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Three Stats: Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC
Seattle Reign traveled across the country last weekend hoping to earn their first points on the road all season. They accomplished that goal on a hot, muggy afternoon – coming from behind in the last minute to draw 1-1 with Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena. Former Reign player...
#DISCPlus: Wu-Tang Clan & Nas: NY State of Mind Tour at Climate – A Night to Remember
Don’t miss out on the electrifying Wu-Tang Clan & Nas NY State of Mind Tour at Climate – an unforgettable night of hip-hop music. The iconic Wu-Tang Clan and legendary rapper Nas reunited for the NY State of Mind Tour, delivering an unforgettable performance at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Accompanied by the dynamic De La Soul, this event was a historic celebration of East Coast hip-hop, streamed live by Amazon Music on Twitch and Prime Video.
Redfin Reports Newly Built Apartments Are Filling Up at the Slowest Pace Since 2020
There are more new apartments hitting the market than normal. As a result, building owners are competing with one another for tenants, which is limiting how much they can boost prices. SEATTLE–(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Less than half (47%) of newly constructed apartments that were completed in the fourth quarter were...
Seattle Seeks Visionary Firm to Revamp Municipal Golf Course Management and Increase Inclusivity
Seattle's green spaces are about to get a little bit of a management makeover, or so it seems, given the latest stir from the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). They've officially called for proposals in their hunt for a management firm adept at handling not just the fairways and greens but also the dollar signs and customer smiles of their municipal golf courses. In the words of the RFP, this firm will take up the reins of "day-to-day operations" including the standard fare of driving ranges, pro-shops, and those post-game clubhouses, where the 19th hole can often be found. The details, live as of yesterday, can be scoped out at parkways.seattle.gov, with the deadline set for August 9.
Man seriously injured in Monday morning shooting in Ballard
A man was injured in a shooting early Monday in Ballard. The Seattle Police Department says 911 Dispatch received a report of a shooting in the parking lot at 14th Ave NW and NW Market St at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 1. SPD says that while they were investigating,...
Capitale Pizzeria, a pizza cousin to Belltown’s La Fontana Siciliana, coming to Broadway
A pizza-focused cousin of classic Belltown Italian joint La Fontana Siciliana is coming to Capitol Hill’s Broadway. Plans for Capitale Pizzeria are underway in the space left empty by the sad end for the Boca family of food and drink after the death of founder Marco Casas-Beaux at 72 last year. CHS reported here on the closure of Casa-Beaux’s venues amid unpaid rent and legal issues.
Ballard Nail Studio closes permanently
The Ballard Nail Studio at 5615 24th Ave NW has just closed its doors permanently. The news came suddenly via a note on the studio’s door, in which they announced that they’d close on July 1 after a decade in business. “This sudden change is happening rather uanexpectedly...
Blind artist who was told "you don't look blind" has a mission to educate
Paul Castle, a blind author and illustrator, has come face to face with a number of misconceptions about blindness."He blinks. He can't be blind.""His eyes aren't white.""You don't look blind."Some appear as comments on the social media pages he started with his husband, Matthew. But in a recent interaction at a Seattle restaurant, Castle and his guide dog, Mr. Maple, were denied entry because an employee didn't believe Mr. Maple was a real service animal. The man was suspicious of Castle because it appeared he was making eye contact with him, Castle said."He said to me, 'You don't look blind,' which...
Women’s Tennis: Dukes Sign Seattle Transfer Elena Kraleva
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Tyson Thomas announced the signing of transfer Elena Kraleva , and she will join the women's tennis program this fall with one year of eligibility remaining. Kraleva spent the previous three seasons at Seattle University, where she was a two-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection. A native of Burgas, Bulgaria, she becomes the third member of Thomas' signing class, as she joins Corinna Rietmann and Mia Saveljic. Elena Kraleva | 6-2 | Burgas, Bulgaria | Academy Nikola Obreshkov (Seattle) Transfers to JMU after three seasons at Seattle (2021-24) 2024 Second Team All-WAC singles 2022...
Seattle Launches SUN Bucks Program to Provide $120 Grocery Benefits for Children During Summer
Seattle families with young children have a new reason to look forward to the summer, with the introduction of SUN Bucks, a program providing $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child, which can be used at participating stores and farmers markets. This financial boost for groceries comes in addition to free nutritious meals offered to children and youth at over 60 locations throughout the city, a service managed by Seattle Human Services Department's Summer Food Service Program. In a bid to tackle food insecurity during the summer months, when school-provided meals cease, the city has organized a program celebration at Jefferson Park on July 12, according to the Human Services blog.
Ranking every Seattle Seahawks head coach in the history of the franchise
With the Seattle Seahawks closing the chapter of the Pete Carroll era and opening a new chapter under Mike Macdonald, it's a great time to look back on the complete history of the Seahawks' head coaches. From Jack Patera in 1976 to Macdonald's hiring in 2024, nine men have had the distinct honor of being head ball coach in Seattle. Some were good, some were bad, and some were straight-up ugly.
Police investigate deadly crash in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood
SEATTLE - Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood early Tuesday morning. At around 12:28 a.m., the Seattle Police Department sent out an alert saying officers were investigating a crash near the corner of Aurora Ave. N and N 43rd St. This area is about eight blocks south of Woodland Park Zoo.
Seattle outlet hopeful for Supersonics return with Boston Celtics ownership selling team
The Boston Celtics ownership group's decision to sell could indirectly lead to the return of the Seattle Supersonics. Seattle Sports' Brent Stecker made the connection: one Celtics minority owner, private equity partner-turned-Seattle Kraken owner David Bonderman, could be getting a record payday that'd lead to an investment in a franchise in the Emerald City.
Armed man arrested after driving from California, holding hostages at Seattle hair salon
SEATTLE — An armed 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving to Seattle from California to confront his ex-girlfriend and taking people hostage inside a hair salon. The incident occurred at 10:49 a.m. Saturday on the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South, according to Seattle police. Officers found...
Slog AM: SCORE Jail Planning Continues, Biden Dissents Like a Loser, Video of Capitol Hill Station Stabbing Released
Welcome to Tuesday. Today's supposed to be mostly sunny with a high of 69 degrees. [Eds note: Nice.]. Mayor Bruce Harrell pushes forward with SCORE jail talks: Multiple people have told me that the Harrell administration has begun holding meetings with the Seattle Municipal Court (SMC), the King County Department of Public Defense, and other stakeholders to contract with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines for more jail beds. As Publicola has reported, about six people have died at SCORE in the last year. Harrell appears to no longer be just toying with the idea, as I reported earlier this year.
NFL analyst predicts shocking player to be Seahawks starting QB in 2025
There should be little question about the Seattle Seahawks' quarterback situation this year. Geno Smith is going to be QB1 and Sam Howell is going to be QB2. Smith has been Seattle's starter for the last two years and his Total QBR in those seasons combined has ranked near the top of the league. He has been good, if not great.
Husky Kickoff Countdown - 60 Days
We're less than 70 days away from the start of the 2024 Football season! Washington will host Weber State on August 31st, and to count down the days to kickoff we've decided to take a look at the players that have worn the jerseys of each day in question. In...
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