team cited continued economic challenges and rising rent as the main reasons for the closure. Legendary Doughnuts’ Tacoma Outlet to Close...

Tacoma, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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Farmers fear another winter of flooding as questions surround Kent pump

It has been nearly a year since historic flooding inundated farms, homes, and SR 167 between Kent and Auburn. Residents in unincorporated King County are still rebuilding and questioning whether enough has been done to prevent it from happening again. Last December, floodwaters swept across farmland near the Green River,...

Kent, WA · 2d

NonStop Local

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Layoffs expected at Boeing Renton and Everett factories as cuts begin

WASHINGTON — Boeing plans to cut five percent of its commercial airplane workforce, with significant layoffs expected at its Renton and Everett factories in Western Washington.

Renton, WA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Kspek Plans Nov. 28 Studio Opening in Downtown Gig Harbor

Kathleen van der Spek plans to open Kspek on Nov. 28 in Gig Harbor's downtown business district. It will be her first brick-and-mortar shop, The News Tribune reports, for a beachy, vintage line of sweatshirts, jackets and bags made from vintage beach towels. Gig Harbor Now describes Kspek as her new retail and design studio, puts the opening on Small Business Saturday, and says the Sunset Chaser sweatshirt has sold more than 3,000 at $165.

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

Normandy Park Blog

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DAL Law Firm: Keeping your estate plan private with a Revocable Living Trust

DAL Law Firm: Keeping your estate plan private with a Revocable Living Trust. Many people are surprised to learn that not all estate planning documents are private. In Washington, when someone passes away with a will, their will is filed with the court and becomes part of the public record. This means details about assets, beneficiaries, and distributions may be accessible to anyone looking for them.

Washington · 1d

seattlemedium.com

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Pack The House Campaign Celebrates Success, Encourages Community To Circle Back And Keep Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

Have you discovered a new favorite restaurant during The Seattle Medium’s Pack the House campaign? Is there a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t found the time to visit? Or have you been following the campaign from the sidelines, wondering if it’s too late to participate?

Seattle, WA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Listings Across NWMLS’s 27-County Area Jump 25% as Buyers Balk at 7% Mortgage Rates

Home shoppers across western Washington have more options than they've seen in years, but far fewer of them are actually buying. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service counted 23,519 active listings across its 27-county service area at the end of October, up 25.2% from a year earlier, even as closed sales and pending contracts both dropped sharply and the median sale price slipped to $620,000.

Western Washington, WA · 2d

lgrmag.com

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Arett Sales announces expansions, 2027 trade show

Arett Sales announced an expansion of its Western distribution operations, including a new 115,000-square-foot facility in Tacoma, Washington, plans to enter Southern California and its first West Coast trade show in September 2027. Pacific Northwest distribution center. The Tacoma distribution center, located at 1401 St. Paul Ave., is scheduled to...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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 · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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Seattle moves to buy Aurora Avenue properties in $34M utility deal

SEATTLE - The City of Seattle is moving forward with a $34 million acquisition along Aurora Avenue North to build a centralized utility operations center, a plan that would replace several long-standing local businesses. Mayor Katie Wilson approved the land deal following months of City Council reviews. The city confirmed...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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 · 1d

tricitiesbusinessnews.com

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Simon to buy prominent Seattle shopping center

The company that owns Columbia Center mall in Kennewick is about to expand its portfolio with another notable retail property in the state. Simon Property Group recently announced its intent to purchase the University Village shopping center in Seattle, according to Washington Retail. Terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed by Simon said it intends to close on the purchase by the end of 2026.

Seattle, WA · 18h

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Washington Family Butcher Has Been Hand-Cutting Steaks And Smoking Bacon Since 1972, And Locals Skip The Supermarket For It

Raspberry jalapeño bacon burgers. Korean BBQ pepperoni sticks. Alligator meat. All of it comes from one family butcher counter in a quiet corner of Washington farm country. The shop has been cutting meat since 1972. It still wraps custom orders in plastic and butcher paper, the same way it always has.

Stanwood, WA · 1d

WAVY News 10

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Alaska Airlines to fly from ORF to Seattle

Norfolk, VA · 22h

News 12

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Hundreds of affordable apartments open at former site of Hunts Point juvenile detention

Phase 2 has been completed on the housing development "The Peninsula" set to bring 740 affordable housing units to Hunts Point.

Hunts Point, WA · 23h