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$250M superyacht Liva O draws 'big' attention on Seattle's Lake Union
SEATTLE - The superyacht LIVA O, owned by billionaire Stephen Orenstein, has made a notable appearance on Seattle's Lake Union. Measuring 387 feet, LIVA O is the largest superyacht ever built by the esteemed German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen. For comparison, a Washington state Olympic Class ferry measures 362 feet.
Tacoma Beer Week Returns With Fun For Everyone
Tacoma Beer Week, the annual celebration of South Sound breweries and venues, returns Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 18, 2024. Founded in 2014 (with a dark pandemic year in 2020), this year will see more than 30 events at venues throughout the region showcasing beer, cider, food, and community while celebrating the rich history of brewing within the area.
City responds to growing Ballard homeless encampment
BALLARD, Wash. — The city of Seattle is expected to clear a large homeless encampment on a busy Ballard block. Neighbors are urging the city to connect the people living there with services and shelter. The encampment off 54th Street and 15th Avenue stretches along the sidewalk between a...
Seattle Mariners Manager "Tired of Watching" as M's Drop Brutal Game on Monday
The Seattle Mariners suffered a horrible loss on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels and after the game, manager Scott Servais took his team to task in a way that is rarely heard.
Remembering News Tribune columnist Matt Driscoll
I was shocked to learn today of the sudden and unexpected death over the weekend of Matt Driscoll, a 43-year-old columnist for The News Tribune. He was married and the father of three young children. I was a fan of Driscoll’s work because he loved Tacoma and Pierce County history,...
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.
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Tacoma Animal Shelter to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Pierce County
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is set to receive a $90,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make...
Hancock Delivers PCL Rarity: A Complete Game Shutout
Rainiers fans were treated to a real rarity on Sunday afternoon at Cheney Stadium, as Emerson Hancock pitched a complete game shutout. Hancock went the distance on 105 pitches (74 strikes). He allowed quite a few hits – there were nine – but he limited the walks to just two. What really got him through was his knack for getting double plays: he induced three double play grounders, including inning-enders in both the eighth and the ninth.
The Mariners should look to Arizona for an old friend and trade for Paul Sewald
Over the next couple of weeks, the talk around the Mariners will be trading for offense. You'll see it here, from the national writers and fans that the Mariners need to get more impact bats. I wholeheartedly agree, you can never have too many arms in the playoffs. The Mariners bullpen is getting healthier, with both Gregory Santos and Gabe Speier back and with the big club. Why not go get one more back-of-the-bullpen guy to help solidify the bullpen for the playoff push?
Seahawks Bring in 18-TD QB Coming off Award-Winning Season
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at a quarterback coming off of a very notable season. As reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston, the Seahawks worked out quarterback Adrian Martinez — among other players — on Monday, July 22. Martinez went undrafted in 2023 after starting during his entire collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2018-2021) and the Kansas State Wildcats (2022).
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:...
Multiple Victims And Car Damage In Gang-Related Shooting At Seattle Park
A shooting incident believed to be gang-related left three individuals wounded and caused extensive damage to multiple vehicles at Stan Sayres Park on Saturday. The incident unfolded amidst chaos and confusion as authorities worked to piece together the events that transpired. According to police reports, multiple suspects began firing guns...
Tacoma’s Arson Crisis: Police Scramble to Catch Firebug as City Rallies Behind Devastated Owner
Tacoma Police on the Hunt for Suspect Behind Arson Crisis. According to fox13seattle, a string of fires has happened in Tacoma. The latest fire was on Saturday morning. It was set on purpose in a building on East 26th Street. The police are looking for a person who was seen near the building just before the fire started.
Washington: Man reunited with finger found in Tacoma driveway
Authorities in Tacoma, Washington, have identified and reunited a man with his severed finger found earlier this month in an alley. Officers responded to a call on the 800 block of South Pine Street, discovering the detached digit with no blood, likely dropped by an animal. Initial identification efforts. Detective...
Three teens — ages 13, 14 — arrested for brandishing handguns at Chinatown Seafair Parade
Seattle police arrested three teens — two 14-year-olds and one 13-year-old — during the Chinatown Seafair Parade on Sunday for having and displaying loaded guns. The boys were caught near the intersection of South Weller Street and 7th Avenue South. “The Seafair Parade has hundreds, if not thousands...
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