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MOSAIC festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright Park.
Garden City Church enjoys new home at historic building
The building most recently known as the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Tacoma now has new owners. Originally built in 1930 as a fraternal building, the structure has been owned by the Karpeles Manuscript Museum since 1991. The museum was one of several branches nationwide that houses rare historical documents. The...
Smith Adds Anthony Gilich As Assistant Coach
SEATTLE – Washington baseball coach Eddie Smith completed his first full-time coaching staff on Thursday with the announcement of Anthony Gilich as an assistant coach. Gilich will serve as UW's defensive coordinator. A veteran coach with deep ties to the state of Washington, Gilich comes to Montlake from Arizona...
Defiance transfer Faysal Bettache to FC Tulsa
The Tacoma Defiance have transferred leading scorer Faysal Bettache to FC Tulsa of the USL Championship, the team announced on Thursday. Rhode Island FC and El Paso Locomotive had also apparently expressed interest in Bettache. Although it appears Bettache was allowed to move on a free transfer, the Defiance will retain a sell-on percentage if he is eventually trasnferred abroad. “The club is grateful for all that Faysal brought to Defiance during his time here,” Sounders Director of Development Wade Webber said in a team release. “While he will always be a valued member of our team, we are excited...
Former Seattle mayor, KING 5 anchor Charles Royer passes away
SEATTLE — Former mayor of Seattle and KING 5 News anchor Charles "Charley" Royer passed away Friday morning, July 26. Royer was Seattle's longest-serving mayor, serving three terms from 1978 to 1990. As mayor, he worked to establish low-income housing measures in the city, implemented what is recognized as the national model of recycling and solid waste reduction, opened over 20 community health clinics, and more, according to a press release published on behalf of the family. In 1989, the National Urban Coalition even named Royer the Distinguished Urban Mayor of the Year.
Seafair removes drill team from lineup citing safety concerns
SEATTLE - 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. "After close discussions with the Seattle...
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...
Town & Country Markets debuts in-store restaurant
Seattle-area grocery chain Town & Country Markets is taking on restaurants with the debut of a market-to-table restaurant called Field House. The grocer collaborated with chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell on the concept’s menu, which serves up “classic favorites drawing inspiration from the markets’ pantries, seasonal ingredients and regional purveyors,” the announcement said.
Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas on Friday night in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen. Stanek, who turned 33 Friday, was 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA and seven saves...
Pedestrian struck while crossing Interstate 5 early Friday
A 22-year-old pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck and seriously injured while attempting to cross Interstate 5 at 220th Street Southwest early Friday morning, the Washington State Patrol reported. State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Kelsey Harding said that Liam Allen was injured around 1:30 a.m. Thursday after a semi-truck in the...
PHOTOS: Seattle Seahawks’ 1st-Round Pick Gets Exposed By Transgender Adult Star For Allegedly Owing Her Thousands Of Dollars For Her Services
The defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks was in the midst of getting ready for the 2024 season when his team posted a simple video of him and others coming out to the training camp field to greet fans and get to work. That post ended up getting some extra...
A New ‘Crochet Cafe’ Is Coming to Capitol Hill This Summer
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. Brace yourselves, party people — a hip new spot is coming to the nightlife district of Capitol Hill. Stitch Cafe, a coffee and tea shop that will double as a “crochet and crafting hub,” is opening later this summer, according to its Kickstarter.
Weekend closure of Kirkland's NE 85th St to impact the Softball World Series
KIRKLAND, Wash. - The summer construction season continues in Kirkland with a significant closure set to impact drivers and attendees of the Softball World Series this weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced a full closure of Northeast 85th Street between Kirkland Way/114th Avenue Northeast and 120th...
A Mariners-Marlins trade to help Seattle overcome surging Astros
The Seattle Mariners were in desperate need of some offense, and so they acquired outfielder and slugger Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays this morning. But that doesn't mean that they're done adding. They could always use some more offensive help, and for that, they could look to the Miami Marlins for some help.
MINI TAKES THE STATES 2024 comes to an end after epic journey through the western U.S.
Nearly 2,000 MINI owners from around the country rallied over 1,600 miles from Albuquerque, NM. to Seattle, Wash. MINI TAKES THE STATES (MTTS) 2024, an iconic MINI owners rally hosted by MINI USA, came to close this weekend in Seattle, Wash., after making an epic nine-day journey from Albuquerque, N.M. The highly anticipated event held every other summer attracted nearly 2,000 MINI owners who rallied more than 1,600 miles through five states and nine cities in the western U.S. Of those nearly 2,000 owners, 958 went 'all the way' and 517 were 'first timers'. On the road each day was an average of 650 MINI vehicles and a grand total of over 900 participating MINI vehicles, that number includes every Model Year and model type from the entire MINI lineup since 2002, as well as a few Classic Mini cars from pre-2000.
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