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River’s Edge Brewfest, in Snohomish, on Saturday, August 17
River’s Edge Brewfest is an annual fundraiser for Snohomish Youth Soccer. The event takes place in, you guessed it, Snohomish, Washington. Tickets online or at the gate. The one-day festival happens on Saturday, August 17th. Here are the details from the event website:. River’s Edge Brewfest is a one-day...
Council to consider future of Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion at Aug. 22 meeting
While beloved for generations, the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion is worse for the wear. The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled to hear a presentation at its Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting about the status of the building and options that mainly involve renovation or replacement. “We knew eventually this would...
Volunteers needed for local sea mammal research
“They number in the thousands. They are our neighbors and they need our help.”. Dr. Cindy Elliser, a marine mammalogist, is talking about harbor porpoises that live in the Puget Sound region. Even though they are much more abundant than the iconic orca, (which is also a porpoise, not a whale or a shark), harbor porpoises are far less familiar or studied.
Sohal Hotels Sells 117-Room Hotel in Marysville for $26.5MM
The Puget Sound region has seen another hotel property trade hands with the sale of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Marysville. According to Snohomish County public records, the buyer was an entity affiliated with Jaye Enterprises Inc., and the seller was an entity affiliated with Sohal Hotels. The sales price was $26.5 million, or about $226,495 per room.
Inaugural Takeoff: Luxury Carrier STARLUX Airlines Celebrates Debut of Seattle-Taipei Flight, Its 3rd US Destination
SEATTLE & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 2024-- Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight to Seattle, its third US gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, touched down to a water cannon salute at 4:15pm today. With the launch of nonstop flights from Seattle to Taipei, STARLUX’s expanded transpacific routes reaffirm its dedication to growing its US network. With its arrival at the hub of partner Alaska Airlines, STARLUX further enables seamless connectivity from more than 100 cities to Seattle and onward to Taipei and 23 Asian destinations. STARLUX marked this occasion with an inaugural celebration following the arrival of flight JX032 from Taipei. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815461575/en/ Seattle-Tacoma International Airport welcomes STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural Taipei-Seattle route with a spectacular water cannon salute. (Photo: Business Wire)
'I just want to make sure what Rob started gets finished': Wife of late mayor appointed to Bucoda Town Council
Running a rural community such as Bucoda is no easy task for those who volunteer their time and labor as the town’s late Mayor and Assistant Fire Chief Robert “Rob” Gordon once did,
Bird and beast, rehab and release: Grays Harbor County wildlife center covers all manner of critters
Off U.S. Highway 12 in Montesano, to the north stands a sign, Twin Harbors Wildlife Center, next to the slatted walls of a bird enclosure. Inside, a juvenile female bald eagle stares warily from
New affordable housing units could curb displacement in this Tacoma neighborhood
An affordable housing project in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood is intended to address gentrification by prioritizing affordable housing for those who have been displaced or are at risk of being displaced. The more than 230 affordable housing units being added by the Housing Hilltop project make it the agency’s largest...
Planned 46-Story MF Project in Seattle Paused Citing Crime
Work on a planned Seattle residential tower near Pike Place Market has been paused amid the developer’s concerns about crime in the area. According to Kevin Corbett, CEO of Plus Investment (USA), construction on the 46-story project at 1516 Second Avenue will not move forward, reported the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Nika Muhl's Pregame Outfit In WNBA Return Is Turning Heads
Seattle Storm guard Nika Muhl has been vocal about her love for fashion all season in the WNBA. Before the rookies return to WNBA action on Friday, Muhl showed out in an all-white pregame outfit. Muhl was wearing a one-piece white jumpsuit with short heels and glasses. She recently said that ...
Gluesenkamp Perez Visits Lewis County Farms
Earlier this week, Southwest Washington’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined the Lewis County Farm Bureau for their Tour of Agriculture to hear from local growers. The tour kicked off with a visit to the Southwest Washington Food Hub in Chehalis, where they discussed the hub’s work with farmers to strengthen economic development and food security in their community. After that, the group visited: Hop Frog Farm, a grower of microgreens in Onalaska; Raintree Nursery, which grows edible plants in Morton; and Pan-American Berry Growers in Mossyrock.
Increasing Taxes And Minimum Wage In Washington Forcing Closure Of Pullman Movie Theater Complex
Increasing taxes in Washington is forcing the movie theater complex in Pullman to close. Corporate Pointe Developers announced Friday afternoon that the Pullman Village Centre Cinemas will close permanently on September 5th. The press release from the Pullman based development company states that the City of Pullman’s increasing property taxes and the increasing minimum wage in Washington is forcing the closure.
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion set to make appearance at Keiper's Card Show in Centralia
Those attending the Hub City Car Show in downtown Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 24, also have the chance to meet and get an autograph from a member of the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle
REMINDER: Lively, colorful Cajun Fest is this Saturday afternoon in downtown Kent
REMINDER: The Kent Downtown Partnership’s Cajun Fest will take place from 2–7 p.m. in downtown Kent this Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. The free outdoor festival – held downtown at Burlington Green-Yangzhou Park (map below) – promises a lively celebration of Cajun culture with music, food, and interactive activities for all ages.
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