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Woodland Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Baby Gorilla
The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has celebrated a delightful new addition—a baby gorilla born in 2022. The zoo’s environment buzzed with excitement, welcoming this adorable newcomer. Meet the Baby’s Proud Parents. Kwame, a magnificent silverback western lowland gorilla, is the proud father of this baby. Known...
Tacoma Animal Shelter Cares for Dog Thrown From Moving Vehicle
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Between June 28-30, two weeks after the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County adopted out over 220 animals during a capacity crisis, the shelter welcomed 121 animals in need. Among them was Blaze, a dog who was thrown from a moving vehicle on SR-509 in Tacoma.
Have a sizzlin’ good time at the annual ‘Smoke on the Water’ BBQ on Wednesday, July 17
Destination Des Moines’ annual Smoke on the Water Community BBQ will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 4:30–7 p.m. at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center. Savor mouthwatering BBQ from L&S Soul Food and BBQ, enjoy a beer and wine garden, play backyard games, and connect with fellow community members.
Make friends with the furry and feathered residents of Green Apple Alpacas in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — The quickest way to a llama's heart is through carrots. That's just one of the things you learn when you visit Green Apple Alpacas in Auburn, a farm Kandi Dodrill started with her husband Mark five years ago. "We love having visitors," Dodrill said. "We love...
Seattle plastic surgery provider accused of posting fake positive reviews must pay $5M
A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5 million to the state attorney general’s office and thousands of Washington patients.
Canine Companions Puget Sound team celebrates 'independence for all' on July 4th
For the non-profit Canine Companions - July 4 marks its 49th anniversary and its mission to ensure independence for everyone. Canine Companions provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. On June 29, the Canine...
One of Seattle’s Best Bakeries Is Now Doing Sandwiches and Ice Cream
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. Just in time for the four-day weekend — at least, we here at Eater Seattle are bailing for the next two days — Temple Pastries is opening up its long-anticipated sandwiches-and-ice-cream window. Owner Christina Wood has been eyeing an expansion...
Washington's Second Paris Baguette Café Opens in Tukwila
Paris Baguette — a global bakery café franchise providing fresh-baked cakes, pastries, and breads, plus coffees, gourmet sandwiches, salads, and other French-inspired fare — opened last Saturday in Tukwila’s Southcenter area, the company announced. It’s the second Paris Baguette to open in Washington and comes just...
Feel Good Friday: Child Care, Grit City Trees, and Local Fashion
HopeSparks is Blazing a New Trail in Child Services. Family-services organization HopeSparks was founded in 1895, and next year will celebrate 130 years of serving Tacoma and Pierce County. Get to know the organization, which recently opened a new Tacoma facility, here. City of Tacoma Commences 2024 Grit City Trees...
Keeping Your Pet Safe During Celebrations
(Seattle, WA) – As you head out to enjoy fireworks celebrations this Independence Day, it may be a good idea to leave your pet at home. Local humane societies say fireworks frighten animals and many get lost every Fourth of July. They suggest you keep your pet inside with...
The First Sculptor of Seattle
My first encounter with the work of James Wehn occurred in the 1980s during a family trip to the Seattle Center. At some point that day we found ourselves walking… The post The First Sculptor of Seattle appeared first on Seattle magazine.
Seattle Now & Then: SeaTac’s 75th anniversary
(click to enlarge photos) and in Pacific NW Magazine of the printed Times on July 7, 2024. Constant change marks SeaTac as its 75th anniversary takes off. If there were birthday candles for our premiere regional airport, winds of perpetual change would blow them out. On July 9, 1949, 30,000...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tanner, an affectionate 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix
SEATTLE — Tanner was one of the more than 60 dogs removed from a rural Mason County property connected to an animal cruelty case in mid-April and is still looking for a family at Seattle Humane. Despite his rough past, this 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix is incredibly affectionate and...
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