Smaller Washington layoffs: Microsoft cut 830 jobs locally, under 10% of this round’s 9,000 global reductions — find out what it means.
Seattle-Tacoma housing shock: Buyers here need to commit 56.3% of their income to afford a median-priced home, making the metro the seventh least affordable of the 50 largest in the U.S. — learn how other Washington markets fare.
Community unites for Jonathan: Volunteers canvassed Kirkland Wednesday, fanning out block by block for 21-year-old Jonathan Hoang, missing for more than three months. His family and neighbors are handing out flyers and urging locals to review security footage — find out how you can help.
Lululemon vs. Costco dupes: Lululemon filed a federal lawsuit on June 25, accusing Costco of copying six patented designs—from the Scuba hoodie to the ABC pant—under labels like Kirkland Signature and Danskin, alleging the knockoffs confuse consumers — find out why.
Bellevue Neighborhood Walks return: Lace up and join the city’s ninth annual summer strolls across BelRed Arts, Eastgate, and Cougar Mountain/Lakemont starting July 10 — find out how to take part.
Other Eastside headlines this week
- New Utilities portal detects high water usage
- Voodoo Doughnut selects second Seattle store location
- Seattle debuts new restaurants this July
- Improv meets hypnosis with Mochrie and Mecci
