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Pedestrian struck while crossing Interstate 5 early Friday
A 22-year-old pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck and seriously injured while attempting to cross Interstate 5 at 220th Street Southwest early Friday morning, the Washington State Patrol reported. State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Kelsey Harding said that Liam Allen was injured around 1:30 a.m. Thursday after a semi-truck in the...
Body found on beach in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood
SEATTLE - Police are investigating after a man's body was found on a beach in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood on Friday. According to Seattle Police, the body was discovered shortly after 1:30 p.m. south of the Fauntleroy Ferry dock, near Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Wildwood Place. Police say the...
Seattle Sounders Leagues Cup Journey Begins with Low Attendance and Criticism
Tonight, the Seattle Sounders embark on another Leagues Cup journey with sparse attendance and minimal enthusiasm, reminiscent of lesser-known CCL matches in Central America. Despite past successes, recent circumstances have led to underwhelming support for the tournament and the team's upcoming game against Necaxa. The competition's significance is in question, with calls for restructuring to increase engagement.
Boeing admits defrauding US government, forced to pay hundreds of millions
Boeing admits it defrauded the U.S. government following two deadly crashes several years ago, and now the company is forced to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars and make some serious changes. The Department of Justice just released its findings and punishments regarding Boeing’s inability to make significant safety...
WA man accused of targeting, scamming elderly people arrested
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Lakewood Police have arrested Timothy Baugh, a man they say is notorious for targeting and scamming elderly individuals. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree theft of a vulnerable adult, first-degree theft and failure to obtain a business license. In court Friday, Baugh pleaded not guilty. Police say...
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
SEATTLE – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report.
Lululemon larceny: WA authorities bust major theft ring, ‘fence’ arrested
The crackdown continues on a theft ring accused of stealing $500,000 worth of clothing and other items from Lululemon and Ulta stores in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. Loss prevention investigators from those two companies partnered with Bellevue police to put a stop to the thieving. After conducting surveillance on...
Witnesses Sought in SR 518 Drive-By Shooting Near Des Moines Memorial Drive
Washington highway was shattered on the evening of July 24 when a driver on SR 518 became the target of a drive-by shooting near Des Moines Memorial Drive. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is calling for witnesses to come forward following the incident that didn't result in injuries. According to...
Cabot Properties Buys Two Industrial Buildings in Auburn for $83.1MM
Two industrial buildings in Auburn have been purchased, showing that investors continue to be active in the city. The assets, both warehouse and office properties, were bought by an entity affiliated with Cabot Properties, according to King County public records, for $83.1 million, or approximately $215 per square foot. The seller was an entity affiliated with TGA Auburn Business Park LLC.
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlights years-long relationship with VP Kamala Harris
SEATTLE – Attorney General Bob Ferguson appears at a Seattle event promoting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, touting her record as a prosecutor and senator. While it sounds like a moment that could have happened this week, it actually took place Sep. 27, 2019. As Vice President Harris...
Man shot, killed in Tacoma homicide Saturday
TACOMA, Wash. - A man is dead after police in Tacoma say they found him shot early in the morning. Just before 2 a.m. on July 27, TPD responded to reports of a shooting in the area of South Hosmer Street and South 93rd Street in Tacoma. Police say they...
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
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