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Tacoma Porchfest is a unique event you can attend this weekend
In the central neighborhood just off 6th Ave, neighbors who live in the community volunteer their porches for an all-day event, Tacoma Porchfest. They host musicians and performers to an audience on their front lawn. This year’s festival is sponsored by the Tacoma Central Neighborhood Council, with lead organizer Irina...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Heat Advisory This Weekend, Cooler Next Week
Strong high pressure will begin to amplify over the Inland Northwest today through Monday continuing our string of hot weather, which began around July 5th. The Wenatchee Valley has been at or above 95 degrees every day since then. The heat will likely peak this weekend with widespread triple digit high temperatures and possible records on Sunday. The heat will finally relent by Tuesday and into the middle of next week.
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.
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.
In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
Seattle police officer fired over "vile" comments after woman's death
A Seattle police officer has been fired for making callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck last year by another officer's vehicle in a crosswalk.Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr fired Officer Daniel Auderer on Wednesday for the comments he made in the hours after the January 2023 death of Jaahnavi Kandula, CBS affiliate KIRO-TV reported.Rahr wrote in a departmentwide email sent Wednesday that it was her duty to uphold the high standards necessary to maintain public trust, and said Auderer's actions "have brought shame on the Seattle Police Department and our entire...
Wenatchee Hit With Heat Advisory, Warning In 19 Out Of 20 Days
Much of Washington east of the Cascades is going through an extended period of unusually hot weather. The Wenatchee area has been under a heat advisory or excessive heat warning for all but two days in July. The advisories started on July 2nd and the only break without an advisory...
Celebrating Scotland: Olympia’s Caledonian Society
The Pacific Northwest is home to many people of Scottish descent. In 1891, a group of them formed the Olympia Caledonian Society to preserve and promote Scottish culture. Caledonia is an ancient name for Scotland. The group was also known as the Caledonian Club. Olympia Caledonian Society Forms. “We [Scots]...
Seattle may jolt electric rates due to high demand as state pushes electrification
(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle is expecting rates for City Light customers to rise 5.4% next year due to increasing demand, extreme weather, and impacts of low-water flow on hydroelectric generation capacity, even as the state continues to push for a total transition to clean energy.
Seattle Set to Tune Up Live Music Scene with Special Curbside Zones for Venues
To alleviate parking woes for musicians and ease the load-in process for Seattle's live music scene, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson have introduced legislation that aims to designate specific curbside areas for music venue use. Announced on July 18, the proposed permits would allow easier access to parking and loading zones, directly in front of venues, easing the burden on performers and crew members who deal with the transport of equipment, as detailed by the Seattle Office of the Mayor.
Seattle police officer fired over "vile" comments after woman's death
A Seattle police officer has been fired for making callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck last year by another officer's vehicle in a crosswalk.Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr fired Officer Daniel Auderer on Wednesday for the comments he made in the hours after the January 2023 death of Jaahnavi Kandula, CBS affiliate KIRO-TV reported.Rahr wrote in a departmentwide email sent Wednesday that it was her duty to uphold the high standards necessary to maintain public trust, and said Auderer's actions "have brought shame on the Seattle Police Department and our entire...
Comcast Connects Sumas With Broadband, Mobile, and Video Services
Comcast, the leading and largest broadband and TV service provider in Washington, now offers its comprehensive range of services in Sumas. This includes multi-gigabit Xfinity Internet, Xfinity X1 TV, Xfinity Mobile phone, Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity Public WiFi Hotspots, Comcast Business products and much more. For customer convenience, there’s also an Xfinity store located in Bellingham where Sumas residents can get support, return equipment, pay bills, and access additional services.
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