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Three Big Wenatchee Valley Fires In 12 Hours Keep Crews Busy
Wenatchee Valley firefighters were busy with three fires inside 12 hours between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Fire department chief Brian Brett says the most complicated of the fires took place at about 5:30 pm Thursday in the 2600 block of West Malaga Road south of Wenatchee. "Crews arrived to...
Dairy Field Day Coming To Deming
Dairy producers in Washington's Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties, should mark their calendars for August 21st. That’s when the NW Dairy Nutrient Management Field Day takes place at Coldstream Farms, located at 2304 Valley Hwy, Deming, WA. According to the Washington State Dairy Federation the event highlights will include...
Seattle weather: Stormy Saturday night drying by Sunday
Seattle - A disturbance off the Oregon coast will eventually slide northward Saturday night, increasing chances for storms throughout much of Western Washington. Gusty winds, lightning, small hail along with heavy rain will be possible beginning in the evening through overnight. There is a slight to marginal chance for severe...
Lightning in the forecast for Western Washington this weekend
Summer storms might be brewing this weekend across Western Washington, forecasters say. "With this, we're expecting the potential of gusty winds, localized heavy rainfall, and even lightning!" the National Weather Service Seattle posted on their X account Thursday. A map the NWS posted showed that Tacoma and Eatonville both have...
Per-square-foot home-sales prices continue rising in region
Home-buyers across the Washington region in July shelled out more, on a per-square-foot basis, than they had a year before. The nine localities across the region tracked by the GazetteLeader all were in positive territory on a per-square-foot basis, based on an analysis of data supplied by Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
Port moves forward with Waterfront Center, hires design firm
The Port of Olympia is moving forward with the Waterfront Center, a proposed three-story mixed-use building expected to be near Swantown Marina. The Port of Olympia Commission authorized Executive Director Alex Smith on Monday, August 12, to execute a contract with EHDD Architecture for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,026,636 to begin the design process of the building.
Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Samish crew welcomes new born
The Samish was ready to depart Lopez Island en route to Anacortes on Aug. 7, when a man, Justice Mack, flagged down a crewmember and explained that his wife was in labor on the car deck. The ferry crew and several passengers immediately took action. According to King5 News, cars...
Retired WA state ferries sold for $100,000 each, heading to South America
SEATTLE - Two Washington State Ferries vessels are heading to Ecuador after a combined 100 years of service in Puget Sound. The Elwha and Klahowya have been out of commission since 2020 and 2017, respectively. WSF say the sale will alleviate costs and staffing concerns associated with storing and moving the old ferries around their docks.
Puyallup’s South Hill team represents the Northwest in Little League World Series
This is one of those cases when just appearing is a big victory. Puyallp’s South Hill Little League team makes its World Series premiere Friday afternoon. “You try to put yourself in all the right places to give them the right opportunities,” South Hill coach Derek Jennings told KIRO Newsradio. “It takes so much luck and just being in the right place at the right time. And, it’s nothing you can really, you can really put into words.”
500+-Unit Residential Tower in Seattle Pauses Development
Although a 46-story residential tower planned for Seattle’s Pike Place Market area has finally secured its master-use permit, the project is on hold indefinitely. According to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, Kevin Corbett, CEO of developer Plus Investment (USA), has cited rising crime concerns as a public safety issue that prevents the project from moving forward. The tower, located at 1516 2nd Ave., was originally planned as a for-sale condo project but could pivot to a for-rent building.
Popular Ballard breakfast restaurant will close in September
SEATTLE — A popular breakfast spot in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood said it is closing its doors next month. The Fat Hen, located at 1418 NW 70th St., posted on social media that it will be closing on Sept. 13. "Thank you to everyone that has lended their support of...
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