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KIRO 7 Seattle

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Seattle-area small businesses say sales are down as rising costs squeeze owners

A new survey reveals over half of Puget Sound small businesses saw sales decline amid rising inflation and labor costs.

Seattle, WA · 7h

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Puget Sound condo market swings in buyers’ favor

Condo buyers are gaining the upper hand locally and across the country.

Seattle, WA · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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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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The Daily

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Boeing Field sees 274 ICE detainees flown out within three weeks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transferred a total of 274 detainees out of King County International Airport - Boeing Field from Oct. 17 through Nov. 3. The King County ICE flight log recorded six dates of ICE flights since Oct. 13 and The Daily’s last update. This marks its 125th transfer flight of 2026.

King County, WA · 1d
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KIRO 7 Seattle

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Otter Bar to close after seven years as Eastlake construction, rising costs take toll

Seattle's Otter Bar is set to close its doors on Dec. 23 after facing rising costs and lengthy RapidRide J Line construction.

Seattle, WA · 1d

myeverettnews.com

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Snohomish County Council Adopts $3.37 Billion Biennial County Budget With Taxes Increases

In a three-to-two vote, the Snohomish County Council passed the county’s $3.37 billion operating budget for the upcoming 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. The biennial budget process allows County departments to be strategic with project planning while making minor changes halfway through the biennium based on revenue/expenditure changes. The 2027/2028 budget marks the conclusion of months of analysis and discussion by the County Council, who proposed more than 25 amendments to the County Executive’s proposed budget.

Snohomish County, WA · 18h

KUOW Public Radio

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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

seattlerefined.com

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Silent Seattle spa The Ladies Room hopes community support can help it stay open

Sometimes, all you need is a couple of hours to yourself. No phone, no distractions, no endless to-do list. Just a warm sauna, a cozy robe and a little peace and quiet. That's exactly what Christy Reneé Donnelly wanted to create when she opened The Ladies Room, a silent spa in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood.

Seattle, WA · 2d

425business.com

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Preylock to Buy Amazon-Leased Bellevue Office Tower

Los Angeles-based Preylock Real Estate Holdings is purchasing Tower 1 at Bellevue’s West Main campus from Vulcan Real Estate for $340 million, the Bellevue Downtown Network recently reported. The 17-story, 364,868-square-foot office building, also known as Dynamo, is fully leased to Amazon and serves as a hub for Amazon...

Bellevue, WA · 1d

Backyard Garden Lover

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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 using the intense heat of an active underwater volcano. The breakthrough lasted just 8.7 seconds, yet it marks an encouraging and unprecedented milestone in the search for new sources of...

Seattle, WA · 2d

connectcre.com

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Nitze-Stagen Completes Seattle Workforce Housing Project

Trace 4001, an eight-story workforce housing project located at 4001 S. Willow Street in Seattle’s Othello neighborhood, is now open to the public. The new rental community, located just one block from the Othello Light Rail Station, was developed by Seattle-based Nitze-Stagen. Trace 4001 is a privately funded project...

Seattle, WA · 1d

seattlemedium.com

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Pack The House Campaign Celebrates Success, Encourages Community To Circle Back And Keep Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

Have you discovered a new favorite restaurant during The Seattle Medium’s Pack the House campaign? Is there a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t found the time to visit? Or have you been following the campaign from the sidelines, wondering if it’s too late to participate?

Seattle, WA · 13h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Seattle Home Prices Edge Down as Buyers Gain Negotiating Room

Seattle buyers gained an edge as price cuts climbed and homes spent more time on the market.

Seattle, WA · 20h

KOMO News

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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 · 3d

KOMO News

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Western Washington farmers brace for impacts after bird flu detected in Pierce County

WESTERN WASHINGTON — Farmers across western Washington are bracing for potential impacts after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Agriculture and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announced the detection on Thursday without naming the poultry facility. No human cases...

Pierce County, WA · 4d

fox13seattle.com

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Strong winds knock out power, trap national park visitors in western WA

Heavy weekend winds caused power outages and downed branches across Seattle neighborhoods, Mercer Island, and the Olympic Peninsula. Fallen trees temporarily trapped five vehicles and blocked roads in Olympic National Park before crews cleared routes Sunday afternoon. Seattle City Light worked Sunday to restore electricity to the final affected customers...

Seattle, WA · 2d

publicola.com

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KCRHA CEO’s Departure Leaves Right-Hand Man in Charge, City Budget Leader Warns Council About Profligate Spending, No Concession Yet in Lopsided Council Race

1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison likely forestalled her own firing by resigning abruptly on Friday, November 6. In a brief, 153-word resignation letter, Kinnsion wrote that given the KCRHA governing board’s recent decision to “right size” the agency and move the administration of the region’s homelessness contracts back to Seattle and King County, “I believe it is in the best interest of the agency for me to make room for those changes.”

Seattle, WA · 2d

seniorshousingbusiness.com

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Columbia Pacific Advisors Receives $130M Refinancing for Community in Seattle

SEATTLE — Columbia Pacific Advisors has received a $130 million loan for the refinancing of Murano Senior Living, a seniors housing community located in Seattle. The borrower developed the property, which opened in 2019. Chris Cain, Tyler Armstrong and Taylor Russ of Lument arranged the financing on behalf of...

Seattle, WA · 2d

hoodline.com

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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 · 3d

everafterinthewoods.com

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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 · 3d