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Staffing crisis in Seattle Police Department. Interim Chief Sue Rahr seeks support for more police officers, faster hiring process.
Seattle, Washington – Interim Chief Sue Rahr reiterated in a crucial meeting with the Seattle City Council on Tuesday the pressing need of hiring additional police officers in response to growing crime rates and a major personnel shortfall inside the agency. This call to action stands in sharp contrast to earlier initiatives meant to cut police budgets.
AT&T closes store at Broadway and Pike as Harvard Market shopping center adapts to shifting Capitol Hill commercial real estate demand
The company says it is simply responding to changing “shopping habits” of Seattle mobile phone consumers as the AT&T store at Pike and Broadway has been permanently closed. “Consumer shopping habits continue to change, and we’re changing with them,” an AT&T spokesperson tells CHS. “That means serving customers...
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,...
Washington Attorney General’s Office tasked with investigating $42 million tort claim filed against it
A recent $42 million tort claim filed against the State Attorney General’s Office and its client Washington State University stemming from a police use of force database project has been handed over to the AGO’s Tort Claim Division to investigate. In his tort claim filed to the Department...
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.
Oregon and Washington top wildfire priority in the U.S.
With 38 large, uncontained wildfires actively burning 838,908 acres of land across Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region is currently the top firefighting priority in the U.S. Roughly 91.5% of the 838,908 acres burning across the region are located in Oregon, making the state the top firefighting concern in the region and the country. Daily reports released by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which helps coordinate the deployment of firefighting resources in Oregon and Washington, show that the federal government has given the region the...
Mariners Manager Scott Servais Issues Final Thoughts on Ty France After Departure
Ty France was designated for assignment on Tuesday by the Seattle Mariners and manager Scott Servais issued some final thoughts on his M's tenure before Tuesday's loss to the Angels.
Bellevue's Blueprint for Success: New Park, Bridge, and Mini City Hall Expansion Highlighted on 'Lake to Lake'
Bellevue is stepping up its community game with a new park and bridge, alongside an expanded Mini City Hall, as captured on the city's own news show, Lake to Lake. The latest episode, hosted by Michelle DeGrand, delves into the city's blueprint for flourishing – showcasing how Bellevue's strategy and provision of robust services poise it for triumph.
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State
Here’s Where 12 Big Lots Stores Are Closing in Washington State. So many retailers are closing these days and sadly a Washington State favorite is closing twelve stores in the PNW. Is Big Lots Closing In Washington State? What Stores Are Closing In WA?. I remember the first time...
Wednesday Dots: B1G Week
Good morning! We’ve got some dots for you to kick things off today, so let’s get right into it. The Seattle Times’ Andy Yamashita is at Big Ten Media days in Indianapolis. He has a report stating, among other things, UW is picked to finish tenth in the conference, behind schools like Nebraska and Rutgers. Read more here.
Harrell Proposes Urgent Public Safety Investments In Mid-Year Supplemental Budget Package
Last week, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced a series of public safety investments as part of his Mid-Year Supplemental budget package, building on the 2023-2024 adopted budget. Designed to address emerging needs in the city, the mayor’s supplemental budget proposal will provide additional funding to the Community Assisted Response and...
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