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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...
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren’t Allowed To Do This
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren't Allowed To Do This. So I was driving down 20th Avenue in Pasco and came across the red light traffic camera that'll send you a photo if you run a red light. The One Thing You Need To Know About Washington State Red...
Announcement: The Name of the Washington State Ferry Baby Is…
We now know the name of the baby born on a Washington State Ferry recently!. Baby Born Aboard Washington State Ferry to Anacortes. In a breathtaking event that will be remembered for years to come, a baby boy was born aboard the Washington State Ferry Samish on August 6, 2024, as it navigated from Lopez Island to Anacortes. The birth occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. and added a new twist to the routine journey of the ferry.
Toddler remains in hospital after foot cut off at Washington daycare
QUINCY, Wash. — A toddler remains in the hospital after his foot was run over by a lawn mower at a Washington daycare earlier this summer, family members say. Since the end of June, 2-year-old Mateo Pacheco Elliott has been hospitalized in Seattle. His mother, Stacey Elliott, said her toddler had his foot cut off while at daycare in Quincy, Washington. It happened June 24.
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