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Lakewood Police Find Suspect Vehicle Involved In Home Shooting
Last evening just before 9:15 PM, the Lakewood Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a Cedar Street resident who was reporting a “loud pop”. The caller stated that he observed a black colored pick up truck traveling in the area around the same time, as well as a broken glass bottle in the roadway.
Kent police investigating after man tries to kidnap young girl by pulling her out of bathroom window
KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department is investigating an attempted kidnapping that happened Friday night. Kent police said that on Friday, July 19, shortly before 11 p.m., officers were called to an apartment on 700 E James St after a 911 caller reported a man reached into their window and grabbed their young daughter.
Medina's first mansion is for sale - Unreal Estate
MEDINA, Wash — The first mansion ever built in Medina is for sale – and it brings more than a century of charm to the market. Known as “The Gables,” the home was established in 1903 and construction was completed in 1908 – long before bridges connected Seattle to the East Side.
Companies answer Tumwater’s search for arborist to re-evaluate Davis-Meeker Oak
Five firms and one consulting professional responded to Tumwater’s Request for Quote (RFQ) as the city searches for an arborist to provide another risk assessment of the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak. Mayor Debbie Sullivan decided in June to pause the removal of the 400-year-old tree, as demanded by members...
Tumwater secures grant funding for urban forester position, other tree programs
Tumwater has secured a grant via the nonprofit River Network to hire an urban forester and fund other urban forestry programs. The Tumwater Public Works Committee endorsed a sub-award agreement with the Oregon-based nonprofit to its city council on Thursday, July 18. The agreement allows the city to benefit from the non-profit's funding from the Forest Service of the US Department of Agriculture.
Lacey recognizes courthouse service dog Astro for outstanding service
During their July 16 meeting, the Lacey City Council recognized Astro, the courthouse service dog, for his outstanding service, dedication, and commitment to the public. Astro, who has touched thousands of lives and made a significant difference in the community, is being honored as he enters retirement. For the past...
Big Lots Bellingham location likely to close in coming months
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Big Lots, a nationwide retail chain that specializes in selling large appliances and furniture at a discount, will likely be closing their Bellingham doors within the next few months. The company posted a banner on their website announcing its closure last week and have placed...
Washington town with no exit roads prepared to evacuate by ferry as wildfire grows
The Pioneer fire spreading along the northeast side of Lake Chelan in Central Washington is burning roughly three miles from the town of Stehekin — a lakeside community of about 100 people that is only accessible by boat or plane.
State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the North Wenas Fire
YAKIMA– State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the North Wenas Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 22, 2024, at 9:30 p.m. at the request of Fire Chief Jim Lange, Yakima County Fire District 2.
‘I think everybody will get there’: WA Dem chair on delegates endorsing Harris for prez
(The Center Square) – With President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement that he is dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place, Washington state’s Democrats look to be jumping on the Harris bandwagon. The Washington State Democratic Party endorsed Harris immediately after Biden announced on social media that he was […]
Lightning sparks Miners Complex wildfire, burning 500 acres in WA
The Miners Complex Fire, which consists of nine wildfires caused by lightning in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest area, has grown to 500 acres. According to the Western Washington Incident Management Team (IMT), the wildfires that make up the Miners Complex Fire are the Miners Fire, Vista Ridge Fire, Dolly Creek Fire, Sulphur Three Fire, Sulphur Four Fire, Sulphur Thirty-Four Fire, Upper Sulphur Thirty-Two Fire, Lower Sulphur Thirty-Two Fire and the Plummer Fire.
Job Losses Follow: Unexpected Restaurant Shutdowns in Washington
Unexpected restaurant closures in Washington have reportedly led to layoffs at 10 separate sites by September. As per the Employment Security Department, Homegrown Partners LLC has declared that the eateries would be permanently closed on September 15th. A total of 158 individuals will lose their jobs when 10 Homegrown stores...
Seahawks Sophomore Named Conference Tennis Player of the Year
Here’s McKenna Baurichter’s tennis career in a nutshell: She started taking tennis lessons in eighth grade. In her freshman season, she took second place in the South Sound Conference in singles competition. As a sophomore, she won the SSC championship and was named conference player of the year. A short but very sweet résumé for the Peninsula Seahawk.
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