Gold Rush Hits the Suburbs as Tanishq Lands in Cumming and Redmond
Tanishq, the Tata Group’s fine-jewelry label, is quietly turning suburban shopping trips into full-on gold expeditions. The brand has added new showrooms in metro Atlanta and the Seattle area, each stocked with thousands of gold and diamond designs for both brides and everyday shoppers. The suburban push follows the...
More than 100 Kent, WA workers to be laid off by Rise Baking
KENT, Wash. - Dozens of workers in Kent, Washington will be laid off as a food manufacturer announced the closure of their facility in the city. The Minnesota-based company Rise Baking will permanently shut down their operations at 21331 88th Place S Building F. All employees will be laid off,...
King County Prosecuting Attorney celebrates legislative wins
As we wrap up the 2026 legislative session, I want to thank the team of amazing subject matter experts from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office who fought to pass important legislation this year. Key wins this year, include:. fighting off a 44% reduction in crime victim services funding so...
Multiple businesses in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood targeted by thieves
SEATTLE — Business owners and employees in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood are on edge after a string of burglaries and break-ins, resulting in thousands of dollars worth of damage and losses. Hannah Bailey was the first to discover Vixen Collection was broken into when she arrived for work early Friday...
Seattle Leaders Looking Into 911 Concerns, Ambulance Waits
Seattle’s mayor is interested in questions raised by a Seattle Times investigation of the city’s 911 medical system, and the City Council’s public safety chair plans to delve into how the system is working, they said this week. Their remarks came after reporting by The Times about...
Auburn man acquitted in toddler’s death sues King County officials, alleging racial bias
SEATTLE — An Auburn man who spent five years in jail before being acquitted in the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son has filed a federal lawsuit accusing King County law enforcement and medical officials of racial bias and fabricating evidence. D’Andre “Dre” Glaspy, 33, filed the lawsuit...
Asian Family Market to Open in Tukwila This April
Asian Family Market announced the grand opening of its newest store located at 17501 Southcenter Pkwy #100, Tukwila, WA 98188, opening in April 2026. The opening celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and an influencer preview, giving the community an early look at the market. Asian Family Market has a...
Seattle office values plunge even as crowds return
Downtown Seattle is drawing more residents, local visitors and event crowds, but its office economy is still struggling, according to a report released last week. By the numbers: The 10 highest-value downtown office properties have seen assessed values drop by more than 50% since 2021, according to the Downtown...
This Hits Home: News that impacts Washington Families
Being a parent is nonstop hard work, making it challenging to stay on top of news that impacts families in Washington state. This Hits Home is your weekly hit of news, commentary, and, occasionally, opinion. Want to have a say? Look for the ‘Take action’ prompts. Here’s the update for the week of March 9-15.
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson keeps making big announcements and leaving before the questions...
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been busy. Big speeches. Big announcements. Big initiatives. She’s two months into leading Seattle and moving fast. Credit where it’s due: Seattle’s new mayor sat down here on KIRO Newsradio with John Curley during her first week in office for a real conversation. Drug policy. Taxes....
