A new bagel shop, Howdy Bagel, has opened in Tacoma, offering NY-style bagels and sandwiches, and is part of the city's growing bagel scene. The shop has been well-received, with customers willing to wait in line for its offerings, although the business has also experienced tragedy with the loss of a co-owner. The shop has since reopened, with its bakers introducing their own take on Tacoma-style bagels.