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Advocates urge Washingtonians to vote 'no' on initiative that would allow people to opt out of WA Cares
SEATTLE — Over 100 organizations and advocates voiced their concerns and urged Washingtonians to vote against Initiative 2124, a measure that would allow people to opt out of the state's long-term care insurance program. Initiative 2124, or I-2124, would allow people to opt out of WA Cares, according to...
North Bend’s Exciting Weekend: Downtown Block Party and Car Show
The North Bend Downtown Foundation (NBDTF) proudly presents the 14th annual Downtown Block Party on Saturday, July 20, from noon to 10 p.m. On Sunday, July 21, the Early Ford Club of America Car Show will host classic cars and trucks in downtown North Bend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Seattle woman prays for return of stolen U-Haul with father's ashes inside
SEATTLE - A Seattle woman is desperately searching for a stolen U-Haul that contained everything she owned, including some priceless family heirlooms. She says the moving truck was stolen early Tuesday morning in Seattle while parked in front of her mom's apartment building near Bell Street and Elliott Way. Tens...
Seattle weather: Warm Wednesday with a chance of mountain thunderstorms
It was a sunny and warm summer day around the Pacific Northwest for the start of the week!. Temperatures were several degrees warmer this afternoon with highs topping out in the upper 80s to low 90s. With the high today of 88 degrees, we have reached 13 days of 80...
Potentially toxic bacteria found in South Kitsap's Horseshoe Lake
The Kitsap Public Health District is warning residents to avoid all contact with Horseshoe Lake until further notice due to potentially toxic bacteria in the water. In a statement Tuesday, the health district said cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, known to produce toxins is present in the South Kitsap lake. Contact with the toxin can make people sick and kill pets or other animals, the health district said. The health district is also asking residents to rinse boats and trailers thoroughly before going to another lake.
Statue of Hiroshima bombing victim stolen from Seattle park
SEATTLE - A statue of a young Japanese girl that survived the Hiroshima bombing was stolen last week from a park in the University District. Seattle Police say the Sadako Sasaki statue was stolen from Peace Park on July 12 at around 11:30 a.m. The bronze, life-size statue is titled...
Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer Expresses One Regret From Washington
When enticing opportunities come knocking, it's hard to pass them up, even if the timing isn't exactly the best. That was the case for Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer when it came to his exit from Washington. On Jan. 8, DeBoer and the Huskies were defeated by Michigan in the CFP National ...
Study: More Evidence That Safer Streets Help Loca Business
A series of road safety projects in Seattle had no negative effect on local businesses' bottom lines and in many cases boosted them, according to a new study — debunking the persistent myth that saving lives will undermine economic growth. Researchers at the University of Washington found that seven...
The House That Griffey Built: Celebrating 25 years of Seattle's T-Mobile Park
This week marks the 25th anniversary of T-Mobile Park. To commemorate this milestone, the Seattle Mariners delved into their archives, unearthing memorabilia from their inaugural game and the original ballpark blueprints.
VIDEO: West Seattle Big Band captivates Concert in the Park crowd
It’s a 27-year tradition for the West Seattle Big Band – the midsummer Concert in the Park. Here are some of the people who showed up tonight to enjoy the free concert at High Point Commons Park:. They were treated to more than an hour and a half...
Woman arrested for shooting inside Showbox SoDo
SEATTLE - A woman was arrested for a shooting that happened inside the Showbox SoDo nightclub on July 5. According to Seattle Police, the shots were fired around 10:30 p.m. after a woman was assaulted during a concert. Officers say a physical altercation broke out between multiple women inside the...
New location, new date for Low Rider Block Party
Since its inception, the Low Rider Block Party presented every summer since 2021 by Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery has been near the gallery in South Delridge, and it’s been in August. This year, it’s moving to White Center proper, and moving up to July. A reader just tipped us that the block party is this Saturday, July 20, 11 am-8 pm, on 17th SW between SW Roxbury and SW 100th. The cars are just part of it! Art, music, food, more.
Seattle Cider and City Fruit releasing annual collaboration cider
City Fruit is a Seattle area non-profit that takes the fruit that grows in people’s yards and uses it to feed the community. A lot of fruit in Seattle goes to waste every year, left to rot on the ground or discarded as yard waste, but City Fruit works to harvest that fruit to help people facing food insecurity. That’s a super-simple way to put it, but that’s the basic idea. City Fruit’s work continues throughout the year, not just at harvest time.
Seattle Signs Law to Support Office-to-Housing Conversions
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently signed a proposed bill that would promote the conversion of vacant and underused buildings into affordable housing. The measure would help developers looking to convert existing buildings from commercial to residential uses. The proposed changes aim to make it easier and more straightforward to convert existing structures into residential use, supporting housing development in the city, particularly in and near downtown.
Artist fights to save West Seattle sculpture from demolition
SEATTLE — A local artist is working to save a West Seattle sculpture from being removed from where it has stood for over 20 years. Don Fels built the Paragon sculpture at həʔapus Village Park and Shoreline Habitat in West Seattle in the early 2000s. Due to weathered and damaged materials on the sculpture, the city has plans to “deaccession,” or remove, the piece for public safety.
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