A fire caused by a firework struck the Viet-Wah Asian Food Market in Renton, resulting in significant damage and eliciting community concern over its temporary loss. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and no one was found inside the building.

The University Village Bartell Drugs in Seattle is set to close in January, as Rite Aid continues to reduce Bartell's locations since acquiring the chain.

Puyallup police seek two minors after gunfire hits a Transit bus. No one was injured during the altercation involving three individuals. Public assistance is requested.

Boeing announced layoffs of 396 workers across Washington state cities, citing the need to align its workforce with financial realities and priorities.

Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks food and non-food concessionaires for city parks, welcoming proposals from entrepreneurs, with interest in small, women, and minority-owned businesses.

Voodoo Doughnut will open a new Seattle branch in Capitol Hill, marking its 10th location and promising community engagement with a partnership with nonprofit FareStart.

The City of Redmond has outlined Redmond 2050, a plan aimed to support the local economy, enhance the quality of life, and promote job diversity, by supporting local businesses and tourism.

The Cornish College of the Arts sold Kerry Hall to Seattle Theatre Group, marking a major transition for the college and continuing the building's legacy in arts.

A viral video of sushi appearing to move led to the temporary closure of two Seattle-area FOB Sushi locations for an investigation into safety concerns.

Hotel workers at Seattle Airport hotels strike for better wages and conditions, amidst labor disputes affecting Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott nationwide.

The trial to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger begins in Washington, with concerns it could harm competition and reduce consumer choices in the grocery market.

Boeing factory workers launch a strike rejecting a proposed contract that offered a 25% wage increase over four years, demanding a 40% rise and the return of traditional pensions.

The article discusses Casa Del Mariachi receiving the final grant from Seattle's Storefront Repair Fund, which has distributed over $1.6 million to aid small businesses with repair costs.