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Eight years after Greenwood gas explosion, Mr. Gyros set to return but needs our help
Longtime neighborhood residents still fondly remember the original Mr Gyros nestled in a tiny shop on 84th and Greenwood, and the gregarious and welcoming owners who greeted everyone happily upon arrival and never forgot a face. You will also recall the day that shop ceased to exist – March 9, 2016 – as it was reduced to rubble in a devastating natural gas explosion.
Black Belt Eagle Scout cancels shows due to medical issues; GoFundMe launched
Black Belt Eagle Scout has cancelled her upcoming shows due to some “pretty scary health issues” she’s been experiencing. “Earlier this year, I started experiencing some weird symptoms that I thought were from pinched nerves in my neck and spine,” she writes. “After many doctors visits and medical tests, and having to advocate so hard for myself within the medical system, via MRIs, I’ve finally been able to get some answers. I am now working with a top neurologist in Seattle who suspects I have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). I am still undergoing more testing and have been having a hard time with my energy, mobility and other nerve symptoms.”
Seahawks' Macdonald shares what makes him click, how his relationship with players has evolved
SEATTLE — In the six months since Mike Macdonald was hired to shepherd the Seattle Seahawks into the post-Pete Carroll era, the players have been learning the new boss' idiosyncrasies and adjusting to his new mindset. Like, for one, many players have called Macdonald a "nerd" in the lead-up...
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen takes brutal shot at NFL fans on social media
Riq Woolen never seemed like the kind of player that listened to fans. He mostly just played and didn't say much. Sure, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback could be funny at times of social media, but he never seemed to take aim on football fans who Woolen felt disrespected him. That is until this week when a fan called Woolen out for his 2023 tackling issues.
City of Bothell to gift $6 million property to church for low-income housing
BOTHELL, Wash.—The Bothell City Council voted in favor of executing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to gift a city-owned property (Lot P South) to Bothell United Methodist Church (BUMC) which, if acquired, will be used to build affordable housing the church says. The 5-2 decision took place at Council’s...
Police seek prolific theft suspect in Pierce County, reselling stolen equipment
FIRCREST, Wash. - Fircrest Police are asking for your help to find a prolific thief wanted for multiple crimes. Nikolay Nikolayvich Laskovtsov, 39, has multiple felony warrants for his arrest. Pierce County prosecutors have charged him with first-degree trafficking in stolen property and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Those...
Cheer on these local athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
SEATTLE — Dozens of local athletes and coaches with ties to western Washington are traveling to Paris, France, to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here is a round-up of names to watch out for and cheer on at home. Marisa Howard. Track and Field, women’s steeplechase. Hometown:...
Planet Fitness moving into former Rite Aid on Highway 99 in Edmonds
The building that was once home to the Edmonds Rite Aid store in the Highway 99 Ranch Market complex has a new tenant: Planet Fitness. Construction is underway for the 22,000-square-foot fitness center, which is expected to open in October. According to a news release, the facility will offer amenities that include cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, locker rooms with showers, flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and tanning beds.
“A Shameful Legacy of Defund the Police”: Council Blames Protests, COVID for Current Public Safety Issues
Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr says she supports a new kind of secure detention for drug users, while City Attorney Davison blames jail booking restrictions for persistent problems downtown. Members of the Seattle City Council outdid each other calling for more police, more jail, and harsher punishments for people, like...
Blockbuster trade proposal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr after Mariners Ty France decision
In a rather surprising move, the Seattle Mariners outrighted a fan favorite, Ty France, Monday morning. The 30-year-old first baseman enjoyed a breakout season in 2021 and continued it with an All-Star campaign in 2022. Since then, France has really struggled to capture that same level of play. In 88 games in 2024, France was slashing .223/.312/.350 with just eight home runs.
Man tries to kidnap young girl by pulling her through her window in Kent
KENT, Wash. - Kent Police are looking for the man they say tried to kidnap a little girl from her home by yanking her out of a window by her hair. The attack happened on Friday night around 10:45 p.m. at a home off the 700 Block of East James Street in Kent.
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