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Historian Roosevelt Smith remembered for passion, care for community
Roosevelt Smith has long collected and shared the history of the Black experience, in America and specifically in Kitsap County. Now, his name will be remembered as a pioneer like those before him. Smith, a historian who chronicled the pioneers of Kitsap's Black community and aired the country's history of...
Atlantic Street Center Expands Support for Underprivileged Families in South Seattle and Beyond
The Atlantic Street Center is doubling down on its commitment to diverse, underprivileged families and youth in South Seattle, King County, and North Pierce County, expanding its suite of services to meet a variety of crucial needs. According to details on the Seattle Human Interests blog, the center is enhancing programs across multiple fronts, including behavioral health, early learning, after-school assistance, and family support groups, along with mobile advocacy for individuals who have endured gender-based violence.
Teenage Girl Shot at Alderwood Mall
The Lynnwood Police Department confirmed an altercation between two groups of teenagers resulted in one teenager pulling and firing a gun inside the Alderwood mall. The altercation took place in the food court area of the Alderwood mall. All parties fled on foot and escaped the scene. An uninvolved teenaged...
Friends of Youth Opening Affordable Apartments in Kirkland for Young Adults
Kirkland-based nonprofit Friends of Youth is preparing to open a small residential community in the Eastside city at below-market rents for young adults earning 30%-50% of area median income. Iva Place Kirkland, anticipated to begin accepting residents by the end of this month, will serve adults ages 18-24. It’s located...
Washington State asks boaters to clean, drain and dry to prevent spreading invasive species
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Invasive Species Council and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to follow the “Clean, Drain, Dry” protocol for all boats and equipment in order to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species in Washington’s waterways.
Campaign to Close Pay Gap Deficit for Women in Washington
A campaign to close the gender pay gap in Washington called Activate 3.8 was launched by the Washington Women's Commission (WSWC) June 28th in Seattle. A study the National Partnership for Women and Families was reported by The Center Square claims women in Washington earned $18,400 less in wages than men in 2022. The gap is the second largest in the nation, behind Utah. There is a combined annual total of more than $1.6 trillion in gender pay gap in the U.S.
Washington energy choice initiative supporters turn in 431,000 voter signatures
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November’s ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news […]
Washington Woman to compete in Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — On Wednesday, competitors in the 2024 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest weighed in, and one of them is from Washington State. Forty-one-year-old Katie Prettyman is a competitor from Marysville. She is ranked #23 in the world by Major League Eating with a personal best of 16 hot dogs and buns.
Briarcrest Neighborhood work party in South Woods Saturday July 6, 2024
This Saturday, July 6, 2024 South Woods Work Party!. Which is actually pretty fun and not all work. 10am- 2pm. Come when you can. Park in the Shorecrest High School Parking Lot. Enter from 25th Ave NE and NE 153rd Street. Bring whatever tools you may have, such as a...
Mariners suffer 4th consecutive loss after falling to Baltimore Orioles 4-1
SEATTLE — Ryan O’Hearn had a key two-out, two-run double and later added a solo home run, Dean Kremer threw five shutout innings in his first start since late May, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Wednesday night. Baltimore won for the sixth time...
Seattle, Port of Seattle agreement will implement shore power across all berths
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a two-year agreement with the Port of Seattle to implement shore power into Terminal 46 and Pier 66 to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the city council’s Tuesday approval of the agreement, Seattle will become one of the first cruise ports in the U.S. to make shore power available at all of its berths. Currently shore power is...
Jerry Dipoto Gives Optimistic Report on Health of Pitcher Bryan Woo
The Seattle Mariners have lost several games off their American League West lead over the last two weeks, but they did get a silver lining this weekend in that it looks like starting pitcher Bryan Woo will be able to pitch again before the All-Star break.
Biscuit & Bean opens new location on Leary
The beloved Biscuit & Bean cafe is being reinvented: It’s now open on weekends in its new location at 5404 Leary Ave NW. The cafe—which used to be at 5905 15th Ave NW until it closed in 2022—posted the news on social media that Biscuit & Bean is now open weekends until they hire more staff.
Nika Muhl Fans ‘Scared’ After Latest Storm Roster Update
Despite receiving very little playing time, rookie Nika Muhl is one of the more popular players on the Seattle Storm. Drafted with the No. 14 pick in the second round of the 2024 WNBA draft, Muhl earned herself a roster spot on a Storm team that is capable of contending for a championship. On ...
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