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Bellevue elementary school playground burns down for second year in a row
BELLEVUE, Wash. - The playground at Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue burned down Saturday night, almost exactly a year after it was destroyed in a firework-related fire. Back on July 9, 2023, Phantom Lake Elementary's playground burned to the ground in a string of fires across Bellevue caused by...
2024 Steilacoom Summer Concert Series
Pioneer Park, 1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom WA 98388. Concerts run from 6:30-8:00 pm, are free and open to the public. July 10 – Chapter 5 (Polished & Melodic Urban Dance Funk) July 17 – Joey Jewel (Sinatra in The Sands Tribute) July 24 – Danny Vernon (The Illusion...
The Pacific Northwest is Littered with ‘Deadbeat Dams’
This story was reported and produced in collaboration with The Seattle Times. Kwoneesum Dam once had a purpose. It created a lake for girls attending a summer camp to swim, canoe and sail. But just two decades after the dam was built in the mid-1960s, the camp closed, and the land was sold to a timber company.
Scene in Edmonds: Orca surprise
Photographer Julia Wiese said that on Saturday, July 6, “the ferry Puyallup kept blowing its horn at what we assumed was a boat about to cross its path as it headed into Edmonds. That craft stopped and went behind the Puyallup. Soon thereafter, the Puyallup came to a stop and we noticed a bunch of people on the front of the ship. So we thought it might be one of those burials at sea.” She then learned from a neighbor that there were orcas in front of the Port of Edmonds Marina.
Sketcher Fest returns to Edmonds for unique 2nd annual event
Hundreds of artists will gather in scenic Edmonds July 19-21 for the second edition of Sketcher Fest, the first event of its kind outside of Europe. Organizers say Sketcher Fest blends the learning spirit of the Urban Sketchers conventions with the festival atmosphere of the popular Carnet de Voyage events in France.
Flowers for Wolves to perform at MLT’s Civic Campus July 11
Acoustic duo Flowers for Wolves will be performing from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Mountlake Terrace’s Civic Campus, 23204 58th Ave. W. It’s the first in a series of Terrace Summer Nights 2024 events featuring music and movies. You can learn more about Flowers for Wolves here.
Free kinetic sandbox workshop for kids at Lowe’s July 20
Bring your littlest DIYer to construct a small kinetic sandbox at a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Lynnwood Lowe’s, located at 3100 196th St. S.W. Kids can dive into a world of sun, sand and imagination as they make their own...
Expect I-5 delays: Semitruck driver suffers serious injuries
Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers responded to a semitruck crash on Interstate 5 (I-5) north just before Southcenter on Sunday. WSP reported a semitruck filled with vegetables veered off the freeway. The driver was seriously injured. A picture from troopers at the scene shows the truck wedged between an overpass...
Update: City of Mountlake Terrace postpones plan to take permit portal offline
A plan by the City of Mountlake Terrace to take its permit portal offline during a software transition this week has been postponed. According to the city, the portal outage will be rescheduled for a later date.
Federal Way Police officers shoot armed domestic violence suspect
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - An armed domestic violence suspect was shot and injured by two Federal Way Police officers after trying to break into an apartment Sunday morning. The Federal Way Police Department says officers were dispatched at around 5:45 a.m. to the Kitts Corner Apartments, located 1201 S. 336th Street, for reports of a shooting and domestic violence incident.
Cars & Cigars at LeMay – America’s Car Museum
Submitted by Jake Welk, America’s Automotive Trust. Tacoma, WA (July 3, 2024) –In just one month from today, LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) is set to host their beloved annual summer event – Cars & Cigars. The event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3 from 6-11pm, is a Latin-inspired outdoor event that is located on the Museum’s front plaza and features live music, catered food, cocktails, tastings from local vendors, dancing, and plenty of cigars throughout the evening.
Seahawks best defensive lineman given overrated tag by NFL analyst
The Seattle Seahawks were poorly constructed in 2023. 12s can blame general manager John Schneider or former head coach Pete Carroll for the issue of, for example, having Jarran Reed play nose tackle. Ultimately, Carroll had the final say over the roster and had full control over the on-field product.
Summer Series at the Amphitheater brings free live music to Volunteer Park
Picture a sunny summer evening, blankets and camp chairs spread over a huge grassy space and people enjoying picnic dinners while watching live music — this is what the Summer Series at the Amphitheater is all about. Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual season of this Summer Series...
Community Potluck at Lakewood Playhouse
Share some space and food with us at Lakewood Playhouse. This is an opportunity to connect with members of our board, staff, creative teams and each other as we head into our 86th Season. There will be a short introduction about our new season and a Q&A with the board, staff and creatives, but mostly this will be a moment to gather in the Playhouse to enjoy each other’s company. ALL ARE WELCOME.
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