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Seattle Women's Chorus Invites New Singers To Audition
As one of North America's largest and most successful choruses featuring distinct soprano and alto sections, Seattle Women’s Chorus will welcome new members through auditions on the evening of Tuesday, September 17th. All participants are required to register online prior to auditioning. Seattle Women’s Chorus serves as a dynamic...
Updating the RayShauna Webber murder case: a missed guilty plea in 2019 Cal Anderson stabbing
This summer marked the five-year anniversary of the stabbing death of RayShauna Webber in Cal Anderson Park. While many reported on the killing and the arrest of truck driver David Nichols in what police said was a knife assault over an offer to light a cigarette in the park, CHS and other media missed an important update in the case.
Crimes against migrants are rising despite lower amount of people traveling north
SEATTLE - The number of migrants making their way towards the U.S.-Mexico border either in caravans or in small groups has decreases considerably between January and July of 2024. However, according to Chihuahua's Public Security of the State agency (SSPE), there has been a spike in crimes against those traveling...
Controversial Seattle exhibit moves forward despite backlash
SEATTLE - A controversial exhibit intended to highlight the struggles of Black, Asian and Jewish communities in Seattle is expected to open to the public next month. A press release from the Washington State Jewish Historical Society says it will no longer present the Confronting Hate Together (CHT) exhibit with original co-creators the Black Heritage Society of Washington State and the Wing Luke Museum, but will instead partner with the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to host a special event next month to show the exhibit to "the Jewish community alongside our friends and allies."
King County and City of Seattle renew commitment to the Regional Homelessness Authority and enhance governance structure to further coordination and collaboration
Seattle – King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a revised Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) that will streamline the governance structure at the agency to improve transparency, coordination, and oversight. Approval of the proposed amended and restated ILA...
Auburn Police to install 20 Flock Safety Cameras to assist crime prevention
The Auburn Police Department this week announced plans to install 20 license plate recognition (LPR) – aka “Flock” – cameras throughout the city in an effort to reduce and solve crime. The cameras, developed by Flock Safety, will help law enforcement by providing real-time alerts when...
Washington Bracing for Bitter Cold in Latest Winter Outlook
We haven't fiished with Summer yet, and predictions are already in for Winter. Winter isn't my favorite season, which is why this Minnesota gal moved to the West coast. Personally, Fall is my favorite, followed by Spring, Summer, and THEN, Winter. As a young child, when the first snow fell, we prayed there would be enough for sledding. Of course, in Minnesota, sometimes snow arrived as early as Halloween. What a joy that was!
SPSL Football Media Day: New Look, Same High Level Competition
SPSL North (Alphabetically) SPSL South (Alphabetically) Not only are the teams different in the league this year, but the split into two divisions will also change the scheduling for the schools from now on. In the past, the SPSL teams just played one another in football with no non-league games being played. Now, each team gets three non-league games which creates opportunities to see teams from other 4A leagues that they could see in the playoffs. The change came a bit late which created a bit of a scramble and some teams were forced to schedule non-league games with teams from the opposite division. There will also be a crossover between the two division in week 9 to determine the teams moving onto the new round of 32 that will take the place of crossover week.
Kent man charged in violent attack near Seattle Great Wheel
SEATTLE - In a shocking incident caught on video, a 22-year-old Kent man has been charged with three counts of assault following a violent attack near the Seattle Great Wheel. The brutal beatdown occurred on April 10, when two women and a man were returning home from work. Thankfully, the victims are expected to recover, and their pursuit of justice has been aided by a concerned neighbor who recorded the incident with her cell phone.
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