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Bellevue, WA tech bloodbath: Sony guts 292 Bungie jobs

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Video game giant Bungie is losing a significant number of employees, its parent organization Sony recently announced. The Bellevue, Washington-based developer confirmed that 292 workers will be laid off, with a formal separation date set for July 9. What we know:. Bungie is known for its major...
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Why Walrus and the Carpenter shut its doors this week

One of Seattle's most celebrated restaurants temporarily closed this week after a labor dispute moved from the bargaining table to the sidewalk, with management claiming customer harassment from the picket line. The latest: Workers and management reached a tentative agreement Wednesday evening that is expected to end t
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‘Washington is a great place to do business,’ Governor launches Economic Development Council

SEATTLE—Governor Bob Ferguson, at the Garden Terrace of the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building on Thursday, June 25, announced the launch of a new Governor’s Economic Development Council, a partnership of small businesses, labor, Tribes, educators and large employers in tech and aerospace to guide Washington’s e
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15-year-old killed in Federal Way hit-and-run, driver sought

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - King County Sheriff's Detectives in the Major Accident Response and Reconstruction Unit are asking for the public's help to identify the hit-and-run driver who killed a 15-year-old boy near Federal Way. The backstory:. On May 14, just before 10 p.m., King County Sheriff's deputies responded to...
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FIFA World Cup boosts some Seattle businesses, others feel left behind

While Seattle businesses closest to the stadium are experiencing record-high World Cup revenues, shops just a few blocks away in the Chinatown International District (CID) are seeing slow foot traffic and historical lows as regular local customers avoid stadium traffic. Beyond location challenges, some business owners
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Washington’s Data Center Debate Is Heating Up

Washington is setting records for data center growth—but is that good news or cause for concern?
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Local M’s fan snags amazing souvenir

RICHLAND, WA. — A Mariners fan from Richland home from a game in Baltimore with an unusual k…
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Federal Way police involved in shooting; independent team investigates

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A Federal Way police officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday evening, prompting an investigation by an independent, multi-agency team, authorities said. The shooting occurred at the Arcadia Rental Townhomes near 1300 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way, according to the Kent Police Department. The.
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This Washington Fireworks Cruise Is An Adults-Only Fourth Of July Night On Lake Union

I’ve always thought fireworks were best enjoyed from a comfy couch, popcorn in hand, and a TV that’s somehow louder than the blasts. Then I discovered the adults‑only fireworks cruise on Lake Union, and suddenly my July 4th plans got a splash of class (and a dash of sea‑salt).
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15-year-old charged with murder in fatal Kent shooting

King County prosecutors charged a 15-year-old boy with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl in Kent, and they’re asking for him to be tried as an adult.

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