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Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds exacerbating
BOISE, ID. (AP) — Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled the Oregon-Idaho border Wednesday afternoon, pushing wildfires that include an Oregon fire which is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee Fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border about 130 miles (209 kilometers)...
Washington Huskies Shine: 119 Student Athletes Make Pac-12 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll
Over 100 Washington Huskies student-athletes across 11 sports have earned a place on the Pac-12 Conference's 2024 Spring Academic Honor Roll for maintaining a GPA of 3.3 or higher. 119 student-athletes recognized for academic excellence. Selections from baseball, beach volleyball, golf, rowing, softball, tennis, and track and field. UW ranks...
Stranger Suggests: Candidate Survivor, Ann Powers with Claire Dederer, Vanishing Seattle Book Launch, Seattle Art Fair, and Asterism's Book Sale
(CIVIC DUTY) The 2024 election season is well underway. We know the captains of chaos at the top of the ticket suck up all the media attention, but our city and state is witnessing the biggest political shake-up in recent memory, including one pivotal Seattle City Council election and state races that will have a major impact in the Legislature. This year, the Washington Bus Education Fund and The Stranger have teamed up to host a seafaring extravaganza to let YOU shape that future. Watch candidates sweat through salty inquisitions, sing sea shanties, and lip-synch for their land-lubbin’ lives—all hosted by Seattle drag icon Miss Texas 1988! Your voice will determine the winner, so come ready to scream your head off. Bring your own towels. (Madame Lou's, 2505 First Ave, 7:30 pm, free, 18+) STRANGER PROMO TEAM.
Corkscrew used in downtown Seattle stabbing
In an incident that disrupted the calm of a Sunday afternoon, Seattle police apprehended a 52-year-old man following a stabbing with a corkscrew in downtown Seattle. The altercation, which took place in the vicinity of City Hall Park, left one man injured and prompted a swift response from local law enforcement.
Olympics: Rielly Milne, Evan Olson, and Jacob Plihal Profiles
The next athletes we are taking a look at are all rowers, Jacob Plihal, Evan Olson, and Riley Milne. Jacob Plihal is from Vashon Island and will be making his first appearance on Team USA in the Olympics. Plihal went to Vashon Island High School before heading to Northeastern where he competed for the Huskies. Plihal was the captain of the team and decided to pursue a career in rowing. He secured his spot in the Olympics at the final qualifying event in Lucerne, Switzerland where he won the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds to lock his place in Paris. Plihal will be competing in the men’s single sculls. Plihal has been on five National teams but this is his first time on the Olympic team.
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
WA Fish & Wildlife Says, “Don’t Float The Icicle”
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery are recommending people no longer float the waters of Icicle Creek. The agencies say water levels in the creek have reached their summertime lows, which means inner tubing the creek will take a long time and include sections where walking would be necessary.
12s might find Seahawks' top 'challenge' warning hilarious
Like every NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks have some parts of the team that the organization views as strengths and some as weaknesses. Seattle's offensive line is a huge unknown and no one would consider that currently as one of the best pieces of the team. The wide receiver group, in contrast, should be good.
Investigation underway of death of 43-year-old female inmate
EVERETT—Around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, a 43-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive inside her cell at the Snohomish County Jail. The inmate was housed in a single occupancy cell in maximum security housing. As a corrections deputy and inmate worker were delivering lunch to inmates, the adult female...
Nika Muhl's New Photo Celebrating Boyfriend's Birthday Turns Heads
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl entered the WNBA with a beloved fanbase that stemmed from her time as a UConn Husky. But the Croatian sensation has attracted a ton of new eyes since she was drafted by the Storm with the No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft; largely due to her iconic ...
$250M superyacht Liva O draws 'big' attention on Seattle's Lake Union
SEATTLE - The superyacht LIVA O, owned by billionaire Stephen Orenstein, has made a notable appearance on Seattle's Lake Union. Measuring 387 feet, LIVA O is the largest superyacht ever built by the esteemed German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen. For comparison, a Washington state Olympic Class ferry measures 362 feet.
National Night Out Against Crime, Everett
EVERETT, JULY 24: The Everett Police Department is partnering with the local community for National Night Out Against Crime on August 6 to raise awareness about crime within neighborhoods. “This annual event is an opportunity to raise community awareness and to build a partnership with law enforcement and neighborhoods, to...
Motion opposing closure of King County's youth detention center moves forward
KING COUNTY, Wash. — A motion opposing the closure of King County's youth detention center is moving forward. King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn filed the motion against the county's Care and Closure initiative. The initiative would close the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center. It comes...
Fire-damaged Second Street building being fixed
SNOHOMISH — The former furniture store on Second Street that had a damaging fire last summer is now set to be under reconstruction. City permit documents show it will be a restoration job of the existing building. The fire damaged the building’s southeast corner. It took about five...
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