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Tacoma News Tribune

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Amazon is behind a $264M Washington state ranch deal. Up to 21 data centers are planned

Amazon Web Services is the company behind plans to develop a data center campus with up to 21 buildings at West Richland’s sprawling Lewis & Clark Ranch in Washington state. Trammell Crow Co., a Dallas, Texas, real estate firm with a data center development business, purchased nearly 1,000 acres from the estate of the late agriculture icon Frank Tiegs in July. On Monday, AWS confirmed it is the actual buyer behind the $264 million deal in a phone call. It said that such arrangements are standard. AWS, the data arm of the Seattle e-commerce giant, will hold a public open house from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 19 in the cafeteria of Enterprise Middle School in West Richland, 5200 Paradise Way, in Washington. The “science fair” style event will share details about its future data center campus along Ruppert Road and give participants a chance to discuss concerns with staff. AWS has not yet submitted a site plan to the city of West Richland. The project is subject to scrutiny under the Washington State Environmental Policy Act or SEPA. Three to start An AWS spokeswoman said it plans to build three buildings in the first phase. The site could grow to as

West Richland, WA · 4d

The Coconut Mama

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Washington orchard to close by the end of the month, eliminating 90 jobs after lease talks fail

A Washington apple-and-pear orchard plans to permanently close its Granger operation on November 30, eliminating 90 jobs after lease negotiations with a property owner failed. The shutdown comes as agricultural…

Granger, WA · 1d

tricitiesbusinessnews.com

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Amazon layoffs affect Pasco operations

Management-level positions at one of Amazon’s Pasco distribution facilities are among those being cut in the latest round of layoffs for the online retailer. Ninety-five jobs total will be eliminated, including two in Pasco, according to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter sent to the state Employment Security Department. Workers in Sumner, Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle as well as some working remotely are also among those being laid off.

Pasco, WA · 2d
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everafterinthewoods.com

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These 11 Washington Train or RC Shops Still Keep Hobbyists Building With Their Hands Instead Of Scrolling Online

One shop on this list has a dual-lane Hot Wheels track you can race on, right inside a mall. Another carries model trains in scales from tiny N to classic Lionel. I love that these places still exist in Washington. They sell the shocks, bearings, couplers, and scenery that turn a box of parts into something that actually moves.

Washington · 3d
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New power-sale contracts strengthen PUD’s proposed $547 million budget

WENATCHEE — New power-sale contracts are strengthening Chelan PUD’s financial outlook as the utility considers a $547 million spending plan for 2027, including increased investment in dams, substations and transmission infrastructure. The preliminary budget presented to commissioners Nov. 2 projects $567 million in revenue, approximately $89 million above...

Wenatchee, WA · 1d

Apple Valley News Now

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Kennewick looks to save money as inflation affects the city budget

The Brief

Kennewick, WA · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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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 · 1d

KHQ Right Now

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Thrive International dissolving, ending operations in Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — According to the court-appointed receiver for Thrive International, both the Spokane and Tacoma campuses will be closed and business operations dissolved by the end of 2026. “Although this recommendation is difficult, we are proud that our focus has remained on ensuring every resident is transitioned to...

Spokane, WA · 2d

inlander.com

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This historic house shines in all seasons, but especially during the holidays

Pam Kohlmeier and Stephen Thew had a plan. With four grown children out of the house, the couple would leave the newer South Hill home where they’d lived for nearly 20 years and find something smaller. “We meant to downsize,” Kohlmeier says, “which we failed at doing.”

Spokane, WA · 19h

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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3M agrees to $7.3 billion PFAS settlement; Spokane County residents among plaintiffs

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — This week, manufacturing company 3M agreed to pay more than $7 billion to people who became sick from PFAS-contaminated water. The company did not admit liability for the contamination in the agreement.

Spokane County, WA · 1d

KOMO News

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Alaska Airlines plans permanent job cuts in Renton, SeaTac and Spokane

SEATAC, Wash. — Alaska Airlines is set to reduce its workforce at several Western Washington locations at the end of the year. According to a federal notice dated Oct. 30, the airline informed the Employment Security Department that job cuts are planned at its facilities in Renton, Seattle, and Spokane.

Seatac, WA · 3d

KXLYcom 4 News Now

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Getting ready for winter? Here's tips to saving on your energy bill

SPOKANE, Wash. -- If you’re worried about your energy bills, you’re not alone. In a recent Consumer Reports survey, 68% of Americans say home energy costs are straining their finances, and about a quarter say it’s straining them a lot. Consumer Reports experts explain how to cut costs this winter and get some help with a new tool to help you understand your electric bill.

Spokane, WA · 1d

Gonzaga Bulletin

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French Toast - Mama & Mini brings an adorable atmosphere to Spokane

River Park Square holds a story of a local toy store run by a local mother and daughter. Julia and Kathleen Lara worked together to start not one, but two businesses. In 2011, they co-founded French Toast - Mama & Mini, where they sell all types of children's toys, ranging from books to the famous Jellycat.

Spokane, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Alaska Airlines to Cut Jobs in Renton, SeaTac and Spokane as Losses Mount

Alaska Airlines has told Washington state officials it plans permanent job cuts at facilities in Renton, Seattle and Spokane, part of a wider reduction the company says is tied to rising costs and steep financial losses this year. The airline says the affected facilities themselves are not closing, even though the workforce changes are expected to be permanent.

Spokane, WA · 2d

coruzant.com

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Top Managed IT Service Providers in Spokane – 2026 Reviews

BCA is the top-rated managed IT service provider in Spokane for 2026, scoring 74.6 out of 100 in our evaluation of six local firms. Executech placed second at 68.0, and finished first when we re-ran the numbers with security weighted most heavily. A five-star rating and a friend’s recommendation are...

Spokane, WA · 2d

huckleberrypress.com

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The Last Harvest Before Winter

By November, most Inland Northwest gardens have been put to bed and tucked in for the winter. The first hard frosts have finished off the tomatoes and peppers, annual flowers are drying in place, and the vegetable beds are mostly brown and dead. Although just before winter may not seem...

Spokane, WA · 3d

familyvacationsus.com

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This Washington Fabric Barn Holds So Much Quilting Cotton That One Spool Of Thread Becomes Three Hours

One shopper brought in a sewing machine bought more than 50 years ago at a first job. The staff fawned over it, and within minutes it was humming again. I love that a shop full of shiny new machines still treats an old-timer like royalty. That same shop is stuffed...

Spokane Valley, WA · 4d