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Former Port of Seattle police chief awarded $24.2M in damages over wrongful firing
(The Center Square) – A King County Superior Court jury has awarded former Port of Seattle Police Chief Rod Covey $24.2 million in damages, but the port is considering an appeal. Covey sued the port in late 2022 for wrongful termination after he was fired that August, which marked a year after the Port placed him on administrative leave. Covey was placed on administrative leave in 2020 after an internal investigation found he had violated the port’s Code of Conduct and Human Resources policies after...
A Trendy Cocktail Pop-Up, Minus the Alcohol, Is Coming to Bellevue
The Los Angeles–based pop-up Zero Proofed has hosted live karaoke, poolside cocktail parties, silent discos, and extravagant, multi-floor Halloween bashes — now it’s coming to the Eastside next month to give people the chance to have a good time being sober in Bellevue. The pop-up, founded by...
Nika Muhl's New Photo Celebrating Boyfriend's Birthday Turns Heads
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl entered the WNBA with a beloved fanbase that stemmed from her time as a UConn Husky. But the Croatian sensation has attracted a ton of new eyes since she was drafted by the Storm with the No. 14 overall pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft; largely due to her iconic ...
$250M superyacht Liva O draws 'big' attention on Seattle's Lake Union
SEATTLE - The superyacht LIVA O, owned by billionaire Stephen Orenstein, has made a notable appearance on Seattle's Lake Union. Measuring 387 feet, LIVA O is the largest superyacht ever built by the esteemed German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussen. For comparison, a Washington state Olympic Class ferry measures 362 feet.
High bacteria levels prompt closure of 3 Lake Washington beaches
SEATTLE — Health officials are recommending people and pets stay out of the water at three Lake Washington beaches due to high levels of bacteria in recent water samples. Public Health – Seattle and King County said Matthews Beach, Enatai Beach, and Houghton Beach were closed as of Tuesday due to the high levels of bacteria.
Backpack Giveaway to Support South Sound Families
In an effort to ease the financial burden of buying school supplies for a new school year, Verizon Wireless and investment company Round Room are hosting their 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of backpacks full of an estimated $3 million worth of total products will be given away...
Eight years after Greenwood gas explosion, Mr. Gyros set to return but needs our help
Longtime neighborhood residents still fondly remember the original Mr Gyros nestled in a tiny shop on 84th and Greenwood, and the gregarious and welcoming owners who greeted everyone happily upon arrival and never forgot a face. You will also recall the day that shop ceased to exist – March 9, 2016 – as it was reduced to rubble in a devastating natural gas explosion.
Seattle Mariners Manager "Tired of Watching" as M's Drop Brutal Game on Monday
The Seattle Mariners suffered a horrible loss on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels and after the game, manager Scott Servais took his team to task in a way that is rarely heard.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen takes brutal shot at NFL fans on social media
Riq Woolen never seemed like the kind of player that listened to fans. He mostly just played and didn't say much. Sure, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback could be funny at times of social media, but he never seemed to take aim on football fans who Woolen felt disrespected him. That is until this week when a fan called Woolen out for his 2023 tackling issues.
The Mariners should look to Arizona for an old friend and trade for Paul Sewald
Over the next couple of weeks, the talk around the Mariners will be trading for offense. You'll see it here, from the national writers and fans that the Mariners need to get more impact bats. I wholeheartedly agree, you can never have too many arms in the playoffs. The Mariners bullpen is getting healthier, with both Gregory Santos and Gabe Speier back and with the big club. Why not go get one more back-of-the-bullpen guy to help solidify the bullpen for the playoff push?
Seahawks Bring in 18-TD QB Coming off Award-Winning Season
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at a quarterback coming off of a very notable season. As reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston, the Seahawks worked out quarterback Adrian Martinez — among other players — on Monday, July 22. Martinez went undrafted in 2023 after starting during his entire collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2018-2021) and the Kansas State Wildcats (2022).
Cheer on these local athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
SEATTLE — Dozens of local athletes and coaches with ties to western Washington are traveling to Paris, France, to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here is a round-up of names to watch out for and cheer on at home. Marisa Howard. Track and Field, women’s steeplechase. Hometown:...
1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade
The Toronto Blue Jays may or may not trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but one first-place team appears to be a logical suitor if they do. In an appearance on MLB Network’s “MLB Central” Monday, Jon Heyman suggested that the Seattle Mariners could be a landing spot for Guerrero if the Blue Jays trade him. Heyman... The post 1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Everybody wants a piece of Tacoma's Side Piece Kitchen
TACOMA, Wash. — Judging by the lines of people waiting to get in, it seems like everybody wants a piece of Tacoma's Side Piece Kitchen. "I started Side Piece just as a pipe dream," said Hailey Hernandez who, burned out by her last job took out a $2,000 pay day loan in 2022 to start a take-out only operation.
New Commercial Aviation Work Group launches
A new state-created committee tasked with resolving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event Center in Tumwater. The Commercial Aviation Work Group (CAWG), while evidently the heir apparent to the defunct Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC), officially is a...
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