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Seattle weather: Lowlands stay warm, mountain thunderstorms developing
Seattle - Wednesday will bring more clouds and a chance for mountain thunderstorms as a disturbance moves through Washington. Clouds moved in overnight, keeping temperatures warm around the Seattle metro area Wednesday morning. Highs will be back into the mid 60s for most of the central and south Puget Sound areas.
Daughter’s emotional plea answered after stolen U-Haul holding father’s ashes is found in Tacoma
SEATTLE — It wasn’t a typical move for Megan Plunkett. It was a move to honor her dad’s final wishes. “That was like the last thing he said was, ‘you need to go to graduate school, you need to go to [UC] Davis and you need to be influenced by your sisters,” Plunkett said.
Seattle App-Based Workers And Restaurants Rally For Revisions To PayUp Ordinance
A comprehensive compromise bill awaits a vote as Seattle’s app-based workers and restaurant owners sit on the steps of Seattle City Hall, urging councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Cathy Moore to accept a compromise measure revising the Delivery Pay Ordinance and stem the losses associated with the new law. Seattle’s PayUp ordinance, which went into effect on January 13, 2023, requires large app-based delivery companies, like UberEATS and DoorDash, to pay drivers a minimum wage. The ordinance mandates that drivers are to be paid at least $0.44 per minute, $0.74 per mile, and $5 per delivery offer.
Byrd Barr Place To Host 60th Anniversary Block Party
Byrd Barr Place (BBP), formerly known as the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP), will be hosting its 60th Anniversary Block Party this Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 722 18th Ave. from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Although it is the first block party under the name of Byrd Barr Place, the organization still remains true to its mission and reminds the community that BBP is still an organization that is run by and for the Black community of Seattle.
Report: Seattle backyard housing continues to boom after 2019 reform
The Seattle City Council’s land use committee will hear Wednesday that the creation of new “accessory dwelling units” in the city continues at record levels but those numbers could finally begin to fall with planned changes to zoning. The city’s 2023 Accessory Dwelling Unit Annual Report (PDF)...
Stranger Suggests: Hiatus Kaiyote and Digable Planets, Capitol Hill Block Party, Longlegs in 35mm, ML Buch, and as Much Soft Serve as You Can Eat
(MUSIC) Aussie jazz-funk ensemble Hiatus Kaiyote will take to Remlinger Farms in support of their fourth album, Love Heart Cheat Code, which embraces spontaneity with improvised tracks like "Sparkle Tape Break Up" and "And We Go Gentle." However, the show’s real draw is that Digable Planets, the greatest hip-hop group of all time (in my opinion) is opening. The trio of rappers, who have adopted the insect alter-egos Butterfly, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodlebug, will perform classic tracks from their influential jazz-rap albums Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space) and Blowout Comb. If you're not familiar with the group, I suggest listening to their 1993 track "La Femme Fetal," which tackles the persistent issues of abortion rights and fascism. (Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation, 5:30 pm, $54.50, all ages) AUDREY VANN.
Shooting suspect wanted for July 5 nightclub shooting found and arrested
Seattle, Washington – The Seattle Police arrested a woman in connection to a shooting that took place in the late night hours on July 5 at the Showbox nightclub in South Seattle. The incident, which occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of 1st Avenue South, pushed customers running for safety in all directions.
Seattle to Host Free Youth Sports Extravaganza, Basketball and Soccer Take Street Stage for Weekend Showdown
Mark your calendars, Seattle sports enthusiasts! The city is gearing up for a riveting weekend of youthful athletic prowess with the Seattle Street Sports Showdown—a no-cost extravaganza bringing basketball and soccer to the streets in an event teeming with energy and community celebration. Announced by the Associated Recreation Council and backed by Seattle Parks & Recreation alongside the City of Seattle, this event is slated to spark some serious competition among the younger cohorts.
Bloomberg Harvard Initiative seeks to change how local governments operate. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell chimes in.
Seattle, Washington – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has been selected to join the distinguished Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative—a partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Business School. This initiative is to provide improved tools and knowledge to enable mayors and top city officials to properly run their cities while improving performance for their citizens.
Sadako Sasaki statue, valued at $25K, stolen from Seattle park
SEATTLE — Police are investigating after the Sadako Sasaki statue was stolen in the University District on Friday morning. The theft occurred around 11:30 a.m. at Seattle's Peace Park on the 800 block of Northeast 40th Street, according to Seattle police. Police said no suspects have been identified. The...
Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer Expresses One Regret From Washington
When enticing opportunities come knocking, it's hard to pass them up, even if the timing isn't exactly the best. That was the case for Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer when it came to his exit from Washington. On Jan. 8, DeBoer and the Huskies were defeated by Michigan in the CFP National ...
Tacoma Animal Shelter Seeks Community Support Through ‘Name Your Price’ Adoption Promotion
Following the Fourth of July holiday, a period that notoriously increases animal shelter intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering a ‘name your price’ adoption promotion for all pets in the shelter from July 17-21. Between July 1-15, the open-admission shelter took in 495 pets, a 12% increase from the same period in 2023.
Redmond police seek help to identify women in liquor store theft and assault
REDMOND, Wash. — Redmond police are asking for the public's help in identifying two individuals they believe were involved in a shoplift and assault at a liquor store Monday. Police said the incident occurred at a local liquor store in the 2100 block of 148th Avenue NE around 7:35...
Altercations at Casinos Result in One Injury and One Death
Two casinos in Fresno and Tacoma have been the sites of violent altercations. One incident involved a security guard being injured, while the other resulted in a fatal shooting. Fresno Casino Security Guard Attacked by Homeless Man, Suspect Arrested. In Fresno, a security guard at Club One Casino was hurt...
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.
Church leaders relieved as Sound Transit changes ‘preferred option’ for light rail along Alderwood Mall Blvd
As Sound Transit prepares to open its Lynnwood Link light rail extension with great fanfare next month, the agency quietly announced a change in the “preferred” route of its next northern-bound expansion of light rail that had previously threatened to displace a 100-year-old Lynnwood church. Sound Transit’s initial...
Edmonds police arrest domestic violence suspect after three-hour standoff
Following a three-hour standoff, Edmonds police early Wednesday morning arrested a suspect who had returned to the scene of an earlier domestic violence incident at a home in the 21800 block of 80th Avenue West in Edmonds. The female victim had originally reported the domestic violence incident on July 15....
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