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The Changing Face Of Department Stores In Seattle
When I was a kid, it was the golden age of the department store in Seattle. It was all about the Bon Marche and Frederick and Nelson along with the immense Sears building near downtown Seattle and then there was Nordstrom originally founded back...
Should Cubs, White Sox strike a deal before trade deadline?
White Sox starting pitcher Adrian Houser throws home during a game last month against the Texas Rangers. AP Most front offices are taking a break from trade talk to focus on this weekend's MLB Draft. But White Sox general manager Chris Getz is...

Washington state committee distances from drug use work group’s ‘buyers club’ suggestion
By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work group that included having the state set up a “buyers club”...

Washington State ranked 5th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $509,531 in home loans issued, Washington State ranked fifth in average loan amount...

Seattle now faces the highest DoorDash delivery prices in the United States
SEATTLE — Starting this month, consumers in Seattle will face even more increases on DoorDash service fees for all deliveries due to the city's regulations that raise delivery and operating costs. DoorDash, which reported operating at a loss in...

Judge, Raleigh trade homers late in Yankees’ rout of Mariners
Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh traded late home runs after the outcome was all but decided, with Raleigh's 36th of the season keeping the Seattle catcher two ahead of Judge for the major league lead. Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt each had three...
Washington state households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says
Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a recent report...

Yankees change their infield dynamic, power their way to victory against Seattle
NEW YORK – Tuesday night’s Bronx power show was a solid follow-up to a Subway Series-salvaging win Sunday afternoon. Late in a 10-3 Yankees win against Seattle, the 38,641 fans even caught some of MLB’s home run battle, with the Mariners’ Cal...

Earthquake swarm strikes Mt Rainier in Washington state
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Washington State's new hybrid-electric ferries to be built in Florida
Governor Bob Ferguson has fulfilled a campaign promise by seeking bids to build new ferries. And after a long bidding war that began last year, Eastern Shipbuilding Group will be tasked with producing these first-in-America ferries at a cost of...

Jake Oettinger and Mason Marchment reunite on the golf course days after Marchment's trade left Stars goalie heartbroken
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger linked up with his former teammate Mason Marchment at the Hazeltine National Golf Club this week. On Tuesday, Oettinger shared a snap from their day out on his Instagram stories. They were also joined by San...

Small business optimism index shows slight decline in June
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Small Business Optimism Index, showing a slight decrease in June. The index edged down by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains slightly above the 51-year average of 98....
Evening market returns to Pike Place
SEATTLE — Pike Place Market's weekly evening farmers market, Produce on Pike, starts up again today. Located at the north end of Pike Place Market between Stewart and Virginia streets, this midweek event running is scheduled to run from 3 p.m. to...

Seattle woman arrested in Centralia for theft from Coach Outlet, forgery and financial fraud
By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com A 42-year-old Seattle woman was arrested in Centralia Thursday, July 3, and charged Monday in Lewis County Superior Court with unlawful possession of payment instrument, forgery, first-degree criminal...

CRIME WATCH FOLLOWUP: Suspect arrested after West Seattle bank robbery, accused of other holdups too
We’ve just learned that a suspect is in jail on suspicion of Monday’s West Seattle bank robbery and four other robberies. We requested followup information on the case this morning and when police sent it to us a short time ago, it included the...

How SNAP Changes Impact Food Assistance In Washington State
Back when I was younger, we just called it food stamps, but now it's the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. I consider myself lucky that I've never been in a financial situation where I needed SNAP, although if I was in a tough...

What higher steel and aluminum tariffs mean for Washington state businesses, shoppers
Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) President Donald Trump's higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect Wednesday, sparking concerns of steeper costs for businesses that may eventually hit consumer goods and grocery prices. The...

Seattle Children's offers comfort, support through Nash the facility dog
SEATTLE - Seattle Children's has welcomed its newest furry companion, Nash the facility dog. Nash joins Seattle Children's as a helping paw, providing therapy and comfort to patients and their families. Nash is a member of Canine Companions, a...

MLB teams strategize upgrades before Trade Deadline
Every Major League Baseball team is looking to improve its roster before the Trade Deadline on July 31. Teams are strategizing to address specific needs, whether they are contenders, teams on the bubble, or those in a rebuilding phase. The aim for...

Historic Seattle cowboy bar faces eviction over dumpster
A Seattle staple is facing the boot over a dumpster they shared with a neighboring business, which their landlords say they cannot do. SEATTLE - A 90-year-old Seattle staple is facing the possibility of eviction due to a disagreement with their...