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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....
Money from Washington's landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change
SEATTLE (AP) — Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes that are at risk from climate change and rising sea levels to help them move to higher ground, install solar panels, buy electric vehicles and restore wetlands, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday. The money — $52 million — comes from the 2021 Climate Commitment Act, which auctions off allowances for heavily polluting companies to emit carbon, with the revenue invested in education, transportation and other programs. Conservative critics who blame it for increased gas prices are seeking...
Economic Development Commission to meet at Hwy 99 Neighborhood Office July 17
The Edmonds Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the city’s Highway 99 Neighborhood Office, 23632 Highway 99, Ste. I (next to Safeway), Edmonds. The meeting will be in a hybrid format and y0u can also attend via Zoom at this...
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