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'He was a ray of light': Family and friends honor 16-year-old shot and killed in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — Family and friends of a 16-year-old shot and killed in Auburn said their final goodbyes Thursday. A memorial service was held for 16-year-old Xavier Landry, followed by a balloon release at Liberty Park in Renton. Auburn police said Xavier was found shot around 10:45 p.m. on...
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
Trae Holiday Uplifts Federal Way Black Pioneers on Good Day Seattle
Trae Holiday, who is the current guest host of Back2Besa as well as host of her own show, The Day With Trae, joined Erin Mayovsky on the set of FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle this morning for a sneak preview of this weekend episode of Back2Besa in which TraeAnna highlighted a recent Black History Event celebrated in the City of Federal Way which acknowledged the city’s early Black pioneers.
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
3-alarm brush fire closes Green River Road in Auburn Thursday morning
Valley Regional Fire Authority, Puget Sound Fire, Mountain View Fire & Rescue are all on scene of a 3-alarm brush fire Thursday morning, July 25, 2024 on Green River Road, south of the South 277th Street bridge (map below). “Access to the fire is difficult due to the steep terrain...
Burton, Warter clinch wins at NHRA Northwest Nationals
KENT, WA – Brad Burton and Ryan Warter both picked up trophies at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA. Burton won his 12th NHRA National event Wally, while Warter won his third!. Joining them in the winner’s circle was Chris Hall (Stock), Dale Green (SC),...
Sandesh Sadalge Sworn in to Tacoma City Council District 4 Position
TACOMA, Wash. – Sandesh Sadalge has officially sworn in to the Tacoma City Council District 4 position, for a term to expire December 31, 2025. Council Member Sadalge is the first person of South Asian descent to serve on the City Council. “I am humbled and honored to be...
Washington Charter Schools Celebrate Recent High Graduation And College Acceptance Rates
Five charter public schools in western Washington recently announced their remarkable graduation outcomes for the class of 2024. Showcasing their dedication to academic excellence, the charter schools –which include Summit Olympus in Tacoma, Whatcom Intergenerational High School in Bellingham, Summit Atlas (Atlas), Summit Sierra, and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (RVLA) here in Seattle — has helped guide 68% of their graduates to get accepted into 4-year colleges, ensuring the future success of many of their students beyond high school.
Kentwood, Kentlake high schools losing SROs due to sheriff's office staffing shortage
(The Center Square) – Due to staffing shortages at the King County Sheriff's Office, a pair of Kent School District high schools will not have school resource officers for the 2024-25 school year. The two schools impacted are Kentwood and Kentlake high schools. Kentwood is located in the city of Covington, and Kentlake is located in unincorporated Pierce County. ...
Wildfire tracker map keeps Oregonians updated
More than 60 significant fires are burning in Oregon and Washington alone, and Oregon has been plagued with hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms in recent days that have started new blazes in bone-dry vegetation. The Oregonian/OregonLive provides a wildfire tracker that keeps readers up to date. Authorities also recommend...
'I can't have her lost:' Woman trying to spread mother's ashes driving from Alabama to Washington after CrowdStrike outage delays flight
ENUMCLAW, Wash. — An Enumclaw woman is driving from Alabama to Washington state to deliver her mother's ashes after her flights home were continuously delayed by the CrowdStrike outage. Heather Francisco said she planned to honor her mother's wishes by scattering her ashes in Mississippi where she was originally...
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