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Silverdale house destroyed by fire that sends one man to Harborview
SILVERDALE — A fire destroyed a single-family home on NW Cascade Street in the early hours Tuesday and sent a man to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with serious burns, according to Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue. CKFR was dispatched to the house just after midnight on Tuesday, where five residents were evacuated from the house and one adult suffered significant burn injuries, CKFR said in a statement. ...
Tacoma Teen to Face Adult Prosecution for Alleged Shooting of Police Detective
In a decisive move that could set a precedent for juvenile crime cases, a Pierce County judge ruled that a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a Tacoma police detective is to be prosecuted as an adult, reports The News Tribune. The teen, Justus Nassir Kent, faced charges including attempted murder and assault after the August 2023 incident where he allegedly shot detective Justin Brooks, who at the time was conducting an emphasis patrol aimed at recovering stolen vehicles.
Alexis DeJoria Looks to Shine at NHRA Northwest Nationals in 2024
Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria is eager to make a comeback at the NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle after facing challenges in the past month. DeJoria has one round win in the last four races. Crew chief Del Worsham holds the Funny Car track E.T. record at Pacific Raceways. Yes,...
The SAM's Alexander Calder Exhibition is Sticking Around
The Seattle Art Museum announced yesterday that it will be extending its popular exhibition “Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection,” which is part of a multiyear initiative aimed at bringing iconic works by American artist Alexander Calder to the museum. The exhibit, which features more than 45...
Seattle Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting of Man on Stolen Motorcycle in Ballard
A shooting incident in the Ballard neighborhood has sparked a police investigation after a man was found injured in the early hours of Monday morning. According to the Seattle Police Department Blotter, a 33-year-old man was shot while riding what turned out to be a stolen motorcycle. Reports of the shooting at the corner of 15th Avenue Northwest and Northwest 80th Street came in just after 2:00 a.m., prompting a swift response from both police and medical teams.
Bite of Seattle food festival kicks off this weekend at Seattle Center
SEATTLE - One of Seattle's biggest annual food festivals kicks off this weekend, featuring live music, fun activities, and over 250 food and retail vendors. The Bite of Seattle, also known as "The Bite," is a free, three-day event at the Seattle Center where anyone can come and indulge in a variety of local eats and drinks.
KKR Buys 211,000 SQFT Cascadian in Seattle for $161.76MM
Seattle’s life science market continues to draw investors with the purchase of an asset in the city’s Cascade district. According to King County public records, an entity affiliated with KKR purchased the property, known as the Cascadian, for $161.76 million, or about $766 per square foot, via a deed in lieu of foreclosure. The seller was an entity affiliated with Invesco Real Estate.
25th annual Capitol Hill Block Party takes place this weekend
SEATTLE — The 25th annual Capitol Hill Block Party kicks off Friday, July 19 at 3:45 p.m. with a performance by Akira Galaxy on the Coke Studio Stage. The festival runs through Sunday with performances spread across seven stages throughout all three nights. This year's Block Party showcases 69...
White Rabbit Group gains Friday residency at Vice Nightclub in Seattle
This month, a brand new nightclub is opening in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Vice Seattle will be having its Red Carpet Grand Opening on July 19. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Vice is teaming up with the prominent promotion and events company White Rabbit Group. WRG will be bringing some of Seattle’s favorite local headliners to break in the new venue.
Kindergarten Jump Start: Aug. 20-22
Jump Start will be at Lawton on August 20, 21, 22 (Tu – Thu), 9am – 12pm. Lawton Elementary is excited to bring back Kindergarten Jump Start! We will reach out to families who have enrolled in both SPS (Enrollment for K is open now!) and are placed at Lawton with detailed information in June, but here is some early information:
Pierce County Declines to Charge Deputy Seattle Police Chief Over Domestic Violence Allegations
According to prosecutors, the claim was filed shortly after Barden got engaged to Amy Smith, the head of Seattle’s CARE Department. The Pierce County Prosecutor has declined to charge Deputy Police Chief Eric Barden in a criminal case involving an allegation of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. The woman accused Barden of slapping her, grabbing her, and pushing her into a banister during an argument at Barden’s house in January 2023.
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Seattle competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature approximately 10,500 athletes from all over the world going for gold. We’ve rounded up Olympians with ties to Seattle, Wa. Here’s who you can root for on that world stage, Emerald City.
Top Mexican cartel member extradited to the U.S. to face drug and conspiracy charges
SEATTLE - Mexican authorities handed over to U.S. officials Rodrigo Omar Pérez, the nephew and alleged associate of jailed drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, co-founder of the now-disintegrated Guadalajara Cartel. He is set to face federal conspiracy drug charges in Arizona, the Mexican Attorney General's Office said. Paez Quintero...
911 | Union gay bar bias assault investigated, Capitol Hill Safeway paper towel blaze, East Precinct cops make easy warrant collar
See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt/Signal (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out Twitter reports from @jseattle or join and check in with neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group. Gay bar hate investigation:...
Public Defenders Pull Out of Talks after Mayor Reportedly Ignores Concerns over Jail Contract
On Friday, Department of Public Defense Director Anita Khandelwal sent a letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office announcing her withdrawal from the ongoing, behind-the-scenes stakeholdering process surrounding a possible contract between the City of Seattle and the regional South Correctional Entity, a jail also known as SCORE, which is located all the way down in Des Moines, WA. h said the mayor’s office did not sufficiently address concerns she raised, so it did not feel like anything she said in those meetings would influence the decision-making process.
University Of Washington School Of Drama Welcomes Chi-wang Yang As Assistant Professor Of Acting
The University of Washington School of Drama has announced the appointment of Chi-wang Yang as Assistant Professor of Acting, starting in Autumn 2024. Chi-wang Yang brings a wealth of experience as a theater director, interdisciplinary artist, and educator. Known for his dynamic and collaborative approach across plays, operas, concerts, and installations, Yang is dedicated to pushing boundaries of identity and theatrical expression, exploring intersections of body, emotion, and technology.
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