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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 · 7d

Realty Today

Zillow October Data: Pending Sales Post Steepest Annual Drop Since 2023 as Rates Entrench Above 7%

The numbers that came out of October's housing market are stark. Newly pending listings fell 16.8% year over year last month, the largest annual decline since August 2023 and the slowest October for contract signings since 2018, according to Zillow's October Market Report published Thursday. The culprit is not mysterious: mortgage rates averaged 7.33% across the month, up nearly half a percentage point from September, and the resulting spike in monthly payment obligations stopped a substantial share of would-be buyers in their tracks.

Seattle, WA · 5d

workboat.com

A New Chapter at Markey Machine, Built on Generations of Service

After 48 years helping shape Markey Machine, Blaine Dempke passes leadership to Eric Rose as the Seattle manufacturer prepares for its next chapter. Forty-eight years is a long time in any industry. In maritime manufacturing, it can span the working lives of multiple generations of vessels and, in some cases, the equipment aboard them.

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Boeing Field flights restricted as controllers work from temporary tower

SEATTLE — Aircraft operations at King County International Airport-Boeing Field are expected to be restricted for about a month while crews repair the air traffic control tower’s stormwater drainage system. Air traffic controllers began working from a temporary tower Wednesday, according to King County. The airport said the...

Seattle, WA · 5d

whereweconverge.com

‘For a Small Business, It’s a Killer’: Seattle’s Rising Costs Threaten Lil Red’s Takeout & Catering

Lil Red’s Takeout & Catering is almost a decade old. The Jamaican BBQ and soul food joint is loved locally and has been recognized nationally. But accolades are not what moves owner Erasto “Red” Jackson–he got into this business for two reasons: to create and feed people.

Seattle, WA · 7d

nationalfisherman.com

PME exhibitor preview: Zin Boats

Seattle-based Zin Boats designs and builds complete electric propulsion systems for new vessels and repowers, a technology it developed on its own high-performance boats and now offers to commercial operators through Zin Power. Working out of Fishermen’s Terminal, the company has several workboat and tender projects underway, including a 37-foot aluminum vessel for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. In this interview, Zin founder and CEO Piotr Zin discusses how duty cycle shapes system design, how electric and diesel costs compare over time, and what owners should ask before buying, ahead of its appearance at Pacific Marine Expo.

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The Financial Wire

Social Security records for several of the up to 87 workers at a Seattle restaurant have gaps after its owner pocketed payroll taxes, and he got 13 months and owes $1,446,341

Ruadhri McCormick, the owner of the Single Shot restaurant on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, was sentenced Monday, Oct. 26, to 13 months in prison for keeping payroll taxes that were taken out of his employees’ paychecks. He owes $1,446,341 in restitution, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington. Several of the... The post Social Security records for several of the up to 87 workers at a Seattle restaurant have gaps after its owner pocketed payroll taxes, and he got 13 months and owes $1,446,341 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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Amazon to lay off about 95 workers at Washington state sites starting in December

SEATTLE — Amazon has notified state officials that nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs at facilities across Washington beginning in December. According to a letter sent to the Washington Employment Security Department, Amazon will separate approximately 95 employees at multiple Washington locations, including Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Pasco and Sumner.

Washington · 7d

downtownbellevue.com

Bellevue Startup Building AI for the Military Raises $35M, Plans to Hire and Expand

Watchtower Labs, a Bellevue-based startup building artificial intelligence software for military planners, publicly announced itself on Oct. 21 after operating quietly, and revealed it has raised $35 million from investors in its first funding round. The company plans to double its headcount, with Bellevue at the center of its hiring.

Bellevue, WA · 5d

whatnow.com

Vice Seattle Changing Hands on Capitol Hill

Vice Seattle is preparing for an ownership change at 1532 Minor Avenue on Capitol Hill, according to Capitol Hill Seattle. The incoming group includes Jack Cheung, Jesse Perbix, and Andrea Wolfe. A Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board application notice dated October 31 also lists the three among the applicants...

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TheDailyPour

Another Award-Winning Whiskey Distillery Files for Bankruptcy as Spirits Industry Decline Continues

Seattle-based bourbon producer 2Bar Spirits has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reporting more than $1.07 million in debts and a sharp decline in revenue. The distillery and tasting room remain open and continue operating, according to TheStreet. The company, which operates as 2Bar LLC, filed its petition Oct. 30 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]

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West Seattle Car Wash Palace closes as property hits market for redevelopment

The self-service Car Wash Palace at 6301 35th Ave SW in West Seattle permanently shut down operations on November 2, 2026. The property, owned by JTV Legacy Holdings LLC, carries an appraised value of $1,492,700. The lot has been taped off and the washing bays are closed as the site goes on the market as a potential redevelopment opportunity.

MyNorthwest.com

Luxury time arrives: Washington’s first Rolex store opens in Bellevue

Luxury shoppers of the Pacific Northwest now have a new, boutique stop for their next shopping trip. The first stand-alone Rolex store in all of Washington is now open in Bellevue’s The Shops at The Bravern, the Puget Sound Business Journal reported. The Swiss luxury watchmaker opened the 4,700-square-foot...

Bellevue, WA · 7d

hoodline.com

Morgan Stanley Unit Drops $87M on Othello Apartments as Seattle Rentals Tighten

A 359-unit mixed-use building next to the Othello light rail station in south Seattle has sold for $87.3 million, landing at roughly $243,293 per unit. The buyer is Eaton Vance, a Boston-based investment firm owned by Morgan Stanley, which acquired the Assembly118 Apartments at 4200 S. Othello St. from Vancouver, British Columbia-based developer Woodbridge Northwest.

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Martin Selig Real Estate Restructures $500M in Debt for Seattle Office Buildings

Martin Selig Real Estate has completed loan modifications totaling nearly $500 million for 12 Seattle office buildings. Newmark leases the portfolio, with a team led by Executive Managing Directors Cavan O’Keefe and Jesse Ottele and Director Brody O’Keefe, working with Martin Selig Real Estate’s Leasing Director Michael Brixner. “These modifications send a clear signal to the market that these assets are actively competing for tenants,” said O’Keefe.

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Council rejects reducing Clearview cannabis shop distance buffers

The Snohomish County Council, in a 3-2 vote last week, declined a proposed code amendment from county planners to reduce the distance cannabis shops could be within each other in Clearview and rural areas. The lack of action means the existing 10,000-foot separation, which is just shy of two miles,...

Snohomish County, WA · 7d

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This Old-Fashioned Washington Produce Stand Sells Fresh Fruit So Cheap You’ll Double-Check Your Receipt

Cactus leaves, corn husks, heirloom tomatoes, and fresh flowers all share space at one open-air style produce stand. Some shoppers say the final total is so low they almost think the cashier made a mistake. That kind of reaction is rare in Washington right now. Grocery bills keep climbing, and...

Seattle, WA · 9d

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Washington Aerospace Club (WAC) gets you outdoors and promotes fun

Looking for a hobby that gets you outdoors and promotes creativity? Model rocketry is a well-established, fun and safe hobby. The Washington Aerospace Club (WAC) is the largest amateur rocketry club in the state, where our focus is on education, responsibility and having lots of fun. Club members are of...

Redmond, WA · 7d

TravelHost

Chase Sapphire Will Evict Tw Seattle Airport Lounges for $70M New Build

The premium club expansion is forcing two existing lounges to vacate.

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