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Sydney Wissel has always been drawn to cemeteries. When she was a teenager in Seattle, she would hang out at Mt. Pleasant or Evergreen Washelli, and read poetry. “Very much a gothic stereotype,” Wissel said, laughing. A few years ago, Wissel bought a home in Spokane, a little ways from an old “pioneer cemetery” named Moran. It wasn’t exactly a peaceful place. There’s an elementary school next door with a playground, and the cemetery itself was unmowed, with bare patches of dirt, weeds, dead rose bushes, and little pinwheels and plastic flowers on the graves, Wissel said. Want to hear more local politics stories like this one? Subscribe to our weekly podcast Sound Politics.
Hot Saturday afternoon before strong thunderstorms in Washington -Matt
Saturday will be one of the hotter days we've had in a while with many places hitting 90 or hotter. Then on Saturday night thunderstorms will sweep through Western and Central Washington with gusty winds and lightning. Some of these storms could produce severe winds in the Cascades, and everyone should avoid travel and outdoor camping on Saturday night as these storms pass over Washington State.
Missing children, unmarked graves, unanswered questions: Washington's Native American boarding schools
A new report from the U.S. Department of the Interior documents the atrocities carried out over the course of close to 150 years at U.S. maintained and supported Native American boarding schools.
Police seek community help identifying two suspects who broke into the Littlerock Post Office
Authorities are looking for two suspects who broke into the Littlerock Post Office on August 7. Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) released CCTV footage from the post office, showing the faces of the two male suspects. The two suspects in face masks spray-painted the camera outside the post office...
Olympia City Council to explore reparations for descendants of enslaved African people
The Olympia City Council is considering a referral study and exploring reparations for the descendants of enslaved African people. Olympia City Mayor Dontae Payne introduced the study on Tuesday, August 13. Payne called for the city to draft a resolution urging the state legislature, the governor, Congress, and the Office...
Final weather report for Seahawks vs. Titans Preseason Week 2 matchup
The Seattle Seahawks play their second glorified scrimmage of the 2024 preseason when Seattle takes on the Tennessee Titans in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. The teams held two joint practices in the days leading up to the game so that has made Saturday's contest relatively moot. Starters for both teams are not expected to play much, if at all.
Mariners vs Pirates free live stream, odds; how to watch Skenes vs Gilbert pitching duel today (8/16/2024)
A pitchers duel takes center stage today when the Seattle Mariners face the Pittsburgh Pirates in what should be an incredibly fun Major League Baseball showdown taking place today on the east coast. This game gets underway on Friday, August 16 at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) with with a FREE live broadcast on Apple TV Plus (free trial).
Geno Smith has reportedly approached the Seahawks for a new contract
Well, here is an interesting tidbid for your Friday news dump. Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Geno Smith and his team have reportedly approached the franchise about a new contract extension, per NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Currently, Smith is on the second year of a three-year deal he signed prior to...
Art vending machine in Seattle goes viral
SEATTLE — One of the coolest vending machines you’ll ever see is inside a longtime Seattle shop. The Art-O-Mat is a vintage cigarette machine that dispenses small pieces of art. There are roughly 250 of them throughout the United States, but Venue is the only location where you'll...
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