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New study shows potential health risks related to the Port Townsend paper mill
Environmental health scientists from a federal agency visited Port Townsend last Wednesday, July 10th, to discuss recently published results from a study of the health risks related to the Port Townsend Paper Company. The study’s first and most alarming conclusion stated that breathing sulfur compounds in the air near the...
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...
New Yard Birds building owner plans to make repairs; options considered for future use of property
Last week, PISTON LLC purchased the Yard Birds shopping mall property in Chehalis from its former owners for $2.4 million. PISTON LLC is owned by Douglas LeMay in partnership with the
43 million along I-95 at risk of ferocious damaging winds on Wednesday
A stormy weather pattern has taken hold of the Northeast and is not letting go. Areas of the Northeast saw severe storms on Tuesday that brought damaging winds, and Wednesday will bring much of the same to major cities along I-95.
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...
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.
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
WA officials propose focus on America's shortcomings for its upcoming 250th birthday
(The Center Square) – Planners of Washington state's participation in a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of America's founding want to put heavy emphasis on some of the country's darker history, including underrepresented voices. Members of Washington's America250 committee met to get an update on plans for the semiquincentennial celebration of the founding of the country to take place July 4, 2026, commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...
Get moving with free outdoor dance class at Seattle's Volunteer Park
SEATTLE — This year's outdoor class will be Thursday, August 1st at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater. The class is free to the public. It's open to participants of all backgrounds and identities. No dance experience is necessary. Classes are guided by Dance Church teachers, all of whom are professional...
China Airlines Starts Nonstop Seattle-Taipei Flight
Seattle gained another nonstop flight to Taipei, Taiwan, today when China Airlines took off in the early morning hours. China Airlines’ flight marked the fifth new international service at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to launch in 2024. Earlier this year, Sea-Tac welcomed Delta Air Lines’ service to Taipei; Lufthansa’s service to Munich, Germany; Hainan Airlines’ service to Chongqing, China, and Taipei; and Alaska Airlines’ service to Toronto, Canada, according to a news release from the Port of Seattle, which operates the airport.
Pipe Break Causing Irrigation Outage In East Wenatchee Area
A pipe break at the Upper Columbia Irrigation District is causing an outage for customers in the East Wenatchee area as the heat wave continues. The district says the break should be fixed by Tuesday after moderate equipment damage was discovered at one of its pumping plants. Orchardists and landowners...
Mariners Trade Proposal: A 2 player trade from the Giants to fix multiple weaknesses
I'll beat this drum and mention it every time I write until the deadline, but the Mariners need offense. We've already talked about the positions that need to be updated and upgraded, and this current team just isn't good enough to make the playoffs despite sitting in first place as they enjoy the All Star break.
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.
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