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Here's when you can see Gojira, the French rock band at the Olympics, in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony was a vivid, theatrical show featuring the very first heavy metal band to ever play at the Olympics. Gojira, a French heavy metal band, was introduced on the world stage while playing from balconies of a former palace and prison along the River Seine on July 26. Band members wore all black, alongside windows of beheaded Marie Antoinettes, with Swiss opera singer Marina Viotti.
Man shot, killed in Tacoma homicide Saturday
TACOMA, Wash. - A man is dead after police in Tacoma say they found him shot early in the morning. Just before 2 a.m. on July 27, TPD responded to reports of a shooting in the area of South Hosmer Street and South 93rd Street in Tacoma. Police say they...
The photo Mayor Royer sent CM Williams after the opening of the Burke-Gilman Trail
First-year Seattle Mayor Charley Royer sent this photo to City Councilmember Jeanette Williams following the opening of the first section of the Burke-Gilman Trail in 1978. On it he wrote, “Jeanette — If they get one with training wheels, I’ll race you home. — Charley.”. Williams...
The Open Field: How do you want the Seahawks to approach preseason?
We’re exactly two weeks out from the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. In recent seasons, particularly with the reduction to three exhibition games, we’ve seen most NFL teams adopt the approach of not playing veterans and projected starters even more than one series for the entirety of August. It’s a far cry from the formulaic “starters play a fair chunk of the second and third preseason games” we often saw in years past.
10 best quarterbacks in Washington Commanders history
Throughout the history of the NFL, one thing has remained constant: the quarterback position is the single most important position in the game, and Washington Commanders fans know this all too well. There have been years that saw Washington sputter along, thanks to poor to mediocre quarterback play, despite some...
The Endless “Churn” That Keeps People with Mental Health Issues on the Streets
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Adam Aurand spent nearly a decade of his life stuck in an endless “churn” of emergency rooms, psychiatric hospitals, jails, prison, and life on the streets in and around Seattle. He picked up diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder. He also used opioids and methamphetamine.
Randy Arozarena hangs with Rays fans in stands after trade to Mariners
Randy Arozarena is a man of the people. Arozarena was stunningly traded from the Rays to the Mariners earlier this week. However, instead of making a beeline for Seattle, Arozarena made the rare gesture of soaking in some last moments with Rays fans, sitting in the stands for the team’s game against the Reds at Tropicana Field on Friday night.
Road closures scheduled this week for 216th/48th construction project
Road closures will shift this week for ongoing construction at the intersection of 216th Street Southwest and 48th Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace. The work is meant to bring down speeds and increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. For several months, drivers should expect delays and intermittent closures. The...
Woman dies after crashing stolen car into Issaquah police cruiser and another vehicle
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A woman who was driving a stolen car died after ramming a police cruiser and crashing into another car earlier this week in Issaquah. Jillian Lewis, 36, of Seattle, died on Wednesday, according to a report from the King County Medical Examiner. According to Issaquah police,...
Seahawks bring a hard-hitting veteran safety back to the squad
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed former safety Marquise Blair to shore up their defensive backfield. The only question is, can he still bring it on the field like he did back in the day?. The Seattle Seahawks brought a literal blast from the past back to the Emerald City yesterday. With...
Seattle police: Man shot multiple times in Yesler Terrace dies Saturday
SEATTLE - Seattle police are now investigating a shooting in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood that left one man dead Saturday morning. Officers say they arrived to reports of a shooting at East Spruce Street and Broadway just before 12:30 a.m. on July 27. There, they found one man shot multiple times and provided immediate medical care until Seattle Fire could take over. However, the man died of his injuries.
City-wide Block Party with free bike helmets & steering wheel locks will be Tuesday night, July 30
The Des Moines Police Department will be hosting a city-wide Block Party on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Steven J. Underwood Park (map below). The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for the entire community with a range of free offerings and activities.
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