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What's Up This Weekend: Your PNW Events Guide July 19-21
Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we share what's up around Seattle. If we're missing something fun, email us at hello@seattlerefined.com. Capitol Hill Block Party. CHBP returns this weekend, featuring "HOT TO GO!" pop sensation Chappell Roan, Kaytranada, Still Woozy and more. Don't miss this three-day music fest in the heart of Capitol Hill!
Local Businesswoman to Serve on SBA's Regulatory Fairness Board
Colleen Echohawk, CEO of Native-owned lifestyle brand Eighth Generation, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Regulatory Fairness Board. The Regulatory Fairness Board advises the SBA’s Office of Ombudsman on matters of federal regulatory concern to small businesses. The Office of Ombudsman works with small businesses to help them navigate federal regulatory issues.
Seattle Nice: Is Civility Dying in Seattle?
On this week’s episode of Seattle Nice, we ask whether recent graffiti targeting Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo—which said, among other things, “Fuck Tanya Woo—Get Her Out” and “Tanya Woo Hates Black People”—is another sign of what Sandeep has described as a new era of “toxicity” in Seattle politics.
Brady's Take: Perhaps the Alex Rodriguez and Seattle Mariners' Fans Fences Can Be Mended
As a longtime fan, I've never wanted to forgive Alex Rodriguez for leaving the Seattle Mariners. After hearing him speak on Seattle Sports 710 on Tuesday, the healing has started for me, and I bet it has for others as well.
Predicting Washington’s Starting Offense: Skill Positions
The Husky football season begins at the end of August. Continuing our look at this year’s program, it’s time to project the week one starting offense for Washington. The offense returns zero majority starters from last year’s high-powered unit. It added several transfers at many positions, and the new staff will be running a pro-style system. Big Ten Media Days are later in July, and Fall camp will get underway shortly thereafter. We have predicted the starters in the secondary and the front seven. But now, and based on what we’ve seen thus far in the offseason, here’s what the starting skill position players on the Washington offense might look like come August 31st.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.13 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.15 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since...
Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities
Washington Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith on Tuesday renewed their call to close all for-profit federal immigration detention centers. Their letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas comes just days after Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray requested federal auditors investigate health care services at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, a privately-run […] The post Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Burien City Council hears about new development near transit center, homeless outreach, community grants & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 began with a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the importance of parks for residents. King County presented ideas for a new development near the transit center, aiming for affordable housing with potential community art space. Council reports addressed...
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Stateline.
Whooping cough: Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get vaccine as cases rise
Whooping cough is on the rise in South King County. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County, there are more cases so far this year than the last three years combined. While most of the local cases are coming from the Auburn, Kent and Federal Way areas,...
Virtual Reality Gaming Venue Opening First U.S. Location in Bellevue
Mirra, a Bellevue-headquartered company described as a “leading provider of upscale, tech-immersed social entertainment experiences,” announced today that it’s opening its first U.S. location in the Bellevue Collection in August. The 10,708-square-foot location, which will open on the third floor of Lincoln Square across from the Cinemark...
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