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Seattle weather: A record-breaking warm stretch
Another warm day topping out in the 80s in many spots as we close out the week. Today marked the 16th consecutive day we hit 80 degrees or warmer. This breaks the previous record of 15 days set in 2015 and in 1977. The warm days will continue to add up through the weekend.
Seattle sees record-breaking 17th straight day of 80-degree temperatures
WASHINGTON, USA — Saturday broke a record only set the day before with the most consecutive days with temperatures at or above 80 degrees in Seattle. Friday marked the 16th straight day with temperatures above 80 degrees in Seattle, breaking the previous record of 15 days. Saturday became the 17th day of these warmers temperatures and hit a new record.
Seattle tech experts share takeaways on Crowdstrike outage
SEATTLE — Seattle-area technology experts say one of the reasons the Crowdstrike outage was so widespread is simple: it's one of the most popular cybersecurity firms, known for quickly rolling out fixes for fast-changing threats. The company is still working out the reason for the bug, but some say this will be a signal to review all testing procedures and rollout processes to see if anything could have been done to prevent it.
Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division recently opened the application period for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program. The program funds sustainable aviation projects such as electric ground equipment, hydrogen electrolyzers and storage, hangar charging technology, and mobile battery charging technology. The program is open to any airport authority, city, county, […] The post Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Raven sculpture stolen from Interurban Trail in Shoreline
SHORELINE, Wash. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen sculpture from the city of Shoreline. On Tuesday, it was reported to police that the Emissary Raven sculpture was stolen from its pedestal at the Interurban trailhead near North 145th Street and Linden Avenue North in Shoreline, according to the city.
Arrest made in Seattle’s Queen Anne tiny home fire
Seattle Police made an arrest after a tiny home village went up in flames Thursday morning in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, prompting an investigation from the department. The fire destroyed 25 units, displacing nearly 30 people in the process. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred along Elliott Avenue...
Dairy Farmers Of Washington Launch “Ice Cream Trail”
WASHINGTON - The Dairy Farmers of Washington have revealed the "Washington Ice Cream Trail," featuring local ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt shops in the Evergreen State. From Blaine to Vancouver, the Ice Cream Trail features dozens of shops that craft their ice cream in Washington State. Each shop proudly displays the Washington Ice Cream Trail Badge, letting customers know they're getting locally-made frozen treats.
Raptor Deck: From Startup to Global Supplier
“We had no inkling of creating a business or anything. It was just a total fluke.” Dan Kaseler still chuckles when he relates the story that led him to start Raptor Deck in 2011. His company produces nonskid decking made of PEVA foam (a mixture of polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl acetate) backed with 3M adhesive. The firm operates a tidy shop at Shilshole Marine (Seattle, Washington) with a half-dozen employees, shipping CNC-cut kits to production builders and as an after-market product for retrofits and to individual boat owners. The company built relationships with dozens of domestic and international production and custom builders as well as marine supply stores; and it’s growing a library of decking patterns for hundreds of different boat models, plus all the one-off kits they have cut.
Visitors are filling downtown Seattle streets near pre-pandemic levels
Sunshine in Seattle means more people out and about. Data from the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) confirmed visitors are coming back to downtown, filling the streets at levels close to 2019. According to DSA data, nearly 2.9 million unique visitors came to downtown in June 2024, 91% of the visitors...
Teen accused of shooting WA detective can be charged as an adult
In Pierce County court today, Justus Kent pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of shooting Tacoma Police detective Jason Brooks in August of 2023. Brooks was working with the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force when he was shot.
Metro Weekend Update – July 19-21 2024
Routes 43, 48, 255, 271, and ST 542 will be rerouted during the closure of Montlake Boulevard E from Friday, July 19 at 10 p.m. to Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m. due to construction;. Route 106 will be rerouted off Martin Luther King Jr Wy S between S Cloverdale...
Seattle Reign FC Starting XI vs. Utah Royals FC - Summer Cup
Laura Harvey made nine changes to the starting XI since the Reign’s last match on July 7, also against Utah Royals FC. Defender Julia Lester, who the Reign acquired via trade this past offseason, is set to make her debut for the club. Goalkeeper Laurel Ivory will wear the...
Public safety concerns rise as another Aurora Avenue North shooting injures a man
SEATTLE — Police responded to a shooting at North 90th Street and Aurora Avenue North in north Seattle early Friday morning. KOMO News has reported extensively about shootings along Aurora Avenue. On Thursday, KOMO reported that a Wednesday morning shooting marked the third in 12 days on Aurora. The...
NHRA Northwest Nationals Friday preview
After a rare two-weekend hiatus, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series roars back into action in the Pacific Northwest to kick off the stretch run of four events heading toward the end of the regular season. Today’s Professional qualifying sessions don’t begin until late afternoon with the first session...
Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
Fire Safety and Wildfire Preparedness Update
The Annual Moratorium on Outdoor Burning Continues Through September. Wildfire season is here, and our local and regional fire departments are working together to reduce the risk of wildfires and associated poor air quality. Eastside Fire and Rescue’s (EF&R) annual burning moratorium is in effect through September 30. Those living...
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