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Austin Prock Drives Cornwell Chevy To The Top Once Again
Point leader Austin Prock will start his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS from a familiar position Sunday when he chases the Funny Car championship in the 35th NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The 28-year-old grandson of former NHRA touring pro Tom Prock claimed the No. 1 qualifying position for...
Seattle's DEEL Seeks Input for Student Telehealth Services, Calls for Provider Applications
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) in Seattle recently announced that they are actively accepting applications for the Telehealth Services for Students & Youth Request for Information (RFI). As posted on DEEL’s official website, this RFI is part of an initiative to gather data on providing supportive telehealth care tailored to the mental well-being needs of Seattle's young students. The submission window for this RFI began on Wednesday, June 26 and will run through Wednesday, July 24. Interested telehealth service providers can access to apply on DEEL's website.
Community comes together to save crow stuck in tree at Tacoma's Point Defiance Park
TACOMA, Wash. — Several community members gathered to rescue a crow trapped in a tree on Sunday. The rescue mission started at Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, where someone found it hanging upside down in a tree. Its leg was stuck in fishing line. Several people at Owen Beach worked...
Jerry Miller, Co-Founding Guitarist of Moby Grape, Dies at 81
Jerry Miller, co-founder and guitarist of 1960s San Francisco rock band Moby Grape, died on Saturday, July 20, in Tacoma, Washington. He was 81. A Moby Grape Facebook fan page broke the news, according to a report from Deadline. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” the post reads. “Jo...
An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth with Symphony Tacoma
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Experience an unforgettable evening with Tony & Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth LIVE at the Pantages Theater, accompanied by the magnificent Symphony Tacoma. Known for her iconic performances in Wicked, Glee, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kristin has captivated audiences with her...
MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival Celebrates a Multifaceted South Sound Community
Like a dazzling piece of artwork, MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival, will gather many facets of the South Sound for a weekend of music, dance, cuisine and multicultural appreciation for all ages. MOSAIC is free to attend and will take place at Tacoma’s Wright Park on July 27 and 28.
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
Medina's first mansion is for sale - Unreal Estate
MEDINA, Wash — The first mansion ever built in Medina is for sale – and it brings more than a century of charm to the market. Known as “The Gables,” the home was established in 1903 and construction was completed in 1908 – long before bridges connected Seattle to the East Side.
Companies answer Tumwater’s search for arborist to re-evaluate Davis-Meeker Oak
Five firms and one consulting professional responded to Tumwater’s Request for Quote (RFQ) as the city searches for an arborist to provide another risk assessment of the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak. Mayor Debbie Sullivan decided in June to pause the removal of the 400-year-old tree, as demanded by members...
Cashmere's Simonson scores Hall of Fame honor after 44 years of officiating
CASHMERE– After 44 years of officiating sports games both in the local area and statewide, Cashmere local Steve Simonson is looking forward to his induction into the Washington Officials Association (WOA) Hall of Fame. Simonson originally grew up in Indiana, making the move out to Washington in 1976. After...
Washington town with no exit roads prepared to evacuate by ferry as wildfire grows
The Pioneer fire spreading along the northeast side of Lake Chelan in Central Washington is burning roughly three miles from the town of Stehekin — a lakeside community of about 100 people that is only accessible by boat or plane.
Head West Studio in Napavine strives for a kind and genuine environment for hairdressing
Head West Studio, a hair salon located at 106 E. Washington St. in Napavine, is the place to be for a great cut in a calm and welcoming environment. Koral Working, the owner and one of the
Sirens: Beer bottle thrown through window; woman arrested for assault; prowler damages vehicle; frozen drink thrown at employee
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Malicious mischief • Just after 7 a.m. on July 19, a citizen reported a beer bottle was thrown through the window of a house in the 1000 block of North
Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center Breaks Ground on New Arena in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE – Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center will soon break ground on its new primary arena at their forthcoming 12-acre home in Sunnyslope. This pivotal moment marks a significant milestone in their Double the Capacity capital campaign, aimed at expanding their facilities and services to better serve the greater Wenatchee Valley community.
Gordon Goes At Grays Harbor
ELMA, Wash. — Big wins have been piling up for Dominic Gordon this past month but none have been bigger than a win at Grays Harbor Raceway in the 360 Hall of Fame Battle Royal. The win on night number two of the Northwest Speedweek Tour paid $5,000. Dominic...
Heroic Kids: Three 11-Year-Olds Thwart Abduction of 6-Year-Old Girl at Ice Cream Truck
Police in Washington are praising three “selfless” and “amazing” 11-year-old girls for thwarting an alleged kidnapping attempt after they noticed the 6-year-old victim “looked afraid," RadarOnline.com has learned.Around 8:20 p.m. on July 16, officers responded to an apartment complex in Kent regarding an attempted kidnapping in progress, Front Page Detectives reported.The 911 caller said they “witnessed the man picking her up while she screamed and stated that the man did not appear to be a relative.”Officers arrived within minutes of the call and were able to locate the suspect thanks to the caller’s “excellent description of the man," police noted.The...
The 22nd Annual Pickersfest Music Festival Returns to Winlock on August 2 to 4
Music fans will be returning to beautiful Winolequa Park, just outside the city of Winlock, the first weekend in August, for the 22nd annual Pickersfest Music Festival. The festival officially starts on Friday, August 2nd and runs through Sunday morning, August 4th. The three-day music event will feature acoustic music,...
Fatal three-car crash on Highway 26 claims lives of Washington couple
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Highway 26 Sunday afternoon. At 1:45 p.m., near milepost 32 on Highway 26, police say a westbound Volkswagen Tiguan, driven by a female juvenile, entered the eastbound lanes for an unknown reason and struck an eastbound BMW 540. The BMW spun into the westbound lanes and was struck by a westbound Tesla 3, driven by 40-year-old Renee Ann Dejarnatt.
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