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Strong winds, heavy rain knock out power to thousands in Seattle

Several thousand customers were without power Saturday night as strong winds and heavy rain swept through western Washington. As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, about 33,000 customers were without power mostly in south and West Seattle, according to the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) outage map. SPU originally reported 42,000 customers without...

Seattle, WA · 2d

wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com

John B. Agen’s Addition in Fremont, Seattle

John B. Agen (1856-1920) was a Seattle businessman who dominated the dairy products industry in Seattle from 1890 to 1916. He did not live in the Fremont neighborhood, but a three-block section of property came to be owned by Agen by way of B.F. Day. B.F. Day was an early resident of Fremont who was a community activist and who donated land for building the present B.F. Day School.

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KUOW Public Radio

‘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 · 17h

MyNorthwest.com

Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor

Condo buyers are gaining the upper hand locally and across the country. A new report from Seattle-based Redfin found there were 123% more condo sellers than buyers nationwide in September, the largest gap since the company began tracking the data in 2013. The report estimates there were more than two sellers for every buyer across the country.

Seattle, WA · 15h

shorelineareanews.com

From 83,000 to 2: City Light responds to storm outages

As of 7 p.m. Sunday, Seattle City Light crews have restored power to nearly all customers impacted by storm-related outages. Approximately 240 customers remain without power. We'll continue to work around the clock until power has been restored to all customers. At midnight, the count was down to 2 and...

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Up and Away Mag

Scientists Harness Underwater Volcano to Generate Electricity in World-First Experiment

Nearly a mile beneath the Pacific Ocean, engineers have managed to accomplish something that feels like it comes straight out of The Jetsons: generating electricity...

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Tacoma News Tribune

Storm causes scattered power outages in Pierce, Thurston counties, PSE data show

An overnight windstorm knocked out power to thousands of residents, including those in Pierce and Thurston counties, according to power utility Puget Sound Energy. As of Sunday morning, about 13,000 utility customers were without power in PSE’s service area, most of them in the Seattle area. However, a power outage map showed that east Pierce County and rural Thurston County also were affected by the storm. A wind advisory took effect Saturday night through early Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. In the Seattle/Tacoma area, wind speeds rose to 40 mph, while the Olympia area experienced sustained gusts of 20 mph, the National Weather Service data show. Estimated restoration times were not immediately clear, although PSE officials said in a statement they were working on it. “We understand how difficult it is to be without power. Our teams are prepared, with additional staffing and crews ready to respond throughout the weekend, and crews will remain in the field to assess damage and restore power as long as it is safe. If your power goes out, we’ll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.” The weather forecast for the region looks much calmer,

Pierce County, WA · 1d

dredgewire.com

Markey Machine ownership transition and new leadership

Ownership of US deck machinery manufacturer Markey Machine has changed and new finance has been secured for investment in its workforce and technical support. Eric Rose has assumed the position of president and chief executive at the Seattle-headquartered company and joined its ownership group alongside long-serving Jeff Dempke, who has been promoted to director of business operations and has increased his ownership investment.

Seattle, WA · 17h

shorelineareanews.com

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 · 1d

hoodline.com

Kitsap Windstorm Knocks Out Power to 10,000, Central Kitsap Hit Hardest

More than 10,000 Puget Sound Energy customers lost power across Kitsap County Saturday evening as a windstorm pushed tree limbs down onto power lines, with Central Kitsap bearing the brunt of the damage. A wind advisory remained in effect into early Sunday morning as forecasters warned gusts could still reach 50 mph before conditions calmed.

Kitsap County, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

‘Paychecks just gone’: Jake and Spike question Seattle’s business costs as Homegrown prepares to close

Homegrown’s impending closure prompted KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill to question how restaurant owners can survive rising labor and food costs while customers tighten their spending. Jake focused on what happens to workers when a business can no longer afford to operate. “Paychecks just gone,” Jake...

Seattle, WA · 3d

shorelineareanews.com

Greenhouse Winter Market at Sky Nursery November 14-15, 2026

The list of vendors represents the diverse, rich, and talented perspectives of Shoreline and the greater Seattle community, offering treats and treasures ranging from candles, jewelry, miniatures, glass and leatherwork to fiber and visual arts, body care, baked goods and beyond. This new community tradition is back for its second...

Shoreline, WA · 2d

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Washington Has 6 Butcher Shops Where the Meat Beats the Grocery Store and Costs Less

One butcher shop on this list never locks its doors. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so a midnight steak craving actually has somewhere to go. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another shop sells exotic game next to its jerky, and a third keeps homemade salsa beside the premium cuts.

Washington · 5d

KIRO 7 Seattle

Ballard pub to end restaurant service, citing labor and food costs

Ballard pub Little Beast will end regular restaurant service at the end of 2026 due to rising food and labor costs.

paddleyourownkanoo.com

Pilots Union Sues Alaska Airlines’ Regional Subsidiary Over Forcing Fatigued Aircrew to Fly to Another Destination

The union which represents pilots at Horizon Air, the wholly-owned regional subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, is suing the Seattle-based carrier over allegations that it forces fatigued aircrew who have called out sick to leave their homes, get on a plane, and ‘deadhead’ to another destination before they are allowed to have a rest period.

hoodline.com

Arbor Heights Winds Knock Out Power to Almost 5,000 in West Seattle

Power went out for almost 5,000 customers in West Seattle's Arbor Heights area Saturday night as strong winds and rain swept through the region, with reports starting to roll in just before 9 p.m. The outage struck during a burst of wind and rain, and residents began calling 911 after hearing what they described as a transformer or fuse blowing nearby.

hoodline.com

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 · 3d

secretseattle.co

Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, Seattle Center now turns into a European-style Christmas market beneath the Space Needle, with festive treats, unique gift vendors, and daily snow showers for 2026

The holiday season is almost here, and the Seattle Christmas Market is bringing a little European Christmas magic to the heart of the city! Running November 20 through December 26, 2026, the market transforms Seattle Center into a festive winter wonderland filled with European and local vendors, daily snow showers, holiday entertainment, festive food and drinks, and plenty of seasonal cheer. The market is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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KIRO 7 Seattle

Washington utility crews prep for stormy weather and power outages

The region’s first big storm of the season is blowing through western Washington Saturday night.

Snohomish County, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

‘The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero’: Jake says Homegrown’s collapse shows what Seattle costs small businesses

Homegrown once had a dozen sandwich shops around the Seattle area. By the day before Thanksgiving, it will have none. KIRO host Jake Skorheim said that’s what happens when the cost of running a business keeps climbing. “The minimum wage for these jobs is actually zero, because this business...