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Thieves steal hundreds of cars from airport hotels, parking lots, KING 5 Investigators find
SEATAC, Wash. — Hundreds of travelers to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport each year are falling victim to car thieves and prowlers, the KING 5 Investigators have found. Hotels and motels that offer "park-n-fly" or "stay-n-fly" packages are favorites of car thieves, which routinely target their lots. Some of the best-known names in lodging have the most crimes, and they leave customers on the hook, according to data reviewed by KING 5.
Fire Blotter | Nut Allergy Emergency; Raging River Rescue; Choking Incident
EMTs were dispatched to North Fork Farms event center for the report of an individual suffering an allergic reaction to nuts. The patient reported blurry vision but had not administered an epi pen. The person was transported to the hospital. July 21, 2024. Crews responded to a residence in the...
Body found on beach in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood
SEATTLE - Police are investigating after a man's body was found on a beach in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood on Friday. According to Seattle Police, the body was discovered shortly after 1:30 p.m. south of the Fauntleroy Ferry dock, near Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Wildwood Place. Police say the...
Gee Scott’s immediate takeaways from Seahawks training camp
KIRO radio host and media personality Gee Scott was at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) where the Seattle Seahawks began training camp for the upcoming 2024 season under first-time head coach Mike Macdonald. “All in all, it was a great day. The fans were out there,” Gee said on...
Futsal courts coming to Moses Lake
Jul. 26—MOSES LAKE — The Harrison K. Dano Park next to the Boys and Girls Club McGraw Clubhouse in Moses Lake is getting an addition, thanks to the city, the Seattle Sounders and a former Moses Lake resident. "RAVE Sports, which is the charitable arm of the Seattle Sounders, (is) partnering with us on two futsal courts at Harrison K. Dano Park," said Moses Lake Parks, Recreation and Cultural ...
Snoqualmie passes $62 million plan for future city projects
During its July 8 meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council voted to approve the $62 million 2025-2030 Non-Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to guide investments and improvements to the city’s parks, infrastructure and transportation. The CIP, a financial management tool required by the Washington State Growth Management Act for estimating...
Boeing admits defrauding US government, forced to pay hundreds of millions
Boeing admits it defrauded the U.S. government following two deadly crashes several years ago, and now the company is forced to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars and make some serious changes. The Department of Justice just released its findings and punishments regarding Boeing’s inability to make significant safety...
Man shot, killed in Tacoma homicide Saturday
TACOMA, Wash. - A man is dead after police in Tacoma say they found him shot early in the morning. Just before 2 a.m. on July 27, TPD responded to reports of a shooting in the area of South Hosmer Street and South 93rd Street in Tacoma. Police say they...
Rooftop shooter kills a man at Art Walk in Pioneer Square
Detectives are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred during an art celebration in Pioneer Square. The incident took place on Thursday night, just before 9:30 p.m., when a suspect opened fire from the rooftop of a building in the 400 Block of Occidental Avenue South. Authorities said a report...
Columbia City Beat Walk: A South Seattle Block Party Like No Other
The Columbia City Beat Walk, a vibrant celebration of community, art, and culture, took place this month in the heart of Seattle's South End. Now in its third decade and produced by the visionary Tisha Gallow, this lively event has become a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike. This...
231-Unit Housing Hilltop Brings New Affordable Housing to Tacoma, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Aug. 3
TACOMA, WA – July 25, 2024 — Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is inviting the community to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its largest affordable housing project in twenty years, Housing Hilltop. The event will be held in front of Housing Hilltop South on August 3rd at 11 AM, and will feature music, special guest speakers, and food.
Feel Good Friday: Giving Back, a Friendly Robot, and Backyard-Design Ideas
In an effort to ease the financial burden of buying school supplies for a new school year, Verizon Wireless and investment company Round Room are hosting their 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway in the South Sound. Get more details here. How to Curate Cool Outdoor Spaces. We chatted with...
Tacoma PD: Man holds store owner at gunpoint over cup of ice
TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma Police say a man pulled a gun on someone over a cup of ice. Investigators say it happened around 4 a.m. Thursday at an unnamed business on the 3600 block of S Center Street. Police say a woman walked into the business, grabbed a cup of...
Anna Zivarts & Tom Fucoloro Social & Book Event
Tacoma, Wash. – Join Downtown On the Go, The Urbanist, and friends for a two part book event with Anna Zivarts and Tom Fucoloro on Saturday August 3rd! Registration encouraged at downtownonthego.org. Anna Zivarts is a low-vision parent, nondriver and author of When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering...
New Animals Move into Tropical Reef Aquarium
Over 40 marine animal species joined the Tropical Reef Aquarium this month, adding to the roster of more than 130 species already living there!. The new residents include four new blacktip reef sharks, a tasseled wobbegong shark, a grey reef shark, a black blotched ray, and dozens of tropical fish, including a spectacular humphead wrasse. There are now six shark species in the aquarium’s Outer Reef habitat and another two shark species reside in the Lagoon. There are now 21 sharks total in the Tropical Reef Aquarium, with more still to come!
BACK IN TIME - 1914: Community devastated by accidental shooting death
110 years ago July 30, 1914 Seldom has this community been so grievously shocked as when the news was received Saturday morning that Miss Viola Truesdale had been shot and killed and her sister, Pauline, seriously wounded by the accidental discharge of a revolver at Tacoma, Washington. The girls left their home at Powell Butte the first of this month to visit relatives in Tacoma and it was just as...
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