Brinnon
LATEST NEWS
Weekend Reads | Seattle’s Traffic Scorecard
This weekend’s read is the “INRIX 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard.” INRIX is a Seattle-area company, a spinoff of Microsoft, that collects and analyzes traffic data and uses it to build predictive models that help cities — and commuters — manage local traffic. The company’s annual “scorecard” ranks urban areas according to their “congestion impact,” the average number of hours lost by commuters to traffic congestion weighted by the size of the city.
Seattle's Only News Quiz
The Stranger depends on your continuing support to provide articles like this one. In return, we pledge our ongoing commitment to truthful, progressive journalism and serving our community. So if you’re able, please consider a small recurring contribution. Thank you—you are appreciated!
Woman dies after crashing stolen car into Issaquah police cruiser and another vehicle
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A woman who was driving a stolen car died after ramming a police cruiser and crashing into another car earlier this week in Issaquah. Jillian Lewis, 36, of Seattle, died on Wednesday, according to a report from the King County Medical Examiner. According to Issaquah police,...
Disgraced Seattle Cop Comes Out as Gay Following Allegations From Women
After facing allegations from 4 female police officers, Diaz, a former Seattle Police Chief, shares his side of the story with a radio talk show host. Adrien Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, denies the multiple allegations made by four female police officers. Claims of Discrimination and Harassment. The allegations...
Husky Kickoff Countdown - 35 Days
We're less than 40 days away from the start of the 2024 Football season! Washington will host Weber State on August 31, and to count down the days to kickoff we've decided to take a look at the players that have worn the jerseys of each day in question. Chris...
Detectives Investigating Homicide in Yesler Terrace Neighborhood
Seattle Police Department Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man deceased early Saturday morning. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a male shot around East Spruce Street and Broadway. Police arrived and located a male with a multiple gunshot wound. Officers attempted life-saving...
College hoops star Hailey Van Lith’s journey continues at Paris Olympics
SEATTLE - It's almost hard to remember a time when Hailey Van Lith was only Washington's. A prodigious basketball talent, Van Lith has emerged as one of the most recognizable women's basketball stars amid a rising wave of interest in the sport. Her skills on the court have taken her from Cashmere - the small town of fewer than 3,300 residents nestled on U.S. Route 2 between Leavenworth and Wenatchee - to Louisville, Ky., Baton Rouge, La., and soon, Fort Worth, Texas, for her 2024-25 season with TCU.
Seattle parents say 'something bigger' needs to be done to address youth gun violence
SEATTLE — Parents and community members south of downtown Seattle gathered to say enough is enough. Friday evening’s “Justice for our Youth” event was all about solutions – the problem? – how to keep our young people safe from gun violence. Community leaders say...
Remember the Newberry geothermal project? It’s back with new tech in bid to achieve ‘economic extraction’ of earth’s heat
SEATTLE (KTVZ) -- Mazama Energy Inc., a company founded by Alta Rock Energy and Blade Energy Partners, has announced the start of work on a new demonstration project at AltaRock Energy’s Newberry Geothermal site in Central Oregon, operated by Davenport Newberry Holdings, and ARE. NewsChannel 21 has reported on previous work at or plans for The post Remember the Newberry geothermal project? It’s back with new tech in bid to achieve ‘economic extraction’ of earth’s heat appeared first on KTVZ.
Seafair removes drill team from lineup citing safety concerns
After Seafair organizers pulled their participation due to safety concerns following a gun flashing incident at the Chinatown Parade, nearly 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Dolls and Gents Drill Team to be reinstated at the 2024 Torchlight Parade.
Military personnel ride Sound Transit free during Fleet Week July 29 to August 4, 2024
Sound Transit is honoring members of the military during Seafair by providing free transit service July 29 to August 4, 2024. During Seattle Fleet Week, members and former members of the Armed Forces, including active duty, veterans and retirees, can ride free on Link light rail, Sounder commuter trains and Sound Transit Express buses.
Silver Alert activated for missing woman in Seattle
SEATTLE - The Washington State Patrol has activated a Silver Alert for a woman with dementia who went missing in the Seattle area on Friday. Maria Chang, 69, was last seen around 4:30 p.m. Friday at Yale Ave. N in South Lake Union. Chang is described as 5'2", 120 lbs,...
Scam and Fraud Prevention workshop for Seniors at the Senior Activity Center
Join us at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Activity Center for an in-person cyber security training by F5 experts!. With over 60 years of combined IT experience, our presenters will share practical advice on spotting and avoiding scams online. The presentation will focus on email scams, phone scams, fraudulent...
Seattle voters to decide on who will serve in citywide position
SEATTLE — Seattle voters will soon decide which two candidates should advance to the November general election in the race for a citywide position. Position 8 is on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary and all Seattle voters will have a say in who advances. This is the only city council race in Seattle this election.
Rojas, Moore, Robles hit consecutive HRs in 1st, Mariners beat White Sox 10-0
CHICAGO -- Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles hit consecutive homers in Seattle’s eight-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday night to end a three-game slide. George Kirby pitched seven strong innings and Jorge Polanco added a two-run drive in the...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.