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Eyes-Shocked! Washington Sees Closure of Prominent Coffee Chain Location
WFCN – Loyal customers of a well-known coffee business have started a petition in response to the announcement that a large shop in Washington state will be closing this summer. A large Starbucks in the Alki area of western Seattle, Washington, was set to close its doors earlier this...
Amazon, then and now: 30 years later, looking back at the early days
SEATTLE — From scrappy Seattle startup to global superpower: this month marks the 30th anniversary of Amazon. The retailer went from a humble Bellevue start-up to a world-force that’s changed the way we shop, move, and live. But before Amazon made up more than a third of the...
An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth with Symphony Tacoma
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Experience an unforgettable evening with Tony & Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth LIVE at the Pantages Theater, accompanied by the magnificent Symphony Tacoma. Known for her iconic performances in Wicked, Glee, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kristin has captivated audiences with her...
MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival Celebrates a Multifaceted South Sound Community
Like a dazzling piece of artwork, MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival, will gather many facets of the South Sound for a weekend of music, dance, cuisine and multicultural appreciation for all ages. MOSAIC is free to attend and will take place at Tacoma’s Wright Park on July 27 and 28.
Brady's Spin: Ty France Moves Signals the Mariners Are Finally Acting with Urgency
The Seattle Mariners placed longtime first baseman Ty France on irrevocable waivers on Sunday, meaning his time with the organization is coming to an end. Though a tough move, it's a move that signals that the M's are finally playing with some urgency.
Christopher Gorycki Named Interim Head of School at Charles Wright Academy
After a national search, veteran independent school leader Christopher A. Gorycki was chosen by the Charles Wright Academy Board of Trustees to serve as a two-year Interim Head of School beginning Friday, August 2, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Chris to the Charles Wright Academy community. He brings vast experience from his work in helping other independent schools navigate change and set the stage for a long-term head of school’s success in 2026,” shared CWA Board Chair Adam Blakney.
Mariners Pitcher Does Something Not Done in Last Six Years of Organizational History
Of course Emerson Hancock would rather be pitching in the major leagues right now, but he's still a valuable piece of the organization who made organizational history on Sunday.
Power restored at UW Tacoma, local businesses after fatal crash causes outage
TACOMA, Wash. — Power has been restored for businesses and the University of Washington-Tacoma campus along Pacific Avenue. This comes after a fatal crash on July 6th caused severe damage to the campus’s electrical system causing a campus-wide power outage, and even knocking out power to businesses. Workers...
Tacoma woman cured of tuberculosis after court-ordered isolation, treatment
TACOMA, Wash. — A Tacoma woman who was ordered by a Pierce County court to isolate at home for treatment of tuberculosis after she was arrested and jailed last year is finally cured. The woman, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, has gained back weight she'd lost and...
Skanska Tops Out 324-Unit Kaye in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood
31-story multi-family tower targeting LEED Gold, Salmon-Safe, Fitwel, and WiredScore Gold certifications. Seattle, WA (July 19, 2024) – Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced it has topped out Kaye, its 260,619 square foot, 31-story, multi-family tower located on the 2200 Block of Fourth Ave in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Skanska is both building and developing the residential tower, which includes 6,100 square feet of neighborhood “living room” spaces and ground floor retail. Construction on Kaye began in Winter 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Ferry captains ask fishermen to give them space on the water
Captain Russell Fee has spent 20 years at the helm of Washington State Ferries. Puget Sound is his wheelhouse, and fishing season is always an adventure. “He’s right where we want to be, that little pleasure boat, so we’ll see if he moves out of the way,” Fee said, as he scanned the water from his perch upon the ferry Spokane.
RON CAPPS WALKS AWAY FROM EXPLOSIVE INCIDENT
As a student of the game, Ron Capps knows the inherent dangers of driving a nitro-burning Funny Car. Sunday, outside of Seattle, Wash., the three-time NHRA Funny Car driver was given a reminder. During the first round at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, Capps’ NAPA Auto Parts-sponsored Toyota Funny Car exploded...
Austin Prock Drives Cornwell Chevy To The Top Once Again
Point leader Austin Prock will start his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS from a familiar position Sunday when he chases the Funny Car championship in the 35th NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The 28-year-old grandson of former NHRA touring pro Tom Prock claimed the No. 1 qualifying position for...
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
Kirkland to be cut in half this weekend due to I-405/NE 85th Street Interchange
How do you make room for a bus stop in the middle of the freeway? You move the freeway — and that’s what’s happening on Northeast 85th Street in Kirkland. Sound Transit’s new Bus Rapid Transit line on Interstate 405 (I-405) includes a new direct access ramp and bus stop in the middle of the freeway at 85th. To squeeze it in there, the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is moving I-405 to the east and the west, building new bridges over 85th Street. And that leads us to this weekend’s full closure of 85th.
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