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More than 700,000 acres of wildfire ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Existing Building Is Reimagined as a Modern Grocery Store
Cushing Terrell partnered with longtime client, Metropolitan Market, to bring its global-inspired take on grocery to the rapidly transforming Crown Hill neighborhood of North Seattle. The new location transformed a 30-plus-year-old building into a beautiful, modern shopping destination—one that both fits the context of the up-and-coming neighborhood and ties into Metropolitan Market’s high-end brand.
Rock legend once called 'best guitar player in the world' dies at 81
Jerry Miller, a guitar great and founding member of the iconic 1960s rock band Moby Grape, has died at 81, Deadline reported. The outlet said that Miller died Saturday night, July 20, in Tacoma, Washington. No cause of death has been given. “Sadly, I have to relate that the great...
Fall reservations for WA ferry routes open Tuesday
SEATTLE - Vehicle reservations for the Washington State Ferries (WSF) fall 2024 schedule opens on Tuesday, a way for travelers to save a spot on several routes. Fall reservations officially open at 10 a.m. on July 23. They can be made for the Port Townsend/Coupeville and Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry routes running between September 22 to December 28.
Big Lots Bellingham location likely to close in coming months
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Big Lots, a nationwide retail chain that specializes in selling large appliances and furniture at a discount, will likely be closing their Bellingham doors within the next few months. The company posted a banner on their website announcing its closure last week and have placed...
Introducing Yarn Dragon: Pike Place Market Craftsperson Turned Shop Owner
Pike Place Market is excited to welcome Yarn Dragon to our Mezzanine Level. The colorful shop across from Northwest Tastings and the Miniature Car Dealer in Pike Place Market’s Lower Levels had their grand opening on July 13, quickly becoming a must-stop destination for yarn enthusiasts. However, owner Jonathan Berner is no stranger to Pike Place Market.
Tacoma woman sentenced to 82 years for deadly arson spree and murder
TACOMA, Wash. — A woman responsible for a deadly arson spree around Tacoma in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced Tuesday morning to about 82 years in prison. Earlier this month, a jury found Sarah Ramey, 45, guilty of murder, 13 counts of arson, two counts of attempted arson, burglary, identity theft and motor vehicle theft. In total, Ramey faced 27 counts.
Companies answer Tumwater’s search for arborist to re-evaluate Davis-Meeker Oak
Five firms and one consulting professional responded to Tumwater’s Request for Quote (RFQ) as the city searches for an arborist to provide another risk assessment of the historic Davis-Meeker Garry Oak. Mayor Debbie Sullivan decided in June to pause the removal of the 400-year-old tree, as demanded by members...
Jerry Miller, Co-Founding Guitarist of Moby Grape, Dies at 81
Jerry Miller, co-founder and guitarist of 1960s San Francisco rock band Moby Grape, died on Saturday, July 20, in Tacoma, Washington. He was 81. A Moby Grape Facebook fan page broke the news, according to a report from Deadline. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” the post reads. “Jo...
Treehouse seeks support for foster youth going back to school
Jul. 22—MOSES LAKE — Treehouse, a Washington state nonprofit dedicated to supporting the educational and other essential needs of youth in foster care, is launching its annual back-to-school campaign to collect school supplies and items by the end of summer, according to an announcement from the organization. Treehouse is calling on community members, businesses and organizations to support ...
Chehalis (WA) Fire Department Launches New Paramedic Program
The Chronicle, Centralia, Wash. The Chehalis Fire Department has launched a new advanced life support (ALS) paramedic program, Fire Chief Adam Fulbright announced Wednesday. The program, which offers pre-hospital medical care by certified paramedics, has been fully operational since Tuesday, July 16. JEMS: Analyzing the Threshold for ALS Response in...
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