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Drive-by on I Street | Auburn police blotter
Drive-by shooting: Auburn police were dispatched on Aug. 26 after receiving a report at approximately 1:50 p.m. regarding a weapons offense. According to the department’s public information log, a drive-by shooting occurred in the 10 block of I Street Southeast in Auburn. Law enforcement collected 21 bullet casings as evidence in the incident. According to the log, the shooting resulted in damages to multiple vehicles. The log listed no victims and no suspects in the incident.
Kent Seaplane Pilot, Alan L. Williams, Dies at 74 Following Lake Meridian Crash
Tragedy has struck the skies over Lake Meridian in Kent as local pilot Alan L. Williams, 74, succumbed to injuries following a seaplane crash that occurred on August 24. According to Kent Reporter, Williams passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, surrounded by family and loved ones. In a heartrending moment, his wife of 50 years, alongside their four sons and other family members, were present as he departed.
Firefighters respond again to fire at same Kent abandoned house
For the fourth time in the last eight months, firefighters extinguished a fire at an abandoned house in the 100 block of Naden Avenue South in Kent. Firefighters responded at about 1:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 to the fire, according to a Aug. 30 email from Puget Sound Fire spokesperson Pat Pawlak. The house sits just south of West Meeker Street and east of Highway 167.
2024 Washington Huskies football: 3 Weber State Wildcats to Watch
The Jedd Fisch era of Washington Huskies football gets underway this evening. As the Washington Huskies start things up in the Big Ten, they’ll host the Weber State Wildcats for their first game of their year. The Huskies are coming off a national championship game appearance, but this is...
SAVE THE DATE: Cider & Ale Trail will return to downtown Kent on Saturday, Oct. 12
SAVE THE DATE: All are invited to Kent Downtown Partnership’s Cider & Ale Trail on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 – a flavor-filled adventure through local businesses, each hosting a cidery, brewery or distillery. Discover a new favorite. Grab a six-pack or a bottle and take your delicious find...
More Money Coming to Washington for Housing for People With Disabilities
Washington is getting a boost in funding to help subsidize rent for adults living with disabilities. The state will get $8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which announced last week it would be awarding nearly $140 million in grants nationwide to 18 state housing agencies as part of its Section 811 Project Rental Assistance for Persons with Disabilities program.
Teachers Preparing for New School Year
Sunset teachers and staff spend 3 full days together learning new literacy curriculum and diving into creating a great a new school year for students. They also added a little movement and fun into one of the days by participating in some fun minute to win it games. The new theme for Sunset teachers this year is “Do The Math”- multiply kindness, add compassion, subtract fear and end division. The sunset staff is excited to welcome all our students back and meet all the new students too!
Boeing Leases 1MM SQFT Warehouse at Bridge Industrial’s Development in Milton
The aerospace giant Boeing is once again expanding its presence in the Puget Sound region with another large industrial lease. In a move that underscores its commitment to expanding production and strengthening its supply chain, Boeing has signed one of the largest industrial leases in recent years, securing a sprawling 1.03 million square foot warehouse in Milton, just south of Seattle, according to industry reports. The lease, which fills the first phase of Bridge Industrial’s Bridge Point I-5 Seattle development, is nearly the size of Boeing’s Renton factory, where it produces the 737 Max jet.
Man pleads not guilty to fatally stabbing 19-year-old in Federal Way
Charges have been filed against a suspect accused of fatally stabbing a passenger while driving in a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in Federal Way. Jeffery Scott was charged with second-degree murder in death of Patriot Lemay, 19, and then was charged with two counts of assault in the second degree in the stabbing of two other people. Scott pleaded not guilty on Aug. 21.
Downtown Seattle transforms into gamer's paradise for PAX West 20th anniversary
PAX West is here for its 20th anniversary and downtown Seattle is brimming with excitement for the gaming convention. The Seattle Convention Center has essentially transformed into a gaming hub that welcomes gamers of all ages, interests, and experience levels. To put it plainly, there is something for everyone at PAX West.
Match Preview: Seattle Reign Aims for Victory Against Racing Louisville
Seattle Reign travels to face Racing Louisville on Saturday, August 31, following a vital win against the North Carolina Courage. Head coach Laura Harvey is unavailable due to health issues, leaving Scott Parkinson in charge. The Reign desperately seek a road win, having struggled away this season, while every match is crucial for their playoff aspirations. With recent momentum from their last game, they aim to capitalize on that confidence.
Big Ten Network sets up website for Washington Huskies fans impacted by Comcast issue
The start of the 2024 Washington Huskies football season might get disrupted for a few fans. Unfortunately, the Washington Huskies, Oregon Ducks, UCLA Bruins, and USC Trojans are caught up as collateral damage in the dispute between the Big Ten Network and Comcast Xfinity. The two entities are currently caught...
With First Hill home finally set for demolition and redevelopment, Seattle arts nomad Love City Love in search of new start
Nomadic Seattle arts venue Love City Love is searching for its next home as the end of August brings the end of its stay in a former First Hill dental office on land set to host a mass timber apartment building. “Love City Love emerged as a blank canvas for...
Seattle Boosts Student Safety with Traffic Calming Measures and Innovative 'Blue Mountain' Curb Bulbs
Seattle students are set to enjoy a safer trek to their classrooms this year, thanks to a series of safety enhancements implemented around numerous schools. Among the improvements, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has introduced new traffic calming measures like speed cushions and better crosswalks in various neighborhoods, as detailed in a recent SDOT blog post. One example is at Adams Elementary in Ballard, where curb extensions, also known as curb bulbs, have been added to shorten crossing distances and slow down vehicular speed.
Mariners' Mitch Haniger: On bench Friday
Haniger is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels. Haniger will yield to Mitch Garver at DH on Friday, marking Haniger's third time missing the starting lineup in four games. Friday's contest marks the first time in 2024 that Haniger hasn't been in the starting nine against a left-handed pitcher.
Join the chain gang – Highline Public Schools seeking workers for football chain crews
Highline Public Schools is seeking workers to join its “chain crews” for its upcoming football season. These are the crews you see on the sidelines during football games, holding the 1st down markers connected to 10-yard chains. No prior experience is required – just a passion for football...
Heat advisory in effect for Timbers-Sounders match at Providence Park
With temperatures anticipated to be above 90 degrees at the start of Saturday's Portland Timbers-Seattle Sounders FC match, sealed sports drinks and bottled water as well as empty water bottles will be allowed into Providence Park for the game. Additionally, the Guest Services Center located near Gate D on the...
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Labor Day Weekend: Aug 30–Sept 2, 2024
It's Labor Day weekend, so we've put in the work to round up all of the cheap and cheerful events around town into one handy guide. Read on for picks from the Seattle Indies Expo to Un Verano con Aquí Mercado and from Alki Beach Pride to an Yvie Oddly book reading with Matt Baume. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week and our destination restaurant picks.
Podcast: The Seattle Public Libraries’ Homework Help Program
Seattle Public Libraries is seeking volunteers for their Homework Help program, a free after-school tutoring service that supports K-12 students. The program is looking for volunteer tutors to help make a positive impact on students’ education as the new school year approaches. Elisa murray from Seattle Public Library joins the Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss the program and the need for volunteers. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.
Routine litter stop turns into arrest of serial home burglars
What started as a routine litter citation — after a Bellevue police officer noticed a piece of trash thrown on the ground– turned into the arrest of three individuals responsible for multiple home burglaries that occurred throughout the region this summer. According to court documents obtained by FOX...
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