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Auburn police laud impact of fireworks policies
The Auburn Police Department responded to 89 fireworks-related calls between 11 a.m. July 4 and 8 a.m. July 5, the second lowest number of calls among the cities of Auburn, Renton (123), Kent (119), Federal Way (112) and Tukwila (33). In addition, Auburn’s volume of calls during this year’s entire...
Police Blotter | Package Theft; Elk Blocking Traffic; Flower Bed Vandalism
Suspects in a burglary of the Snoqualmie Post Office the previous week were identified. The postal inspector may file federal charges as the two identified subjects are suspects in several other post office burglaries in the state. August 4, 2024. Officers responded to a North Bend motel for the report...
Seattle weather: Clouds to start Friday, afternoon sunbreaks with highs in the low 70s
Today was another mild afternoon with highs in the low 70s. We saw some nice afternoon sunbreaks around the Central Puget sound, while others were stuck under more clouds. Overnight clouds return with mild temperatures. Lows in the mid to upper 50s. Highs Friday will be in the low 70s...
Final Federal Seattle Defendant from “Operation New Day” Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
A 56-year-old Seattle man was sentenced to 5 years for dealing drugs in downtown Seattle while armed. He possessed a firearm and various drugs. The case was investigated by the DEA and SPD.
Slog AM: Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Pro-Palestine Protesters, Sonya Massey's Family Makes Demands, Harris Leads in Swing States
Perfect: As someone who is becoming more and more appreciative of cloud cover, I am really looking forward to the weather today. This morning will start out mostly cloudy with temperatures in the mid 60s. The sun should come out a little more around noon, and temperatures will continue to rise until we hit the low 70s. Perfect day to wear big pants, little top.
Celebrate the Legacies of Murphy’s Pub and Changes at Historic Wallingford’s Not-So-Secret Speakeasy Event
This September 15th, join us for a fun-filled evening where we celebrate to legacy businesses in Wallingford, Murphy’s Pub and Changes Bar and Grill. Picture a dark and moody hideaway, offering a step back in time to experience a slice of history during the 1920’s. Here are some of the planned highlights of the event:
Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Aug. 16 edition
Free Summer Matinee: Join the North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. North, for a free matinee showing of “Beethoven” at 11 a.m. Aug. 16. For more information, contact business@northbendtheatre.com. Refuge Outdoor Festival: Join Golden Brick Events for a outdoor recreation and camping experience geared toward people of color...
Gang leader, accomplice accused of targeting Asian families in Washington indicted
A leader of a gang accused of a series of armed robberies targeting Asian families, as well as his accomplice, have been indicted, federal officials announced Thursday. The crimes were committed across King, Snohomish and Skagit Counties and include one homicide. Kevin Thissel, 28, and Christopher Johnson, 23, have been...
Renton City Council approves motion to research Houston family land issue
A few months after a Cascade PBS documentary debuted about reparations for Black families in King County and over a year of sharing his story at every Renton School Board meeting, John Houston, 71, brought the story of his family and their fight for reparations to the Renton City Council for the first time.
Inslee appoints new Clark County Superior Court judge
Former Battle Ground city attorney Christine D. Hayes will serve on the Clark County Superior Court, after Gov. Jay Inslee appointed her to fill a new judicial seat created by the state legislature earlier this year. Hayes has served as both city and prosecuting attorney in Battle Ground, and is...
Soccer Commences 2024 Season with 0-0 Draw at Washington
SEATTLE, Washington (8/15/24) – The University of Wyoming soccer team opened the 2024 regular season Thursday. The Cowgirls battled Washington to a 0-0 draw at Husky Stadium. "This was another quality road opponent that tested us," head coach Josh Purdum said. "They were very physical, well sized and very...
Fish Ladder Lounge to close at the end of August
Fish Ladder Lounge (4910 Leary Ave NW) has announced that they’re closing their doors at the end of the month. The owners of Fish Ladder Lounge—Alison Soike and her partner Ryan Faniel—shared the news on social media that the building owner has decided not to renew their lease, forcing them to close their doors.
FLOW welcomes new members, expanding to largest West Coast container ports
The Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative, a private-public partnership created and led by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), recently added two new members. With the addition of the Port of Oakland and the Northwest Seaport Alliance, which includes the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma, the initiative reaches the five largest container […] The post FLOW welcomes new members, expanding to largest West Coast container ports appeared first on Transportation Today.
Prosecutors: Man accused of throwing debris onto I-5 charged, posed risk of death
A man suspected of throwing debris onto Interstate 5 (I-5) in downtown Seattle has been charged. King County prosecutors said his actions posed a substantial risk of death or injury to unsuspecting motorists. The man allegedly threw debris along I-5 near the Olive Way exit last week. “People, when they’re...
DEA in Seattle warns of cocaine mixed with fentanyl after overdose deaths
SEATTLE - The last federal defendant arrested during Operation New Day, which targeted the open-air drug market at 12th and Jackson and 3rd and Pine in 2023, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that 56-year-old Cuong Quoc Cao was found guilty of...
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