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Murrary requests health care services audit after Tacoma ICE facility death
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington has formally requested that federal auditors review health care services in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities and the agency’s compliance with its own detention standards. Murray’s letter to the Government Accountability Office was sent several months after a 61-year-old detainee, Charles Leo...
New blues festival coming to the Kitsap Fairgrounds over Labor Day Weekend
The inaugural Kitsap Blues Festival will kick off Labor Day weekend, with local and national acts coming to the Kitsap Fairgrounds for a three-day event organized in partnership with the Admiral Theater. “We’re going to have so much live music at the fair the week before that it just created...
The Snug Pub brings a bit of Ireland to Proctor
The tastes of Ireland are coming to the Proctor District thanks to a special family whose name has been synonymous with Proctor for generations. Targeted for an early November opening, The Snug Pub is a longtime aspiration of Paul Evans whose father, the late Bill Evans, put his heart, soul and considerable financial resources into helping make Proctor into the favorite destination it is today for visitors and its residents alike. Now Paul is carrying forth that legacy by transforming the Victorian house at 2717 N. Proctor St. into a family friendly public house complete with libations and menu items inspired by the Emerald Isle to reflect Paul’s familial roots and with a decidedly American influence.
16-year-old accused of shooting Tacoma police officer could be charged as an adult, judge says
TACOMA, Wash. — A Pierce County judge ruled Monday that a 16-year-old accused of shooting a police officer in Tacoma could be charged as an adult. The ruling stems from a shooting last August when a Tacoma police officer was conducting an emphasis patrol on recovering stolen vehicles. He encountered two 15-year-olds at the time suspected of stealing a car.
Driver caught on I-5 in Kent using fake passenger in HOV lane
Drivers keep trying ways to add fake passengers in their vehicles in an effort to use HOV lanes that require at least two people in a car to use the lanes. A Washington State Patrol trooper recently cited a woman in an HOV lane on southbound Interstate 5 in Kent near South 272nd Street for driving 80 mph in a 60 mph zone and for the HOV violation. The trooper discovered the woman had a fake passenger in the vehicle.
Cutter & Buck finds perfect fit for order picking efficiency
The path to automated order picking at Cutter & Buck’s fulfillment center in Washington state began in its legacy pick module during the pandemic, when it was highly challenging for the apparel company to add peak season labor. First in 2020, and again in the holiday peak in late 2021, the combination of surging e-commerce sales and the labor availability constraint prompted Cutter & Buck leadership to pitch in directly to help.
Charting a path to recovery: Comprehensive mental health and addiction services
Well-known for providing compassionate, research-based care and support to some of the most vulnerable members of our community, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is a community leader in mental health and addiction services. “Recovery from mental health illnesses and/or substance abuse is never linear,” says Jessica Forshee-Setzer, MS, LMHC, MHP...
County to offer tours of historic courthouse jail on July 20
In conjunction with the 22nd Annual Historic Montesano Car Show, Grays Harbor County will offer guided public tours of the Historic County Courthouse Jail. Utilities, Facilities, and Community Development Director Mark Cox shared that the tours will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 10am to 2pm. The car show...
Pickleball Kingdom indoor facility opening in Poulsbo next year
Poulsbo won't have to wait long for the arrival of an indoor pickleball facility, as the city expects a Pickleball Kingdom franchise to swing its doors open in early 2025. Pickleball Kingdom, a company that was born in Chandler, Arizona and describes itself as the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, is slated to take over a former OfficeMax building and current Big 5 Sporting Goods building, both located at 21800 Market Place NW. The adjacent buildings...
Kidder Mathews Sells 78-Unit Alder Walk Apartments in Puyallup Near Tacoma Washington for $21.25M
Alder Walk, a newly constructed apartment community totaling 78 units in Puyallup, Washington sold for $21,250,000. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson, and JD Fuller of the Simon Anderson Team, a multifamily investment team based at Kidder Mathews’ Seattle headquarters, represented the seller, Terrene Homes, and directly sourced the buyer. The property was developed by Terrene and completed in 2022.
66-Unit Apartment Building in Port Orchard Trades for $16MM
(Editor’s Note: The buyer is an entity affiliated with Joseph Harper, according to Kitsap County public records, and the seller is an entity affiliated with Cecil Turner and Kathleen Turner.) PORT ORCHARD, WA, July 12, 2024 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm...
Port of Grays Harbor on track for record year
The Port of Grays Harbor says terminal activity is at a record pace halfway through 2024. According to the Port, after a record-setting year for cargo handled in 2023 at the Port of Grays Harbor’s 4 deep-water terminals, the first 6-months of activity at the docks in 2024 are on pace for yet another record year.
Cashmere Public Library cooks up unique musical experiences for local kids with an ‘instrument petting zoo’
CASHMERE — As a way of expanding young minds and escaping the blisteringly hot July afternoon, the Cashmere Public Library (CPL) held a special interactive story time accompanied by local musicians and a variety of fun instruments for kids to learn about and explore The event fits into the CPL's much larger mission to introduce kids to new experiences and help them make connections to new passions and skills.
Manson American Legion sends four students to prestigious Civic Education Programs
MANSON — The Manson American Legion Post 108 has reported a successful year for its Boys and Girls State program, sending four local high school juniors to participate in the prestigious civic education events in June 2024. Commander Clyde McCullough announced that three students from Manson High School and...
Winemaker Garrett Grubbs propels Tsillan Cellars to unprecedented success
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars, a pioneering winery in the Lake Chelan region, continues to garner accolades in major wine competitions, solidifying its position as a leading producer in the state's wine industry. Under the guidance of Head Winemaker Garrett Grubbs, who joined the winery in 2021, Tsillan Cellars has...
Tumwater Fire Department recommends third station, increase in personnel
The Tumwater Fire Department is recommending to its city council the development of a third fire station for the city. The department’s recommendation resulted from an Emergency Services Consulting International evaluation as part of the fire department’s new five-year strategic plan. Fire Department Chief Brian Hurley and consultant...
After permanent closure, Pearl Street Pool backers say funds donated to veterans organizations and youth projects
Despite years of fundraising, multiple discussions with Centralia city staff as to how to reopen the Veterans Memorial Pearl Street Pool and advocating for their cause at city council meetings, the
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