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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...
[LISTS] Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures
Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures For July 26th - July 28th, 2024. It's boat race weekend here in the Tri-Cities so expect some slowdowns around Columbia Park in Kennewick but if you hitting the roads in Washington, several roads are closed down due to wildfires. Several wildfires have closed...
Senior falls out of wheelchair | Fire blotter
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 291 calls for service between July 15 and July 21, among them the following:. Aid call: 8 p.m. (Pacific). Firefighters responded to a senior citizen who had fallen out of her wheelchair, injuring her feet. Firefighters treated the woman on scene, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further care.
Emerald Downs: Jockey Power Rankings Edition #12; Krigger’s huge week keeps him on top!
(Auburn, WA) Kevin Krigger set a new standard for wins in a week this season getting his picture take 7 times including in a Stakes Winner’s Circle. Let’s get to this week’s Power Rankings!. 2024 Power Rankings #12. #1 Kevin Krigger (Last week #1) Kevin Krigger rose...
Federal Way man involved in multimillion-dollar boosting operation
Millions of dollars were illegally made off of stolen goods sold on eBay in South King County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two Western Washington men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 criminal counts related to their alleged conspiracy to traffic in stolen goods.
Man injured after machete attack in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
SEATTLE - A 35-year-old man is recovering after he was attacked with a machete Thursday night in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. According to police, the man walked into a clinic off East Yesler Way in the Central District after 6:30 p.m. He had multiple cuts when he arrived. Officers responded shortly...
Fire Destroys 25 Tiny Homes In Seattle Shelter, Leaving 28 People Homeless
In the early hours of last Thursday morning, a devastating fire engulfed a Seattle shelter made up of 25 tiny homes, leaving 28 individuals displaced. The Seattle Fire Department successfully extinguished the flames, but the impact on the residents and the community is substantial. Although the flames also damaged a...
Charley Royer, Seattle’s longest serving mayor, dies at 84
Charles “Charley” Royer, who served as Seattle’s mayor from 1978-1990, died Friday morning at his home in Gearhart, Oregon. Royer was born in Oregon, where he studied journalism at the University of Oregon. He worked at KOIN in Portland, and later KING in Seattle, where he worked closely with his brother Bob, who died before him. According to a statement released on Friday evening, he was co-chair of Friends of the Seattle Waterfront Committee and a former chairman and member of the Ballpark Public Facilities District. “As the 48th mayor of Seattle, he accrued multiple accomplishments over his 12 years leading the city, tackling a number of issues ranging from healthcare, housing and poverty. His accomplishments included gaining public support for precedent-setting low-income housing ballot measures in 1981 (the Senior Housing Bond) and in 1986 (the Low-Income Multi-family Levy). This established an ongoing city commitment to putting forward low-income housing measures to the Seattle public, offered and renewed by every mayor since 1990.”
Seattle Mariners Target Cubs Outfielder Seiya Suzuki for Offensive Reinforcement
The Seattle Mariners are facing offensive struggles and potential trades ahead of the MLB deadline present an opportunity for improvement, with the Chicago Cubs potentially being a trade partner. Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, hitting .261/.332/.461 with 13 home runs this season, could provide a boost to the Mariners' lineup, offering a 123 wRC+ making him a valuable addition. Despite defensive concerns, Suzuki's strong offensive numbers and hitting abilities make him a desirable option for the Mariners.
Opening day at Snoqualmie splash pad delayed
Unopened boxes labeled “SNOQUALMIE” and “SNOQUALMIE BEAR” and piles of dirt sit surrounded by a chain-link fence at the future site of the Snoqualmie Community Park splash pad. Originally scheduled to open in July, the outdoor water feature and play space — at 35016 SE Ridge...
Bellevue Medical Office Building Sells: Future Hotel Planned
Seattle-based Kauri Investments Ltd. has purchased a medical office building and parcel in Bellevue for a future hotel development, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which brokered the sale. Kauri Investments acquired the property from Eye Clinic of Bellevue for $6.75 million, Cushman & Wakefield said in a news release announcing...
Criminals: A Man Was Arrested for Having Drugs in Luggage, Twice in a Week
A Man Was Arrested for Having Drugs in His Luggage Twice in a Week at the Same Airport. People get frustrated with airport security . . . but let's face it, they've got PLENTY of nonsense to be frustrated with too. Last week, a 43-year-old man flew from the Netherlands...
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