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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.
Seattle weather: Clouds to sunshine with highs in the 80s Thursday
SEATTLE - Clouds started Wednesday, but skies cleared nicely and highs warmed up again into the 80s. This makes it Day 14 of 80+ degrees, and we are on track to beat the record later this week for the longest streak at SEA Airport!. We saw an ative afternoon of...
VIDEO: Ribbon cut Wednesday for new Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility for Youth
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility (LBTCF) on Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024. Located on the east end of Lake Burien at the Navos/Ruth Dykeman Center campus, the facility, which opened July 1, provides specialized care for youth aged 13 to 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorder.
It’s time for Block Party — Plus, Capitol Hill’s 2024 sit in a park watching free concerts and movies season is also underway
This weekend brings the three-day Capitol Hill Block Party music festival to the streets of Pike/Pine along with about 30,000 music fans inside the fences of the ticketed event. There will be a lot of activities going on outside those fences, too, including a mix of free events and activities in Cal Anderson Park.
Seattle City Council approves harsher penalties for illegal street racing
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council in an 8-1 vote passed emergency legislation on Tuesday meant to crack down on illegal street racing. The newly passed ordinance establishes a $500 civil infraction against the registered owner of a vehicle participating in illegal street racing. Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka successfully included an amendment that increases the fine to $800 for a second infraction, and $1,500 for third and subsequent infractions. ...
HS Sports: WIAA Champions Night With the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners will honor the 2023-24 State Champions in Slowpitch, Fastpitch, and Baseball on Monday, July 22nd. There will be discounted tickets but you must buy the tickets before Friday the 19th at 5 pm. We have a link below that’ll take you directly to the tickets. At...
First look at former Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner in a Commanders uniform
When future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner returned to Seattle after a one-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams, Seahawks fans were likely thankful they’d never have to see Wagner play in another uniform. Unfortunately, that reality did not come to pass. For the second time in three...
Washington Primary ballots are being mailed out
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 2024 November Election is just a few months away, which means that there are some important dates that you should mark in your calendar to help you plan ahead. Here is a list of dates you need to know for the Primary and General Elections.
Proposed budget amendments sign of tough choices ahead for city council
City budgeting and finances continued to be a focus for the Edmonds City Council as it met in committees Tuesday. The council finance committee — with Will Chen as chair, Jenna Nand as member and Council President Vivian Olson occassionally weighing in — discussed revisions to the draft City of Edmonds financial policy framework that had also been on the committee agenda in May. Among the issues discussed: Whether the city should keep its fund balance reserve at current policy-required levels — 16% of annual operating expenditures along with a contingent reserve fund of 4% — for a total of 20%. And what about the current 12% reserve levels required for the city’s other major operating funds — the water utility and the sewer/wastewater treatment plant fund?
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.
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