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New book showcases ‘Signs of Vanishing Seattle’
A group that’s been documenting “displaced and disappearing institutions, businesses, communities and cultures” in the city by Elliott Bay will celebrate the release of a new book this weekend. The group is Vanishing Seattle, and the new book is called “Signs of Vanishing Seattle.”. Vanishing Seattle...
Washington National Guard helicopter crew mobilized to help fight wildfires
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — A Washington Army National Guard helicopter crew was mobilized Wednesday to help wildland firefighters across eastern, WA. According to the Washington National Guard, A UH-60 Blackhawk and a crew from 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation will be dropping water on multiple fires. The...
Police departments across US are responding to 911 calls with drones instead of actual cops
SEATTLE - Police departments across the United States are increasingly relying on technology to improve the way they address their tasks, with a growing number of agencies now using drones for different purpose. Some departments are set to start trying them as a way to anticipate the arrival of responders,...
Women’s Economic Empowerment campaign launches in Eastern Washington
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is bringing the “Activate 3.8: The Pay Equity Tour” to Spokane on Saturday, July 27. The campaign works to close the wage gap through policy change, industry partnerships and connecting young women to high-paying careers. WSWC was...
Mariners drop 6th straight as spiral continues
The Mariners lost their 6th straight last night, falling to the Angels 5-1…. Seattle continues to find new ways to lose, this time it was a bases loaded walk and then they just started throwing the ball around…. Manager Scott Servais said Logan Gilbert pitched well. It was just the...
One Washington voter picks between 28 candidates for governor
About 14% of Washington voters remain undecided about who they’re supporting in the upcoming race for governor. And they have a lot to choose from. More than two dozen candidates have thrown their hat into the race.
Scoop: State law doesn't block police from questioning teens, Seattle chief says
Interim Seattle police chief Sue Rahr issued a directive this month clarifying that a 2021 state law doesn't stop police from questioning juveniles who witness crimes. Why it matters: It's a shift from Rahr's previous public comments, in which she said the law was impeding the investigation of a June 6 fatal shooting outside Garfield High School by blocking police from talking to teenage witnesses.
Seahawks sign former 49ers, Cardinals o-lineman, move pair of CBs off NFI
Training camps are open, and the Seattle Seahawks keep on churning, including continuing to pursue athleticism on the offensive line. After host free agent guard Connor Williams and signing Jalen Sundell this week, the Hawks Wednesday announced that they have also signed interior offensive lineman Ilm Manning. Manning played at the University of Hawaii, where he was a teammate of former Seahawks receiver John Ursua during the 2018 season.
Intentional encampment fire at Kinnear Park prompts arson and bomb squad investigation
SEATTLE — The Seattle Fire Department says a fire at Kinnear Park in Queen Anne was intentionally set and has been deemed an encampment fire. Seattle police told KOMO News their arson, bomb squad, and Fire Marshal 5 are all investigating the incident. The SFD confirmed that a 64-year-old...
Mr. Gyros launches fundraiser to reopen after losing store to Greenwood gas explosion
The owners of Mr. Gyros are looking to reopen eight years after a natural gas explosion destroyed their original location in Greenwood. On March 9, 2016, a massive natural gas explosion took out Mr. Gyros and other businesses along Greenwood Ave. The owners (and brothers) Sammy and Joni Arsheed are...
Seattle Olympian Aaron Small hopes to raise awareness for athletes with hearing aids
SEATTLE — Aaron Small is in Paris as an Olympian for the first time, but he has not forgotten how his time training in Seattle helped him reach the pinnacle of his sport. "I've been paddling in Green Lake since I started the sport 12 years ago, so I've grown up with the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Club," Small told reporters from his first press conference at the Olympic Games. "They've kind of raised me to be the athlete I am today, so I'm grateful for all the coaches and all the community that's come with that club."
PHOTO ESSAY | Reunion on Union 2024: Celebrating the Past and Future of Black Community in the Central District
Several dozen people returned on Sunday, July 21, to their old neighborhood in Seattle’s Central District for the fifth annual Reunion on Union. The event, which celebrates the long history of Seattle’s Black community in the CD, brought together friends and family of people who used to and still do live in the neighborhood.
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