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Washington State Supreme Court leaves high-capacity magazine ban in place
(The Center Square) – Washington's ban on the sale of high-capacity magazines will remain in effect after a Monday decision by the state Supreme Court. A majority of justices denied a request to modify an order from Supreme Court Commissioner Michael Johnson issued back in April that kept the ban in place, despite a lower court ruling that determined the law was unconstitutional. Monday’s decision will keep the ban in...
King County Launches 100 Days Of Action To Tackle Gun Violence
King County Executive Dow Constantine, in collaboration with local community-based organizations and the city of Seattle, has launched the 100 Days of Action, an intensive initiative to confront gun violence. “Gun violence is a public health issue that demands urgent action,” Constantine stated. “This 100-day, intensive initiative to confront gun...
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.
Black Bottle: Bringing Casual Fine Dining to Downtown Bellevue
Black Bottle is Bringing Casual Fine Dining to Downtown Bellevue. Taking the first steps into Black Bottle excites customers for what to expect - a hip, welcoming gastro tavern where you might find your new favorite drink. Pair one of their fun cocktails with a delicious seafood meal, or order a few of their extensive small bites to get the most of their special menu.
Juveniles driving Hyundai in Bellevue intentionally hit 13-year-old bicyclist
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Police are asking the public's help identifying juveniles who intentionally drove into a bicyclist on Lake Washington Boulevard NE Saturday night. The Bellevue Police Department said the incident occurred around 8:22 p.m. on the 9500 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE. Witnesses said a silver Hyundai Elantra "full of juveniles" drove into the bike lane and hit a random bystander, a 13-year-old riding home from a nearby park, police added.
All-star lineup of drivers to appear at NHRA Fan Fest on July 18 in Auburn
With an impressive list of drivers, including racing legend and Top Fuel rookie Tony Stewart, the NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back and officially kicks off the race weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The event takes place from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday...
Police investigating shooting in South Seattle, no injuries
SEATTLE - Police are investigating a shooting in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood. The shooting happened around 3:00 p.m. near Rainier Ave S and S Orcas St. Authorities say there are no injuries reported. Detectives have the intersection blocked while they investigate. It is not known what led up to...
Construction of New Alki Elementary to Begin
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has issued the building permit for construction of the new Alki Elementary school building. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) received the notification Tuesday, July 9, 2024, and construction will begin later this month. “We are pleased to be able to move forward with...
Do You Have This Heat Pump in WA? Recall Alert
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued yet another Recall Alert. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series, and Goodman SD Heat Pumps Due to Risk of Excessive Heat Exposure. What does one look like?. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/styles/recall_product/public/1AmanaS-Series.jpg?VersionId=tjsOwnE3NvvAK62k190HstXlh4embEiO&itok=MAlNNeT9. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/styles/recall_product/public/1AmanaS-Series.jpg?VersionId=tjsOwnE3NvvAK62k190HstXlh4embEiO&itok=MAlNNeT9. What exactly is going on with this?. Why...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
‘All about accessibility’: Officials celebrate completion of Scriber Creek Trail Phase 2
Elected officials joined City of Lynnwood staff, project engineers and construction workers Monday to celebrate the completion of Phase 2 of the Scriber Creek Trail Project. Completion of the Phase 2 project – which cost $9.2 million – comes six weeks before the opening of the Lynnwood City Center light rail station. Phase 1– still under construction by Sound Transit – will connect the Interurban Trail to Scriber Creek Park along the light rail station’s southwest edge.There is also a planned Phase 3, which will extend the trail from the terminus of Phase 2 just north of 200th Street Southwest to Wilcox Park.
VET PFAS Act 2023 could bring aid to vets suffering from PFAS-related illnesses
Military veterans across the country are suffering from illnesses caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to which they were exposed while serving at an army facility. However, the
Juveniles driving Hyundai in Bellevue intentionally hit 13-year-old bicyclist
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Police are asking the public's help identifying juveniles who intentionally drove into a bicyclist on Lake Washington Boulevard NE Saturday night. The Bellevue Police Department said the incident occurred around 8:22 p.m. on the 9500 block of Lake Washington Boulevard NE. Witnesses said a silver Hyundai Elantra "full of juveniles" drove into the bike lane and hit a random bystander, a 13-year-old riding home from a nearby park, police added.
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