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Uniqlo Coming to Bellevue, Cuddle Chairs & More
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Three cheers for the M’s! Our Seattle Mariners were victorious yesterday against the Los Angeles Angels, beating them 4-1 in front of a sellout crowd at Safeco. The Seattle PI captured photos galore of the Opening Day festivities. See them all here. Next game in the series is tonight at 7:10 p.m. It’s official: Japanese…
Hitchcock’s Brendan McGill Talks Business on Bainbridge, Achieving Zen
Forget YOLO: The chef, who's set to host FareStart's next Guest Chef Night, makes every moment count
Sponsored by FareStart Alaska native Brendan McGill has worked in restaurants since he was 14. The first dollar he earned on a payroll was at a small eatery owned by family friends. “I washed dishes, prepped vegetables, cleaned windows and bathrooms,” he says. “But as I grew up, so did my restaurant gigs. Eventually I…
‘Up’ House For Sale, Indiana Travel Ban for City Employees
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On the heels of Indiana’s new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which many say supports discrimination against gays and lesbians, several businesses and high-profile leaders around the country are speaking out and taking action. Indianapolis-based Angie’s List canceled a $40 million expansion as a result of the law, Salesforce ceo Marc Benioff has stopped all company…
What’s Wrong With This House: Queen Anne Abode with Views
This 1,840-square-foot home has been on the market for 638 days. Why?
Each month, we crawl through real estate listings on various websites searching for homes–in all sorts of price points and locations–that for some reason, just haven’t found the right person or family to call their own. Sad. But why haven’t these seemingly lovely dwellings sold? A few months ago we featured this one (which shockingly…
Accessory Alert: The Tote to Rival all Totes
And why you'll totes (sorry, had to) want to get one
I recently went on a four-day press trip to Vancouver Island, B.C. My non-adventurous, inappropriate footwear-wearing self was schlepping through forests, tagging along on a salmon-fishing excursion, touring hotels, tasting tea-infused cocktails and meeting and greeting with just about anyone who had a fascinating story to tell. It was grand. If you’ve never been on…
Starbucks CEO Defends Race Together, Bertha News & More
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Downtown crime: A man was shot multiple times early this morning near Third Avenue and Pike Street. King 5 reports that witnesses are being asked to dial 206.233.5000 if they know anything. Bertha will finally get a bit of a boost today: The tunnel boring machine, which has been stuck below Seattle’s waterfront and in…
Space Needle Workers to Rally, $10 Toll Possibility & More
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Ten dollars can buy you a lot of things. This coffee, yogurt and banana (with tip) that I’m currently enjoying, for one. Ten dollars might also soon buy you a trip down I-405 express lanes. A bit steep, eh? According to King 5 News, The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold its final public meeting…
Pacific Science Center Launches Program for Autistic Children
Exploration For All enables families affected by autism to explore the center early and for free
Accessbility is a high priority at the Pacific Science Center. A quick glance at the science and technology museum’s website and you’ll find a swath of helpful services it offers its visitors: complimentary wheelchairs, free admission for aides accompanying guests with disabilities, a friendly welcome to service animals and more. And this January, thanks to…
‘Twin Peaks’ Drama, Starbucks Mobile Ordering Launches
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Twin Peaks drama: Word surfaced recently that the show’s writer-director David Lynch was unclear whether Showtime’s reboot of the series would happen saying “there are complications.” But, according to Entertainment Weekly, Twin Peaks is moving forward despite Lynch’s confusing comments. Phew. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Hopefully you’re out celebrating with keggs ‘n eggs and making…
EWU in NCAA Tourney, Threatening Letters in Magnolia & More
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Yesterday was Selection Sunday, when the NCAA selection committee released the 68 men’s basketball teams that make up the 2015 tournament. There were surprises; there were snubs (ahem, Temple); and there were obvious choices for top seeds (Kentucky, Duke). Eastern Washington University made the cut. The school is a 13 seed and will take on…
Dads Petitioning Amazon, Octopus Attempts Escape & More
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A group of cool dads is petitioning Amazon to change the name of its Amazon Mom service, which provides discounts on diapers, baby products and food (you know, stuff only us ladies handle) to Amazon Family. The petition has nearly 5,000 signatures and the group hopes to get the online retailer’s attention. Seems like a…
Nordstrom Partners with Madewell, Flagship Redesign in the Works
The remodel will honor some of the original design features of iconic downtown building
There are new, noteworthy developments a-brewing over at Nordstrom. First off, the department store has partnered with Madewell, J Crew’s laid-back, denim-heavy sister brand, to bring more than 70 different clothing and accessory items to 15 Nordstrom stores, including the Bellevue Square locale. Starting in March (online now and in store this Friday), you’ll be…
The P-I Globe on the Move, Kurt Cobain’s Home for Sale
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Way to go, Bellingham: The city to our north has earned the title as one of the least obese cities in the U.S. after a recent Gallup survey found that “just 18.7 percent of Bellingham residents have a Body Mass Index of 30 or more.” The low BMI brings Bellingham to the 5th best overall….
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