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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

The Chronicle

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City of Chehalis likely to purchase residential property to become interim south-end fire station

The City of Chehalis has its sights set on a property along Bishop Road to serve as an interim south-end Chehalis Fire Department station and possibly the site of a brand new permanent station

Chehalis, WA · 18h

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 · 6d

Public News Service

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Washington energy customers win in hydro settlement

The Bonneville Power Administration, the agency that sells Columbia Basin hydropower, will lower its proposed rate hike after a legal challenge by local environmental and clean energy advocates. The administration had proposed a roughly 6% increase, arguing it needed an additional $250 million to meet new guidelines requiring more water to be spilled over Columbia River dams to support migrating salmon. Ben Otto, policy director for the Northwest Energy Coalition, which was part of the proceedings, said while he understands Bonneville needs to earn money for its services, the proposed increase was overblown. "BPA's finances are actually in really good shape, and we think that a more holistic examination would find ways to adapt these costs into BPA's overall financial picture instead of just immediately trying to reach into people's pocketbooks," Otto contended. The Bonneville Power Administration provides electricity to more than 5 million people across the Pacific Northwest and Otto said the settlement will save customers close to $40 million. He explained spilling water over dams allows juvenile fish to travel more safely downstream, without passing through lethal turbines. The proposed rate hike is one of several recent increases. The administration already raised its rates by about 9% this

Washington · 2d

The Olympian

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Olympia Farmers Market vendor receives ‘permanent suspension,' owner says

Crafted Restorations, a knife maker and former vendor at the Olympia Farmers Market that had sought reinstatement to the market after they were suspended last month, has been permanently suspended, the owners announced on social media. The owners, Kevin and Stacy Box, were waiting on an answer about their market status via certified letter, which they received on Saturday. They posted about the news on social media the next day. “As of the November 7th letter from the Olympia Farmers Market director, Crafted Restorations has been permanently suspended from the market,” the social media post reads. It didn’t come as too much of a surprise, owner Kevin Box told The Olympian on Wednesday. “I figured that’s how it would go,” he said. The letter, which was shared with The Olympian, spells out an appeals process that goes through the farmers market board. Box said they plan to appeal and are also pursuing legal action, although he declined to comment on what the legal action might be. In the letter from market director Alvinita J. Stuart, also known as Alvi Stuart, she zeroed in on the vendor’s decision to share their concerns about the market on social media as her reasons

Olympia, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Centralia eyes new taxes on businesses to avoid continued budget deficits

The City of Centralia will consider both a square footage tax and a traditional business and occupation tax to close an approximately $1.9 million deficit and balance the budget over the next two

Centralia, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

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Port of Chehalis approves balanced budget and property tax levy

The Port of Chehalis will levy an additional 1% in property taxes next year and will add revenue associated with an administrative refund resulting from a tax settlement for a business within the

Chehalis, WA · 19h

Daily Journal of Commerce

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Pacific Northwest projects totaling $3.3 million in top bidders | Nov. 13, 2026

A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (contract awarded): Steele Trucking of Silver Creek, Washington. Amount: $1,151,476. Project: 2023 County Safety Program (Lewis County, Washington) Owner: Lewis County. Cost estimate: $1,750,000 to $1,950,000. Project team:...

Lewis County, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Matthew Anthony hired as new Experience Chehalis executive director

Matthew Anthony has been selected as the new executive director of Experience Chehalis, the organization announced in a news release on Thursday.  Anthony will officially begin in the role

Chehalis, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Centralia business groups oppose taxes proposed by city council

Ahead of the recent vote to consider new taxes on businesses in the city of Centralia, two local organizations have weighed in urging the Centralia City Council to avoid the measures. Both the ...

Centralia, WA · 18h

MyNorthwest.com

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Largest Costco gas station now open in WA

Costco’s largest gas station is now open in Issaquah. With 50 fueling positions, the expanded station gives drivers more room to fill up. Costco made the announcement in an Instagram post on Friday. “Dang! I wish the Issaquah gas station was just bigger,” a Costco employee said in the...

Issaquah, WA · 17h

connectcre.com

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Palisades Group-Led Venture Buys Redmond, WA Office Property

A Palisades Group-led venture acquired Offices at Riverpark, a five-story, 107,029-square-foot Class A office building located in downtown Redmond, Washington. The seller was KBS. Located at 15809 Bear Creek Parkway, Offices at Riverpark is a LEED Silver-certified office building within the RiverPark mixed-use community. Located less than a 10-minute walk...

Redmond, WA · 23h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

Fox News

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Democrats seize on midterm wins to push massive minimum wage hikes, but economists see trouble ahead

Josh Shapiro says he wants to more than double Pennsylvania's minimum wage and codify abortion rights with the new Democratic trifecta.

Pennsylvania · 8h

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

Dailyfly News

partner publisher · 10.8K followers

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