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Kentwood, Kentlake high schools losing SROs due to sheriff's office staffing shortage
(The Center Square) – Due to staffing shortages at the King County Sheriff's Office, a pair of Kent School District high schools will not have school resource officers for the 2024-25 school year. The two schools impacted are Kentwood and Kentlake high schools. Kentwood is located in the city of Covington, and Kentlake is located in unincorporated Pierce County. ...
Lynden-based company builds Point Whitehorn tiny home
A tiny home situated in Point Whitehorn is one of the newest builds for West Coast Homes, and the first in the Blaine and Birch Bay area. Homeowner Symone Maruyama said she and her husband, Reo, had been looking for options where Reo’s mother could stay for long visits when they found West Coast Homes. One of the company’s 400-square-foot tiny homes fit their needs: It had a living room, kitchen with full-sized appliances, bathroom and deck on the first floor, with an upstairs sleeping loft and attic. Symone Maruyama said the home had a clean and modern look that could provide a peaceful space for her mother-in-law to spend weeks at a time.
DeLille Cellars Announces New 6,700 SQFT Restaurant, Tasting Room at Seattle’s University Village
Woodinville, Wash. – July 24, 2024 – DeLille Cellars, a pioneer in Washington State’s wine industry, is excited to announce its newest venture, a Bordeaux-inspired restaurant and tasting room concept at Seattle’s University Village. This new location marks DeLille’s first expansion into Seattle after over 30 years of success crafting acclaimed wines and hospitality experiences in Woodinville.
NBA inks $76B media rights deal, paving way for Sonics' return to Seattle
SEATTLE — The NBA and Seattle-based Amazon announced they are teaming up for the next 11 years in a multibillion-dollar TV and digital rights package, setting the stage for the potential return of the Sonics to Seattle. On Wednesday, the NBA formally announced it agreed to the deal for...
Washington Pays $15M in Foster Care Abuse Settlement | Centralia Case Exposes Systemic Failures
Centralia, WA – The State of Washington has agreed to a $15 million settlement with three sisters who endured years of sexual abuse at a foster home in Centralia. The abuse, which reportedly spanned from 1990 to 2000, began when the sisters were just four, five, and six years old, continuing until they reached their teenage years. Described by their attorneys as a “compound” with a “cult-like” environment, the foster home housed up to 12 children at times.
1957 Mercury Montclair: A Rare Classic Emerges from Decades of Slumber with Restoration Potential for Enthusiasts
A 1957 Mercury Montclair, a prime example of its generation’s design overhaul, has emerged from decades of slumber. This two-door hardtop, sporting a powerful 368ci V8, is a rare survivor, having spent only five years on the road before being tucked away. With a claimed 10,000 miles on the...
Seahawks Sign Ex-Chiefs 6-Foot-3 Receiver Amid Last-Minute Moves: Report
The Seattle Seahawks made several roster moves with training camp starting on July 24, 2024. One of the notable additions is the team signing wide receiver Ty Scott, perKPRC2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. Scott had a brief stint with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023. Most recently, Scott posted 25...
Jamal Adams drops big hint about why he left Seahawks
Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks parted ways during the offseason, part of something of an organizational reset on Seattle’s part. Adams suggested that there was another reason he and the Seahawks did not try harder to make things work. According to Adams, the Seahawks had wanted him to move from safety to linebacker, a... The post Jamal Adams drops big hint about why he left Seahawks appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Re-grading the Mariners and Padres deal for Ty France
Back in 2020, the Mariners were floundering through the shortened season, and were 13-22 heading into August 30th. Remember that it was only a 60-game season, so with 25 games left, the Mariners decided to become low-key sellers and make a move to improve the team in the long term. To do so, they called up their "rival" in the San Diego Padres to try and make something happen. For those who don't remember all the details, here is who moved around in that deal.
PHOTO ESSAY | Reunion on Union 2024: Celebrating the Past and Future of Black Community in the Central District
Several dozen people returned on Sunday, July 21, to their old neighborhood in Seattle’s Central District for the fifth annual Reunion on Union. The event, which celebrates the long history of Seattle’s Black community in the CD, brought together friends and family of people who used to and still do live in the neighborhood.
[LISTS] Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures
Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures For July 26th - July 28th, 2024. It's boat race weekend here in the Tri-Cities so expect some slowdowns around Columbia Park in Kennewick but if you hitting the roads in Washington, several roads are closed down due to wildfires. Several wildfires have closed...
New Campground Limits Coming to WA Beginning August 18th
Beginning August 18th, all campgrounds in Washington State will have new limits on how many nights people can stay. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission recently approved the new limits, as of August 18th, campers can only stay ten consecutive nights in any campground in the state, within a 30-day period. Campers will also only be allowed to stay a total of 90 days per calendar year in all state parks.
Election cybersecurity top of mind in WA’s Secretary of State race
Washington’s Secretary of State’s Office has been called the “junk drawer” of state government — a collection of duties that don’t fit neatly elsewhere. Elections. Corporate records. Nonprofit registration. Washington archives. Keeper of the official state seal. In recent years the office added election...
Washington State Patrol Announces Safety Measures for Tri-Cities Water Follies Weekend
As the Water Follies weekend draws near, plans for ensuring the safety of the anticipated crowd have been announced by the Washington State Patrol. From July 26th to 28th, troopers are set to conduct special emphasis patrols at this annual event that typically sees thousands of spectators throng to the Tri-Cities area, as noted by the Washington State Patrol.
WA Fish & Wildlife Says, “Don’t Float The Icicle”
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery are recommending people no longer float the waters of Icicle Creek. The agencies say water levels in the creek have reached their summertime lows, which means inner tubing the creek will take a long time and include sections where walking would be necessary.
Twilight Tourism: Blessing Or Curse For Forks, Washington Residents?
The town of Forks, Washington, isn't known for much other than its beauty and proximity to the region's attraction, Hoh Rain Forest. The people of Forks liked it that way, but one day a terrible creature approached and took over the town. It was vampires, yeah, vampires everywhere because of a little movie called Twilight. I would love to go on a rant about that movie and book series, but I will not do that. Instead, I redirect to the obsessions these Twilight fanatics have for this little town nestled in a quiet county at the base of a mountain.
Monte Chip Seal Project Reminder
Montesano city leaders are giving you a reminder about chip seal construction work that will start tomorrow on various roads. Montesano city leaders are giving you a reminder about chip seal construction work that will start tomorrow on various roads. According to a post on social media… 3rd Street – Marcy Ave. to Simpson Ave. Simpson Avenue – 1st St. to 3rd St., N. Main Street – Spruce Ave. to North End, N. Church Street – Broadway Ave. to McBryde Ave., N. Glenn Street – Beacon Ave. to Simpson Ave. And a section of N. Blakely Street –will have work done from tomorrow through next Tuesday, weather permitting. For more information, go to the City of Montesano’s Facebook page.
Mariners pull off big trade for former All-Star
Aug 14, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Seattle Mariners hat in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption Trader Jerry’s has struck again. The Seattle Mariners on Thursday pulled off a big trade ahead of the July 30 non-waivers deadline. They acquired outfielder Randy Arozarena in... The post Mariners pull off big trade for former All-Star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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