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Seattle eatery cooks up confidence while helping people transition out of homelessness
SEATTLE — King County data shows more than 16,000 people are homeless currently - the most that’s ever been reported in King County and Seattle. But a creative way to get folks back on their feet is being reintroduced to Seattle's downtown area. FareStart, a Seattle nonprofit that's...
Make friends with the furry and feathered residents of Green Apple Alpacas in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — The quickest way to a llama's heart is through carrots. That's just one of the things you learn when you visit Green Apple Alpacas in Auburn, a farm Kandi Dodrill started with her husband Mark five years ago. "We love having visitors," Dodrill said. "We love...
Rescued Kinkajou in 'fair health' after wellness exam at Point Defiance Zoo
TACOMA, Wash. — Officials said the young kinkajou recently found at a Yakima rest stop is healthy after undergoing a wellness exam. The kinkajou was rescued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police. He was then taken to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma to be examined while staff worked to find a safe place for him.
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Paris Baguette opens new café location in Washington, US
Bakery café chain Paris Baguette has opened a new restaurant location in the US state of Washington. Located at 17095 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila City, the store is spearheaded by Edwin Chang. Chang said: “I’m excited to bring Paris Baguette to the Tukwila City community, and to support my sons...
Lineup for 10th Annual Gas Station Blues Concert Series Revealed
The Downtown Issaquah Association and Washington Blues Society’s annual Gas Station Blues event is returning for a 10th year from 7-9 p.m. July 11-Aug. 22. Hosted at Centennial Park, the free, family-friendly community event will feature several internationally renowned blues artists. “WBS helped bring blues to the (historic Issaquah)...
Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
Woven Seafood & Chophouse Set to Open on Ruston Way Waterfront
The Puyallup Tribe and restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi's new restaurant, Woven Seafood & Chophouse, is set to open July 9 on Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront. Owned by the tribe and managed by the Seattle-based management group Columbia Hospitality, Woven Seafood & Chophouse aims to celebrate the diverse culture of the Puget Sound and reestablish the presence of the Puyallup in its native homeland, a release said.
Free Movies in the Park starts this Friday night at Burien Town Square Park
FREE Movies in the Park begins this Friday, July 5, 2024 in Burien Town Square Park, with a screening of the film “Trolls Band Together.”. The movie will start around 9 p.m. “Bring your blanket and enjoy the show!”. Here’s a list of the films that will screen every...
Farmers Market empowering BIPOC community comes to SeaTac starting this Wednesday, July 3
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with dates including July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6.
A Colorful Oasis at Boran Royal Thai Cuisine
Looking for an escape that isn’t far yet transports your taste buds somewhere new? Boran Royal Thai Cuisine at Point Ruston in Tacoma is the place to go. From colorful botanical accents to frilly ferns, unique decorative hanging pendants, ornate patterns, and detailed carvings, owner Panorchit Weymouth (aka Poom) has taken great care to create a welcoming atmosphere both inside and out.
Melanie’s Park Opens at Thea Foss Waterway
After about a year of work, Melanie’s Park in Tacoma opened on Thea Foss Waterway earlier this spring. The $4.6 million project is Northwest-themed and features a play area that includes a curvy metal slide that whirls down a 36-foot-high tower and a log jam play area that pays homage to the site’s industrial history, a release from Metro Parks Tacoma said.
El Gran Taco is a mexican sports bar in the making
El Gran Taco is the new Mexican restaurant in White Center at 10230 16th SW in the former Chemos location. Their Grand Opening was June 28. Owners and brothers Fernando and Eduardo Salgado were already successful with four food trucks that serve all over the Seattle area, but a physical location was always a dream. Now it is a reality.
Auburn’s Makers Market will surf into downtown on Saturday, July 19
Auburn’s Maker’s Market will catch a wave and surf into downtown on Saturday, July 19, 2024 from 4 – 8 p.m. This free event is part of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative’s “Meet Me Downtown” Summer Series, this time with a surfing theme. Expect:. Food...
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