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Get the DERT on the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team and the Unfolding Future of Capitol Lake
The reflective views of Capitol Lake are iconic to Olympia’s landscape. The estuary, which had previously always been there, was dammed in 1951, to create the reflecting pond. Many locals remember swimming there. However, over time bacteria, oxygen, and sediment levels became concerning along with invasive species of the New Zealand mud snail and Eurasian milfoil. The aesthetics have diminished along with its ecological health.
Man, woman shot in Tacoma during domestic dispute, SWAT situation
TACOMA, Wash. - A man and woman were both shot during a SWAT situation in Tacoma Sunday morning, both now hospitalized. According to Tacoma Police, officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute at around 7 a.m. near the intersection of E. 35th Street and E. K Street. Upon arrival,...
Working relationship: Transparency key to successful H2A recruitment at Stemilt
WENATCHEE — Like many other businesses, the tree fruit industry is faced with the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. The owners of Stemilt say that in their experience transparency is an important component of both finding and keeping good workers. Stemilt is among the growers in...
Former All-Star gets cut by Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are prepared to move on from first baseman Ty France. The Mariners on Sunday placed France on irrevocable outright waivers, according to Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish. The move will allow all other 29 MLB teams to claim the 30-year-old infielder. If France clears waivers, the Mariners will be able to send... The post Former All-Star gets cut by Mariners appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Seattle Weather: Morning clouds and cooler Monday
Today, with a high of 77 degrees, we have officially ended our streak of +80 degree days at SeaTac Airport. Yesterday's 88F marked 17 days at +80 degrees at SeaTac, which set a new record!. Temperatures remain hot for the rest of the state, with a Heat Advisory and an...
The Nick Bartlett Show: Lars Hanson on Washington
The Nick Bartlett Show continues with another college football expert. In this episode, I sit down with Lars Hanson, who covers the University of Washington for Athlon and is the co-host of the Locked On Huskies Podcast. We talk about Washington’s roster, the terrifying back half of the Dawgs’ schedule,...
STEVE TORRENCE GETS JUMPSTART IN SEATTLE WITH PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFYING SPOT
Top Fuel star Steve Torrence knows all about winning races and world championships. The Kilgore, Texas, driver has earned 54 Wallys, and he notched four world titles from 2018-21. Yet, it has been a year since Torrence has been in the winner’s circle, and he’s trying to return to glory...
Edmonds sand sculptors get creative in annual competition
Sand sculptors of all ages gathered at Olympic Beach Friday to compete for top honors in the annual Edmonds sand sculpture contest, hosted by the Edmonds Waterfront Center. While the 25 entrants in this year’s contest weren’t able to take advantage of the super low tide like last year, they made space by clustering closer to the Waterfront Center.
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Pursuit of Excellence: Announcing the Brett Hartvigson Scholarship for Student Athletes
Seattle's Brett Hartvigson Gives Back With Scholarship Fund. SEATTLE, WA, July 21, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In a testament to the enduring legacy of Brett Hartvigson, a celebrated financial advisor and ardent supporter of athletics and education, the Brett Hartvigson Scholarship for Student Athletes is now offering a prestigious $1,000 award to undergraduate students who embody the spirit of academic and athletic excellence.
Nneka Ogwumike hopes former WNBA team escapes cycle of 'transition' as she thrives in new home
Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks before the mental toll of being at the center of a franchise stuck in "transition" led the 34-year-old to sign with the Seattle Storm before the 2024 campaign. Ogwumike harbors no regrets over leaving Hollywood, and Seattle's 17-8 record at the All-Star break offers vindication for her move.
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Pioneer Fire expands to 29,994 acres, evacuation orders remain in effect
STEHEKIN — The Pioneer Fire burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 29,994 acres, with containment remaining at 14%. Northwest Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Lonnie Click, assumed command of the fire operations at 6:00 am. State fire assistance has been mobilized to support the Pioneer Fire, with Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorizing the mobilization of state firefighting resources under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
Ceremonies, celebrations planned for Lynnwood Link grand opening Aug. 30
With six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of Lynnwood...
Michael Reagan to speak at Veteran Art Exhibit in Lynnwood July 25
The Pacific Northwest Veteran Assistance Program/Operation Paint to Heal is hosting a Veteran Art Exhibit featuring artist Jake Powell from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. S.W. in Lynnwood. The program begins at 4 p.m. Edmonds artist and veteran Michael Reagan of the Fallen...
Edmonds KidStrong celebrates grand opening in Pacific Plaza
Nearly three years after a fire gutted the former Plum Tree Plaza on Edmonds’ Highway 99, officials from the City of Edmonds and the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce — along with invited guests, employees and kids — joined Jessica and Jamie Johnston Saturday afternoon to cut the ribbon for KidStrong Edmonds — the first business to open in the newly rebuilt complex.
Free Edmonds Summer Concert Series continues with Git Hoan performing at City Park July 21
The popular free Edmonds Summer Concerts in the Park continues into week three, starting on Sunday, July 21. That’s when the highly acclaimed and nationally-recognized Git Hoan (People of the Salmon) Tsimshian Performance Group will be at Edmonds City Park from 3-4 p.m. Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. The purpose of the group, led by renowned Tsimshian carver David Bosley, is to resurrect the practice of the Tsimshian culture and demonstrate for audiences the diversity of Native art and culture. Learn more at www.davidboxley.com/tsimshian-performances.
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