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3 Mariners' hitters going through terrible second-half slumps at the plate
There are around 40 games left to play in the 2024 season, 40 more opportunities for Seattle to punch their ticket to October baseball. Things aren't looking great right now with a rough stretch coming at the same time as an eight-game win streak by the Astros, giving Houston a 2.5 game lead in the AL West. The Mariners are also three games back of a Wild Card spot, right behind the Red Sox. With just a 38.2% chance to make the playoffs as per FanGraphs, what bats need to warm up as soon as possible?
AISC funds research to streamline structural steel design and construction
Years ago, leaders at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) met to discuss ways the steel construction industry, including structural steel fabricators, could innovate. Structural fabricators deal with continual pricing pressures, and cutting costs below margin obviously isn’t sustainable. “We soon realized that speed was the key to...
Washington State Braces for Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding This Weekend
Seattle, WA – Residents in Western Washington should prepare for a potentially stormy weekend, as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for severe thunderstorms and flash floods starting Saturday evening. The storms are expected to bring frequent lightning, gusty winds, and the possibility of small hail, particularly in the Cascades and surrounding areas.
WA State Patrol lost emails, public records and state leaders were not initially informed
The Washington State Patrol lost emails and public records following a data migration failure last year. In a story first reported by Cascade PBS, the Patrol’s mistakes resulted in the permanent deletion of these documents. After reviewing internal communications, PBS believed that possibly hundreds of thousands of documents were...
Per-square-foot home-sales prices continue rising in region
Home-buyers across the Washington region in July shelled out more, on a per-square-foot basis, than they had a year before. The nine localities across the region tracked by the GazetteLeader all were in positive territory on a per-square-foot basis, based on an analysis of data supplied by Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren’t Allowed To Do This
Washington State Red Light Traffic Cameras Aren't Allowed To Do This. So I was driving down 20th Avenue in Pasco and came across the red light traffic camera that'll send you a photo if you run a red light. The One Thing You Need To Know About Washington State Red...
WEST SEATTLE SATURDAY: 37 notes!
(Friday sunrise – photo by Stewart L.) Here’s what’s happening, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (where you’ll find even more):. NO SSV CLOSURE: First, a major traffic note – the Spokane Street Viaduct (continuation of West Seattle Bridge between 99 and I-5) is fully open this weekend; no work because of the rainy forecast.
Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl champion set to make appearance at Keiper's Card Show in Centralia
Those attending the Hub City Car Show in downtown Centralia on Saturday, Aug. 24, also have the chance to meet and get an autograph from a member of the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII champion Seattle
New affordable housing units could curb displacement in this Tacoma neighborhood
An affordable housing project in Tacoma’s Hilltop Neighborhood is intended to address gentrification by prioritizing affordable housing for those who have been displaced or are at risk of being displaced. The more than 230 affordable housing units being added by the Housing Hilltop project make it the agency’s largest...
Listings are up, interest rates may come down
Aug. 16—COLUMBIA BASIN — More homes are on the market this month than a year ago, according to data recently released by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which tracks real estate trends in 26 of Washington's 39 counties. Active listings increased 37.7% in July 2024 compared to July 2023, according to the NMLS. The increase in Grant County was less of a swing; there were 346 active ...
Overnight closures planned for 520 bridge preservation, starting Aug. 19
Travelers who rely on the State Route 520 bridge to move across Lake Washington should prepare for a series of overnight, weeknight lane reductions critical to maintaining the bridge, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said. When crews are working at night, drivers can expect two lanes closed in each direction, leaving one lane open between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The first overnight closure is set for Monday, Aug. 19.
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