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Port Angeles Man Dies In Fatal Collision Friday on SR 8 McCleary
The Port Angeles man, a driver of a 2001 silver Honda CRV was on State Route 108 approaching State Route 8 stopped at the stop sign. He attempted to make a left turn to go eastbound on State Route 8 crossing in front of a 2003 Ford E35 (Rv) driven by a 66 Yelm man with a 67-year-old passenger, also of Yelm. The RV, Ford, struck the Honda CRV (T-bone) blocking westbound lanes and the median.
Saint Martin’s University Is Selected As A 2024-2025 College Of Distinction
Saint Martin’s University has been selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The University also received College of Distinction awards in nine additional categories: Catholic higher education institutions, Washington State institutions, affordability, career development initiatives, military support and in four top-tier academic programs. These awards reflect the University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an engaged campus community and transformative student outcomes.
REMINDER: See BAT Theatre’s ‘Fallen Angels’ at Marvista Park this Sunday, July 21
REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s first outdoor performance of “Fallen Angels” will be this Sunday, July 21, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. “Fallen Angels” is a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted by Rachel Rene. Enjoy a FREE...
'I just need somewhere to go': City of Lakewood rules police can remove unhoused people on public property
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The City of Lakewood passed an ordinance allowing police to remove people sleeping and camping on public property after a 24-hour notice. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities can enforce bans on people experiencing homelessness last month in a case out of Grants Pass, Oregon.
Roy, WA councilmember faces backlash after giving Nazi salute during meeting
ROY, Wash. - Roy City Council member William "Bill" Starks is under fire after giving a Nazi salute during a recent city council meeting, raising serious ethical concerns among constituents and officials. The incident, which took place at the end of a July 8 council meeting, was captured on video...
Foster parents of missing girl Oakley Carlson to hold school supply drive in August
The former foster parents of missing 6-year-old Oakville girl Oakley Carlson will hold a school supplies drive through the month of August in Oakley's honor. Oakley's foster ...
Kiddin’ Around to host Dine and Dash — a Chef’s Night Out to boost mission of supporting area youths
Kiddin’ Around, a nonprofit organization founded in 2021, will host its first first Dine and Dash — Chef’s Night Out fundraising event in downtown Centralia on Thursday, July 25, starting at 5:30 p.m. The fundraiser will include Centralia eateries and chefs making exciting dishes and cocktails. The...
Trouble in paradise: Short-term rental on sandspit becomes flashpoint for controversy
From the watery world of the Lighthouse Beach short-term rental property, it’s easy to forget worldly cares. The site, boasting two complete houses and a boat dock, straddles the sandspit at the mouth of Gig Harbor Bay. It is adjacent to the city’s iconic lighthouse and its grassy, marine-access-only park.
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Alligator sighting in Washington State prompts investigation
**UPDATE: As reported Saturday afternoon by KIRO 7, the reptile in question turned out to be an exotic tegu lizard that recently escaped from its owner. Alligators are not native to Washington State and could not establish a population in the region because of its cool climate. But somewhere in Snohomish County, a very large gator is on the prowl. “Granite Falls Deputies are investigating the sighting of a 10’ alligator near the 9400 block of Ray Grade Rd.,” the Snohomish County Sheriff announced late Friday via X. “The reptile was last seen south of Ray Grade Rd. toward the Pilchuck River.” A...
Sheriff's Office: Protecting Stehekin top priority as Pioneer Fire advances
STEHEKIN—The Chelan County Sheriff's Office released a statement assuring residents that protecting the community of Stehekin is the top priority as the Pioneer Fire burns about four miles away. In a press release on Saturday, Sheriff Mike Morrison addressed misinformation circulating on social media that has led to speculation...
120 mph WA police chase ends with motorcycle crash, arrest
LACEY, Wash. - Law enforcement in Thurston County have released details about a high-speed motorcycle chase that happened east of Lacey. Early Friday morning, deputies say they attempted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist going 80 mph in a 50 mph zone when the driver started to speed off. According...
Reuben’s & Friends Returns to Seattle on Saturday, June 20
Each summer the crew at Reuben’s Brews invites some of its friends from across the nation and around the region to provide beer for a special event: Rebuen’s and Friends. The event features the beers you don’t often see around the Seattle area along with some more-local beers from nearby neighbors with whom Reuben’s has worked. What really sets this event apart for local beer lovers is the opportunity to sample beers from breweries like Alvarado Street Brewing, Hop Butcher, Our Mutual Friend Brewing, and Gnarly Barley–breweries that you very rarely see around Seattle, if you ever see them at all.
Neil Weiss sworn in as Edmonds Municipal Court judge
Neil Weiss was sworn in Thursday as the new Edmonds Municipal Court judge. Doing the honors was his father, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Bruce Weiss. The Edmonds City Council voted in May to confirm Mayor Mike Rosen’s appointment of the younger Weiss – an Everett defense attorney – as the city’s new municipal court judge. Weiss replaced former Municipal Court Judge Whitney Rivera, who was appointed to the Snohomish County Superior Court.
Indian Visa Application Centers Open in Bellevue, Seattle
The first Indian Visa Application Centers in Bellevue and Seattle have opened to provide consular services like visa, passport, Overseas Citizen of India, and other related consular requirements to residents of greater Seattle, according to a news release from the Seattle office of the Consulate General of India. The IVAC...
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