Costco is urging customers who recently purchased a certain plant to isolate it immediately after discovering the plants may be infested with an invasive insect capable of spreading diseases that can kill grapevines and damage other crops. The warning applies to desert willow plants (Item #25215) sold between June 24 and July 3, 2026, according…
We’ve all had that moment. The sink starts draining a little slower. The toilet makes a weird noise. The water heater is getting older, but it’s still making hot water, so you figure it can wait. Sometimes it can. Sometimes it turns into a five-figure repair. To find out which plumbing problems homeowners should actually…
After nearly two decades of serving the community, Lake Forest Bar & Grill is permanently closing, citing financial challenges that it can no longer overcome. The family-owned restaurant, located at 17535 Ballinger Way NE in Lake Forest Park’s Town Center, shared the news Wednesday in a heartfelt message from owner and chef John Schmidt. He…
Target will open eleven new stores across ten states in July as it continues investing heavily in its brick-and-mortar footprint, the retailer announced this week. The openings come as Target continues a major growth push that includes more than 30 new stores planned this year and a long-term goal of adding more than 300 locations…
Eight Brazilian coffee workers have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Seattle-based Starbucks, alleging they were trafficked and forced to harvest coffee under what Brazilian authorities described as “slavery-like conditions.” The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Seattle federal court, seeks damages on behalf of the named plaintiffs and potentially thousands of other workers who allegedly harvested…
What makes a workplace great depends on who you ask—and when it comes to the best employers in Snohomish County, workers say there’s no single answer. For some workers, it’s good pay and strong benefits. Others prioritize flexibility, supportive leadership, job security, or simply working alongside people they enjoy. In an era of rising costs,…
What makes a workplace great depends on who you ask. For some employees, it’s pay and benefits. For others, it’s flexibility, supportive management, or simply feeling valued at work. In an era marked by burnout, rising costs, and changing workplace expectations, many workers are placing greater emphasis on culture and work-life balance than ever before….
A Washington man claims a routine trip to a Snohomish County Lowe’s store left him with an eye injury, shattered glass, and ongoing medical problems. In a personal injury lawsuit filed against Lowe’s in Seattle federal court this week, Lawrence Kelly alleges he suffered injuries when employees loaded construction materials into his pickup truck at…
Dick’s Drive-In is expanding again, bringing its famous burgers, fries, and milkshakes even further north — and the announcement immediately sparked a spirited debate over where the beloved burger chain should go next. The Seattle-based institution announced Wednesday that its newest restaurant will be built across from Quil Ceda Creek Casino on the Tulalip Reservation,…
Dust off your flower crowns and prepare your Instagram feed: The Unicorn Frappuccino — one of the most talked-about drinks in Starbucks history — is poised to return for a limited run. Starbucks intends to bring back the colorful beverage this summer for one weekend only, a source confirmed to Puget Press. An exact date…
