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Asian markets – from strip malls to mega stores | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

When husband and wife Taiwanese immigrants, Cindy and Jack Lee opened a supermarket in Vancouver, B.C. in 1993, their vision was to create “an Asian version of Safeway.” They named it in honor of their young daughters, Tina and Tiffany. T&T Supermarket became a mega hit, a destination for Asian shoppers from Canada and the U.S. seeking fresh, frozen, boxed, and canned food items not found at mainstream grocers who’d never heard of lemongrass, galangal, or lime leaves.

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New concept from Local Tide owner coming to Ballard Ave

The owner of Local Tide in Fremont is making moves to open a new concept at 5130 Ballard Ave. According to city permits, Local Tide owner Victor Steinbrueck has filed ... Read more

Viewlands Elementary principal awarded $25,000 Foster Award

Viewlands Elementary Principal Carrie Wheeler has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Thomas B. Foster Award for Excellence, receiving a $25,000 unrestricted grant for the school from ... Read more

Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to return to the United States if she traveled to Ukraine to see her for a last visit.

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In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in a row in 2025, according to state data released Tuesday.

New bar called Sea Rose opening on 24th Ave NW

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Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder

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Dough Joy burglarized on its 5th anniversary

Dough Joy at 2052 NW Market St was burglarized this week, which happens to also be its 5th anniversary week. “Not the Birthday gift we were hoping for,” the owners ... Read more

Renting out your Ballard home? Here’s what homeowners should know before becoming landlords

This is a sponsored post from Seattle Rental Management If you’re moving out of your Ballard home but not ready to sell, renting out your home may be the right ... Read more