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Seattle $34M land grab threatens Aurora Avenue businesses

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 · 17h
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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 · 3d
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Fully Occupied Washington Retail Center Sells for Over $10M

Kirkland Court, a fully occupied, 14,149 sf retail property in Kirkland, Washington, sold for $10.2 million. The center, situated on just under one acre at 8425 122nd Ave NE, offers in-place income and significant redevelopment upside, with zoning that supports the development of approximately 222 to 411 multifamily units. Built...

Kirkland, WA · 22h
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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 · 16h
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Coffee giant to close five Washington locations, affecting 51 workers

Starbucks customers in several Washington communities will soon have fewer places to grab their favorite coffee. The Seattle-based coffee chain is preparing to close five locations across the state, with…

Seattle, WA · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Kirkland-Based Investor Buys Retail Site

An entity affiliated with Weidner Apartment Homes has snapped up a retail property in Kirkland for $8.5 million, according to Connect CRE. Last year, the property at 9755 Juanita Drive NE was rezoned for dense mixed-use development. An 18,387-square-foot building, leased to the arts and crafts store Michaels, stands on the site.

Kirkland, WA · 2d

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Kirkland Condo Tower Lands Japanese Café, Niche Perfume Shop for 2027

A 26-unit condo project rising in downtown Kirkland has locked down its ground-floor retail lineup, pairing a Japanese-inspired café with a niche perfume boutique as the development works toward a mid-2027 opening. Central Peak Residences, developed by Cordillera Homes at 177 Central Way, is slated to begin occupancy in July 2027.

Kirkland, WA · 5d

Robb Report

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A 1920s Seattle Tudor Blends Old-World Details With Modern Flourishes for $9.7 Million

Grand Revival-style residences dot the shorelines of Washington Park, a historic Seattle neighborhood along Lake Washington, within easy reach of the Broadmoor Golf Club as well as downtown destinations like the 5th Avenue Theatre. Cazcanes's New Extra Añejo Tequila Is the Strongest You Can Find in the U.S. The gated estate at 530 36th Avenue E , a Tudor home built in 1924 with sweeping water views, features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms across 7,910 square feet of living space. Only four owners have held the keys to the home, including Jonathan Roberts, an early Microsoft executive and one of the architects behind Windows, and his wife Elizabeth, who bought it in 1997. The couple carried out a major remodeling between 2000 and 2004, incorporating items they sourced across Europe. Stone balustrades and trimmed hedges punctuate the entrance to the Seattle home. Clarity Northwest Photography One of their finds was a stone archway from Ireland. They couple reportedly won a bidding war with Cher for the ancient artifact, which they installed in the gardens of the English country manor. The interior holds further antiques, including a Louis XVII limestone mantelpiece with molded plinths and frieze, dating to 1740, and a

Seattle, 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 · 1d

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Seattle’s largest apartment development touts luxurious hotel-style amenities

Seattle House, the largest apartment development in the city, begins welcoming its first residents this month. The half-block development at 2300 Sixth Avenue in Denny Triangle features two 45-story towers joined by a 13-story podium and adds 1,131 apartments to the area. It’s been one of the most anticipated projects in the Seattle.

Seattle, WA · 1d

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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 · 23h

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Fed up with delivery costs, Seattle restaurant owner starts his own service

Spice Waala owner Uttam Mukherjee launched Yaku, an independent delivery service designed to counter sharp revenue drops and inflated customer costs caused by Seattle’s 2024 "PayUp" minimum pay regulations. Yaku operates with hired employee drivers paid by scheduled hours rather than by individual orders, charging a flat $10 delivery...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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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 · 1d

Seattle magazine

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The Salmon Connection: Don’t Miss Bristol Bay Salmon Week

Every June, Toby Bloom heads to Alaska for a summer that involves very little time on land. By midmonth, he’s aboard a commercial fishing boat in Bristol Bay with three crewmen, catching wild sockeye salmon. They’ll spend the next several weeks working on the water, heading into town only when they need something that can’t… The post The Salmon Connection: Don’t Miss Bristol Bay Salmon Week appeared first on Seattle magazine .

Seattle, WA · 2d

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WA Home Buyers Face AI-Altered Real Estate Listing Photos

8431 309th Pl. SE — Reported Site of Alleged Listing-Photo Edits. Digitally altered listing photos can make it difficult for buyers to tell whether an image shows a property as it is or as someone wants it to appear. In September 2026, Nicole Broyles and her husband Nathan toured a Preston home east of Issaquah after seeing its listing photos. Their experience illustrates the difference that can arise between listing photos and a home in person.

Washington · 2d

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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 · 4d

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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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‘We’re estimating between 10 and 20%’: Seattle attorney suing Alaska, Delta and others says airlines teamed up to inflate fares

Seattle attorney Steve Berman said airline passengers may be paying 10% to 20% more than they should, because major airlines are sharing private fare data instead of competing on price. Berman’s Seattle law firm, Hagens Berman, filed a proposed class-action lawsuit Nov. 4 in federal court in Seattle on behalf...

Seattle, WA · 1d