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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 · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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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 · 23h
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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 · 1d
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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
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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 · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Hand-Dipped Chocolates Fill Every Glass Case At This Old-Fashioned Candy Shop In Washington

Every Saturday morning, one Washington chocolate maker sells bags of its imperfect chocolate at a discount, and fans happily show up for it. They call them Misfits. I love that chocolate that misses the beauty standards still gets its own loyal following. The same building holds a working factory behind...

Seattle, WA · 5d

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 · 2d

KUOW Public Radio

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‘It’s a really tough market.' 11 Washingtonians weigh in on the jobs outlook

As companies continue to announce major layoffs, 11 Washingtonians tell their stories of navigating a challenging employment market in Washington state

Seattle, WA · 4d

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

The Daily

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Boeing Field sees 274 ICE detainees flown out within three weeks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transferred a total of 274 detainees out of King County International Airport - Boeing Field from Oct. 17 through Nov. 3. The King County ICE flight log recorded six dates of ICE flights since Oct. 13 and The Daily’s last update. This marks its 125th transfer flight of 2026.

King County, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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Otter Bar to close after seven years as Eastlake construction, rising costs take toll

After seven years in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood, Otter Bar is preparing to close its doors for good. Co-owners Lisa Wojnar and Jim Hagander said prolonged construction in the neighborhood, combined with rising costs, has made it impossible for the business to continue. “COVID happened, we made it through,” Wojnar...

Seattle, WA · 3d

FoodWorldNews

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Bird Flu Reaches Western Washington Commercial Egg Farm for First Time as Pierce County Workers Are Monitored

Public health workers in Tacoma and Pierce County are checking on employees of a commercial egg farm where bird flu was confirmed last week, the first time the virus has reached a commercial poultry flock in Western Washington since the current outbreak began in 2022. No human cases have been identified at the farm, and health officials describe the monitoring as a standard precaution.

Pierce County, WA · 4d

hoodline.com

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Capitol Hill Power Outage Affects 8,430 Customers, Restored by 8:30 p.m.

More than 8,000 Seattle City Light customers around Capitol Hill lost power, with the utility's outage map showing 8,430 customers in the dark. Power was restored by 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10. According to MyNorthwest.com, Seattle City Light's outage map reported the 8,430-customer figure for the area on November 10....

Seattle, WA · 2d

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

connectcre.com

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Pacific Urban Investors Pays Over $500k/Unit for Seattle MF Property

Pacific Urban Investors purchased Broadstone Vin, a 118-unit, mid-rise multifamily property in Seattle, Washington, in a transaction valued at $60.3 million, according to published reports. The deal works out to just over $500,000 per unit. Located at 4106 Stone Way North, Broadstone Vin was built by Alliance Residential Company in...

Seattle, WA · 1d

shorelineareanews.com

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From Sears to Shoreline Place: A New Chapter Takes Shape

The former Sears property in Shoreline is undergoing a dramatic transformation as crews clear and grade the land that once housed one of the area's longtime retail landmarks. Aerial photographs taken November 5, 2026, show a sprawling excavation site where the former department store stood. Excavators, bulldozers, and earthmoving trucks...

Shoreline, WA · 4d

Dailyfly News

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States are counting on battery farms. Some towns don’t want them.

By Alex Brown, Stateline | November 11, 2026 SNOQUALMIE, WA — In the race to meet the nation’s growing power demands, states and utilities are rapidly building new “battery farms” that can store energy for when customers

Snoqualmie, WA · 2d

fox13seattle.com

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Mount Vernon, WA businesses take a hit after Division Street Bridge closure

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - A full closure of the State Route 536 Division Street Bridge over the Skagit River has cut off vehicle traffic and triggered sharp drops in foot traffic for small businesses in Mount Vernon. The Washington State Department of Transportation closed the span in both directions Nov....

Mt Vernon, WA · 4d

WHO 13

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Alaska Airlines to launch daily nonstop flights from Des Moines to Seattle in 2027

Seattle, WA · 1d