Tacoma to lose second Fred Meyer since 2025, leaving one in city
Tacoma’s James Center store is expected to close in January as the city works to prevent another large grocery store vacancy.
Canada’s new tariffs on US goods heighten trade tensions, impact Washington businesses
Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods ignite trade tensions, impacting Washington businesses like Issaquah Lumber, which relies on Canadian supplies to meet demand.
Walmart settlement returns nearly $120,000 to app-based Seattle workers
Over 400 Seattle workers are set to receive nearly $120,000 in a settlement with Walmart, following an Office of Labor Standards investigation.
Vale Matcha launches tea farm on Whidbey Island
Seattle’s Vale Matcha takes its tea operations from café to farm by planting 12,000 tea plants on Whidbey Island, aiming to address global matcha shortages locally.
Wild Waves makes final splash as water park set to close after Labor Day
Wild Waves, a staple since 1977, will close permanently, with its water park ending operations on Labor Day. The theme park remains open until Nov. 1.
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