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Potentially toxic bacteria found in South Kitsap's Horseshoe Lake
The Kitsap Public Health District is warning residents to avoid all contact with Horseshoe Lake until further notice due to potentially toxic bacteria in the water. In a statement Tuesday, the health district said cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, known to produce toxins is present in the South Kitsap lake. Contact with the toxin can make people sick and kill pets or other animals, the health district said. The health district is also asking residents to rinse boats and trailers thoroughly before going to another lake.
Milfoil treatment planned for American Lake
AquaTechnix will be on American Lake Thursday, July 18 to apply treatment to help control Milfoil, the invasive weed found in the lake. Treatments will begin early in the morning and continue through the morning and afternoon. AquaTechnix will post signs in the treated areas and the potentially affected areas...
REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Music in the Park’ continues with The Spyrographs this Thursday night
REMINDER: Burien’s free 2024 ‘Music in the Park’ series continues this Thursday night, July 18, 2024 at Lake Burien School Memorial Park, with groovy live music from The Spyrographs. The free outdoor concert series will continue outside every Thursday night through Aug. 22, with performances running from...
Asylum seekers moved out of Kent encampment into taxpayer-funded apartments
(The Center Square) – More than 90 asylum seekers who have spent the last six weeks in an encampment along Central Avenue in Kent have been moved into apartment homes. Dozens of others remain at the camp on the King County-owned property adjacent to State Route 167 and the Econo Lodge hotel.
Burien home raided, police bust major drug operation and seize narcotics worth $2.49 million
The Burien Police Department, in collaboration with King County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team (SET) Detectives, on Monday, July 15, 2024 executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in Burien, seizing narcotics worth an estimated $2.49 million dollars. This bust was part of a larger investigation targeting a...
Red Flag Warning for Yakima & Lower Columbia Basin
YAKIMA- A red flag warning was issued for lower Columbia basin of Oregon, Kittitas valley, lower Columbia basin, Yakama alpine district, east Washington and the south central cascade mountains on July 16th. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 pm July 16th to 5 pm PDT Wednesday, July...
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Tacoma Teen to Face Adult Prosecution for Alleged Shooting of Police Detective
In a decisive move that could set a precedent for juvenile crime cases, a Pierce County judge ruled that a 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a Tacoma police detective is to be prosecuted as an adult, reports The News Tribune. The teen, Justus Nassir Kent, faced charges including attempted murder and assault after the August 2023 incident where he allegedly shot detective Justin Brooks, who at the time was conducting an emphasis patrol aimed at recovering stolen vehicles.
Hobby Lobby Closes 61,500 SQFT Store in Tacoma Central Shopping Mall
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has closed its store in the Tacoma Central shopping center earlier this month. The 61,484-square-foot space, located at 3130 S. 23rd, appears to now be available for lease, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The vacant building is owned by an entity affiliated with Pietromonaco Jackson Properties, a Mercer Island-based real estate company. The property is listed for lease at $16 per square foot, or $82,000 per month for the entire building. The property sits on a 5-acre site and includes parking.
Updated Confluence Parkway Project design keeps Denny’s & The Igloo | Phase 1 to break ground spring of 2025
WENATCHEE — During an open house last night, the City of Wenatchee shared updated design plans for the Confluence Parkway Project and says Phase 1 is scheduled to break ground next spring. Updated designs for the roughly $134 million parkway and bridge project will spare both Denny’s and The...
US Army Rangers’ Barbecue Turned Into A Shootout in the Streets of Tacoma After A Local Gang Attacked
In the 1980s, illegal drugs were widespread on American streets, leading to an increase in gang violence. While similar problems continue today, especially with opioids, the epidemic of the 1980s and ’90s had unique features. A major incident from this time took place in Tacoma, Washington, where a shootout between US Army Rangers and local gang members highlighted the era’s volatility.
6 people including a firefighter injured in Silverdale fire
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - Central Kitsap County & Fire Rescue responded to an overnight house fire in Silverdale. Five residents were evacuated from their homes, with one person sustaining significant burn injuries. All residents were flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. A firefighter was also transported to Saint Michal...
New study shows potential health risks related to the Port Townsend paper mill
Environmental health scientists from a federal agency visited Port Townsend last Wednesday, July 10th, to discuss recently published results from a study of the health risks related to the Port Townsend Paper Company. The study’s first and most alarming conclusion stated that breathing sulfur compounds in the air near the...
Winemaker Garrett Grubbs propels Tsillan Cellars to unprecedented success
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars, a pioneering winery in the Lake Chelan region, continues to garner accolades in major wine competitions, solidifying its position as a leading producer in the state's wine industry. Under the guidance of Head Winemaker Garrett Grubbs, who joined the winery in 2021, Tsillan Cellars has...
Washington Fire Fighters Detain Fellow Officers Over Coffee Debt
This is one of the best pranks I have seen in a long time. Des Moines, Washington: Fire Department Pranks Police Over Coffee Bill. In the quiet suburban town of Des Moines, Washington, a friendly rivalry brewed between the South King Fire Department and the Des Moines Police Department, quite literally over coffee. It all began innocently enough, with the police officers dropping by Fire Stations 66 and 67 for a quick caffeine fix during their patrols. What started as a casual routine soon escalated into a lighthearted game of cat and mouse.
Pickleball Kingdom indoor facility opening in Poulsbo next year
Poulsbo won't have to wait long for the arrival of an indoor pickleball facility, as the city expects a Pickleball Kingdom franchise to swing its doors open in early 2025. Pickleball Kingdom, a company that was born in Chandler, Arizona and describes itself as the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, is slated to take over a former OfficeMax building and current Big 5 Sporting Goods building, both located at 21800 Market Place NW. The adjacent buildings...
Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos
The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade took to the streets on Sunday, July 14 to entertain the crowd with dancing, music, politics and humor. Several dance groups, bands, politicians, dancing horses, the Seafair Pirates and the Seafair Clowns were among those who participated in the parade down Fourth Avenue Sunday afternoon, the third and final day of the July 12-14 festival that attracted thousands of people.
Sockeye Salmon Season Expanding On Lake Wenatchee
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is expanding Sockeye Salmon fishing season on Lake Wenatchee this year. The agency is projecting a surplus of harvestable sockeye to reach the lake, well above the natural spawning goal of 23,000 fish. Anglers ply the waters of Brewster Pool of the Upper...
New Yard Birds building owner plans to make repairs; options considered for future use of property
Last week, PISTON LLC purchased the Yard Birds shopping mall property in Chehalis from its former owners for $2.4 million. PISTON LLC is owned by Douglas LeMay in partnership with the
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