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New apartment project approvals in the Seattle area have dropped over 50%, signaling potential rent hikes for tenants, according to real estate experts. From April 2024 to March 2025, developers received permits for 21.2 multifamily units per 10,000 residents, down from 42.6 units during the same period from 2020 to 2023. Higher construction costs and a slowdown in tech demand contribute to this decline.
Haunted Burrow Books will open a temporary horror and dark fantasy book shop on June 20 at 430 15th Ave E in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The shop joins a mix of pop-ups and retail experiments in a block set for redevelopment, following the city's approval of plans for a new six-story building. Owner Roxanne Guiney aims to provide a unique selection of genres every Tuesday through Sunday until the year's end.
Washington safety officials warn that local rivers and lakes remain dangerously cold, posing a significant drowning risk. Cold shock can cause drowning within minutes, and paddle sports participation has surged 28% since 2017. The state's boating program emphasizes the importance of life jackets, as half of last year's boating fatalities involved paddle sports and many victims were not wearing safety gear.
KOMO 4 TV reports on a recent earthquake in the Seattle area, affecting local communities including Bellevue and Tacoma. The earthquake's magnitude and impact on residents remain under assessment. Local emergency services are on alert to address any potential aftershocks and assist affected individuals.
A woman, Amber Fauci, gained viral attention after diving headfirst into the sand while digging for geoducks on a Quilcene beach. The TikTok video of her unusual clam-hunting technique has attracted over 120,000 likes and nearly 1,000 comments. This incident may inspire a new trend in extreme clam-digging.
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Seattle City Council’s code update committee resumes discussions on new zoning boundaries for Neighborhood Centers amid pushback from affluent neighborhoods. The revised plan aims to equitably distribute growth across the city and comply with state Middle Housing laws. Compromises include shrinking the proposed borders of nine out of thirty Neighborhood Centers.
Haunted Burrow Books plans to establish a temporary location on a Capitol Hill block marked for demolition and redevelopment. The bookstore aims to create a welcoming space for the community amid ongoing urban changes. The project reflects a growing trend of pop-up businesses in response to local development pressures.
Seattle's "Belltown Hellcat," Miles Hudson, received a guilty verdict for reckless driving and street racing, reaching speeds of 108 mph. Hudson claimed his videos were edited and denied the charges during his testimony. Sentencing is scheduled for July 7.
A high-speed chase in Snohomish County resulted in two men in custody after one fired at deputies during the pursuit. The chase, which reached speeds of 100 mph, ended when deputies collided with the suspects' vehicle. Both suspects face serious charges, including first-degree assault and drive-by shooting.