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Washington summer storms help firefighters as drought deepens
SEATTLE - Drought conditions in central Washington have degraded slightly despite stretches of cooler and wetter weather conditions this summer. After rare thunderstorms brought lightning and heavy rain to the greater Seattle area, firefighters reported progress in battling wildfires across the region. On Monday, the remote Washington town of Stehekin...
Exciting: AAA Celebrating 120 Year Birthday in Washington
AAA Washington turns 120 this year and is celebrating its anniversary in major ways! As a thank-you to its 1.2 million members, AAA Washington is expanding current memberships some new benefits and perks at NO additioal cost. AAA Washington was founded 120 years ago by a group of Washingtonians obsessed...
Strained Washington State Ferries prepares for rush of riders over holiday weekend
(The Center Square) – Washington State Ferries is preparing for a busy Labor Day weekend as ridership trends recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The expected holiday rush comes amid staffing shortages leading to thousands of canceled sailings and questions regarding plans to replace retired vessels with more-expensive electric ships. The Washington State Department of Transportation anticipates more than 300,000 people will board its ferries throughout Labor Day weekend. ...
WSDA Asking You To Report Northern Giant Hornet Sightings
While no detections have been reported this year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking everyone to be on the lookout for the Northern Giant Hornet. Formerly known as the Asian Giant, the Northern Giant is the world’s largest hornet, coming in at 1.5”-2” in length. The hornet also has a large orange head with prominent eyes and a black and orange/yellow striped abdomen.
Wildfire Risks High Ahead of Labor Day in WA: Campfire Bans in Effect
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, if you're camping don't forget about the ongoing fire hazards in Washington State. THERE'S GOOD REASON FOR CAMPFIRE BANS IN THE STATE. Campfire bans remain in effect as dry conditions and elevated temperatures have created a prime environment for wildfires, with several significant fires still burning throughout the region. The Pioneer Fire, located along the shores of Lake Chelan, has become the largest in the state, consuming 38,735 acres and currently only 23% contained.
Washington Declared One of the ‘Loosest’ States in the Nation
Washington Declared One of the ‘Loosest’ States in the Nation. I grew up hearing the phrase, “live hard and play hard.” How about someone who professes to live tight or loose? My mind instantly went in a different direction, when reading about “loose people.” I’m assuming yours did too.
Free back-to-school supplies will be offered at SeaTac Farmers Market on Wednesday, Sept. 4
The SeaTac Farmers Market will offer more than just fresh produce and basic necessities on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 – organizers announced that they will also distribute free school supplies to local families during the market. Starting at 3 p.m. when the market opens in the parking lot of...
Annual RAMROD bike ride expected to bring 800 bicyclists around Mount Rainier
Drivers traveling through areas surrounding Mount Rainier should plan for extra travel time Wednesday, Sept. 4, as 800 cyclists will flood Western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2024 RAMROD rally. The Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD) rally is a 150-mile endurance cycling event...
Skyway Outdoor Cinema: Bringing Community Together for More Than 2 Decades
What began as a humble event more than two decades ago, Skyway Outdoor Cinema, organized by the West Hill Community Association, has blossomed into one of the most beloved summer traditions in the Skyway neighborhood just south of Seattle in unincorporated King County. You can attend the next Skyway Outdoor Cinema — and the last of the season — on Friday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m., at Skyway Park, where it is screening Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Washington Huskies vs. Weber State Wildcats: Everything you need to know
The start of the 2024 college football season is here. Well, it’s been here for a few days now. Week zero was last week and we’ve already had a few Big Ten games get going this week. Technically speaking, the Washington Huskies are going to play one of the last games on the schedule for the Big Ten in week one.
Des Moines Masonic Lodge hosts Teddy Bear Drive for first responders
Frank S. Land No. 313 Masonic Lodge has long been involved in supporting the Des Moines community, from organizing a sock drive for the Des Moines Food Bank to providing annual grants to Midway Elementary School. This summer, the lodge took its community involvement a step further by organizing a...
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...
CSUN Falls to Seattle in Five Sets in Season Opener
POCATELLO, Idaho – Sophomore Hailey Brockway put down a match-high 22 kills and junior Amaris Smith added 19 but the CSUN women's volleyball team dropped its season opener in five sets to Seattle University on Friday in the opener of the Idaho State Tournament at Reed Gym. Behind Brockway,...
Six New String Players Join the Seattle Symphony
The new appointments include an associate principal second violin and an associate principal viola. Four violinists and two viola players are set to join the Seattle Symphony at the opening of the 2024/25 season. They are Cameron Daly (associate principal second violin), Katie Liu (associate principal viola), Jacqueline Audas and Ji Yeon Lee (tutti first violins), Wayne Lee (temporary tutti first violin), and Ursula Steele (tutti viola).
Deconstruction Zones: Campus Racial Healing Program Expands
As students at four colleges in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania head back to campus this fall, they will have access to a new resource where they can learn how to dismantle false beliefs about racial hierarchies. Seven years after launching its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation program in colleges,...
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