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Former Seahawks second-round pick returns to Seattle for workout
Could a recent draft pick find himself back in a Seattle Seahawks uniform?. As part of Thursday’s training camp practice, the Seahawks brought in (among others) safety Marquise Blair for a workout (first reported by Corbin Smith). Blair has not been on an NFL active roster since a handful of games with the Carolina Panthers in 2022.
It’s almost time for Seafair’s big weekend: Blue Angels and hydroplanes
A Seattle tradition renews the first weekend in August as the air show and the hydroplanes come to town for Seafair Weekend. Since 1966, the Blue Angels have been performing in Seattle. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester Nimitz, had a vision to create a flight exhibition team in 1946, The idea was to raise the public’s interest in naval aviation and boost Navy morale. Their mission is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.
Lakewood City Manager July 26 Info Bulletin
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WA man accused of targeting, scamming elderly people arrested
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Lakewood Police have arrested Timothy Baugh, a man they say is notorious for targeting and scamming elderly individuals. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree theft of a vulnerable adult, first-degree theft and failure to obtain a business license. In court Friday, Baugh pleaded not guilty. Police say...
Des Moines City Council approves Marina Steps Project, floating charging station; hears concerns about Masonic home & more at Thursday night’s meeting
The Des Moines City Council meeting on Thursday night, July 25, 2024 was marked by passionate public input and critical decisions about the city’s future. Residents voiced pleas to preserve local history, address public safety concerns, and protect the environment. Meanwhile, councilmembers grappled with financial challenges and the city’s...
Hot Dogs & Hot Rods – A National Night Out Celebration
Submitted by United Methodist Church at Lakewood. Hot Dogs & Hot Rods – A National Night Out Community Celebration! Tuesday, August 6th, 4pm to 7pm at The United Methodist Church at Lakewood. 6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Come, bring your family & join us for this FREE & fun event for all ages! We’ll have hot dogs fresh off the grill and cool classic cars to check out! Happening in the upper parking lot of the church campus, located off Flora Street. Call 253-588-2118 for more information. Hope to see you there!
Lombardi’s of Mill Creek closing its doors on August 24
MUKILTEO—Lombardi’s of Mill Creek is inviting guests to visit between now and Saturday, August 24, to say goodbye and enjoy your favorite Lombardi dish with us!. “We have loved serving the Mill Creek and North Bothell community over the last 12 years,” said Diane Symms. “Many guests have become long-time regulars and friends. Come and dine with us for more of your favorite Lombardi’s dishes and to say your goodbyes to our amazing team members who have helped to make this restaurant a vibrant place to dine and share with family and friends.”
Everett police arrest man for attempted kidnapping and rape
EVERETT, Wash. — Everett police arrested a man who attempted to kidnap and rape a woman Thursday morning. At around 10:28 a.m., Everett officers responded to an "assault in progress" near 39th St. and Hoyt Ave. after a woman called 911 to report that she'd been "jumped." During the...
Pierce County Deputies Rescue Car Thieves from Puyallup River
Two young car thieves are lucky to be alive after trying to run from police into a river!. Daring but Dumb River Escape Ends with Arrests After Tacoma Car Chase. In a dramatic turn of events yesterday (July 24, 2024), Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies successfully arrested two young car thief suspects after a high-stakes vehicle chase and river rescue. The incident began when deputies located a stolen vehicle in Tacoma. After the deputies tried to pull over the suspects, the vehicle fled and led to a pursuit that ended in the river behind a Fred Meyer store in Puyallup.
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
School resource officers won’t be at certain Kent high schools in 2024-25
Both Kentwood and Kentlake high schools will not have school resource officers (SROs) next year, despite the growing advocacy for that role to return throughout many school districts in Washington. The staffing shortage within the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has made the office too thin to divert officers to...
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
Man Caught with Nearly 100,000 Fentanyl Pills and Five Firearms Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison
Emmanuel Xaiver Hunter, a 25-year-old from Puyallup, WA, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for drug trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hunter admitted carrying the firearm in connection to his drug trafficking activities.
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
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