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Homeless Native Americans are Likely to Feel the Negative Impact of US Supreme Court Ruling
Last month, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places in a decision Native advocates say will disproportionately impact Indigenous people. But in Seattle, Washington—a state with the sixth highest rate of unhoused people in the country—Native advocates say that the Indigenous population should remain protected by their organizations.
UW president to step down
SEATTLE — Ana Mari Cauce, who has served as president of the University of Washington for a decade, announced Wednesday that she’ll be stepping down at the end of her second five-year term in June 2025. She plans to return to her faculty position. “While I never imagined...
Monday Dots: Pat Chun’s Move to Seattle
UW Athletics underwent so many changes this winter that it’s easy for some of them to get less attention than they deserve. Due to the new Football and Men’s Basketball coaches, and the rapid turnover of his successor, I think Pat Chun’s addition as UW AD was one such change. Dawgman has an in-depth interview with Chun about what brought him from WSU to UW and what some of the biggest challenges will be for him in his new role in Seattle.
Royalty Fee Tacked Onto SiriusXM Bill Prompts Subscriber Lawsuits.
SiriusXM has in recent years come under scrutiny by several state attorneys general over its sales practices. Now company lawyers are facing a new accusation — that SiriusXM illegitimately charges its customers more than the advertised prices for its music plans. Consumers are now pressing their case in lawsuits filed in San Francisco and Seattle.
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.
Hobby Lobby Closes 61,500 SQFT Store in Tacoma Central Shopping Mall
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has closed its store in the Tacoma Central shopping center earlier this month. The 61,484-square-foot space, located at 3130 S. 23rd, appears to now be available for lease, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The vacant building is owned by an entity affiliated with Pietromonaco Jackson Properties, a Mercer Island-based real estate company. The property is listed for lease at $16 per square foot, or $82,000 per month for the entire building. The property sits on a 5-acre site and includes parking.
US Army Rangers’ Barbecue Turned Into A Shootout in the Streets of Tacoma After A Local Gang Attacked
In the 1980s, illegal drugs were widespread on American streets, leading to an increase in gang violence. While similar problems continue today, especially with opioids, the epidemic of the 1980s and ’90s had unique features. A major incident from this time took place in Tacoma, Washington, where a shootout between US Army Rangers and local gang members highlighted the era’s volatility.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Man dies after shooting near Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police report a possible suspect in connection with a deadly shooting near Emerald Queen Casino has come forward, but remained out of custody Tuesday. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Monday near the casino’s employee parking lot in the 2,000 block of East 28th Street.
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.
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...
Asylum seekers moved out of Kent encampment into taxpayer-funded apartments
(The Center Square) – More than 90 asylum seekers who have spent the last six weeks in an encampment along Central Avenue in Kent have been moved into apartment homes. Dozens of others remain at the camp on the King County-owned property adjacent to State Route 167 and the Econo Lodge hotel.
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.
Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos
The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade took to the streets on Sunday, July 14 to entertain the crowd with dancing, music, politics and humor. Several dance groups, bands, politicians, dancing horses, the Seafair Pirates and the Seafair Clowns were among those who participated in the parade down Fourth Avenue Sunday afternoon, the third and final day of the July 12-14 festival that attracted thousands of people.
Washington Fire Fighters Detain Fellow Officers Over Coffee Debt
This is one of the best pranks I have seen in a long time. Des Moines, Washington: Fire Department Pranks Police Over Coffee Bill. In the quiet suburban town of Des Moines, Washington, a friendly rivalry brewed between the South King Fire Department and the Des Moines Police Department, quite literally over coffee. It all began innocently enough, with the police officers dropping by Fire Stations 66 and 67 for a quick caffeine fix during their patrols. What started as a casual routine soon escalated into a lighthearted game of cat and mouse.
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