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Seattle breakfast joint Biscuit Bitch plans first expansion since 2019

The business, which closed its two most recent expansion locations during the pandemic, now plans to open a new cafe and commissary kitchen in Belltown.

Radar maker Echodyne opens $40 million plant in Woodinville

It's a major milestone for the Kirkland-based company as it looks to establish itself as a global leader in the radar industry.

Payment processor Stripe expands lease at Seattle's Madison Centre

The company first moved into the 36-story office tower in 2018. The lease is one of several large office deals signed last quarter.

Thursday Evening Headlines

Microsoft's emissions have taken a large jump due to its large-scale data center campaign, two more jurisdictions in Washington have banned data centers, and wildfire season is ramping up across Washington. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Large Seattle architecture firm to relocate to Pioneer Square

The 50,154-square-foot lease was one of the Seattle area's biggest office deals in the second quarter.

Deanna Oppenheimer receives lifetime achievement award for board service

Deanna Oppenheimer will be recognized at the Business Journal's 10th annual Directors of the Year event in Seattle on Sept. 10.

The National Observer: What are 'AI skills,' anyway?

Companies want their workers to have AI skills. Recruiters say there's not a lot of shared definitions for that term.

Russell Investments to be acquired by investor consortium

The deal, reportedly worth $2.8 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The Seattle-based financial firm last changed hands in 2016.

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C-sections and baby swaps: It’s been a wild month for the gorillas at Woodland Park Zoo

When there’s a pregnant animal at Woodland Park Zoo, the animal caregivers at the zoo make a birth plan. But things don’t always go to plan. When gorilla mothers Jamani and Olympia recently had their babies, something remarkable happened. We’ll head to the zoo to learn more about Jamani and Olympia with animal care manager of primates Arden Robert. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job seekers are backing out of the hiring process due to these red flags

Job seekers aren’t afraid to remove themselves from the hiring process. Here’s why.

Seattle-area office market records 54% jump in annual leasing activity

Big office leases have fueled Seattle's strongest market performance since 2019.