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Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirms where Connor Williams would play
Connor Williams has reportedly passed his physical after working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered late in the 2023 season. This should augment any interest he has for teams taking a look at signing the veteran offensive linemen. Williams visited the Seattle Seahawks this week so there is certainly a mutual interest.
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
At 94, Charlie Tapper isn't just a ringer at horseshoes, he's winning at life
While global attention will be on the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Tri-Cities will be celebrating their own world games. The National Horseshoe Pitchers World Tournament is happening in Kennewick from July 29 to August 10. Organizers will welcome nearly 1,000 top pitchers from all over the world. Among them is Charlie Tapper from Auburn, Washington.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Increase in auto, drug and property violations in 2023, Everett
EVERETT, JULY 26: Last year Everett saw an increase in drug and narcotic violations, motor vehicle theft and destruction of property according to a recent report done by The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) On July 9, WASPC released its annual crime rate report for 2023, focusing...
Seniors learn line dancing and more at KWA senior meal site
The Korean Women’s Association has a lot to celebrate lately. Thanks to funding from the Pierce County Human Services Aging & Disability Resources Division, KWA’s Tacoma senior meal site is bringing more ways to give seniors nutritious and culturally appropriate meals along with fun activities like line dancing to get them up and moving. Read all about it in the Tacoma Weekly.
Former Seattle mayor, KING 5 anchor Charles Royer passes away
SEATTLE — Former mayor of Seattle and KING 5 News anchor Charles "Charley" Royer passed away Friday morning, July 26. Royer was Seattle's longest-serving mayor, serving three terms from 1978 to 1990. As mayor, he worked to establish low-income housing measures in the city, implemented what is recognized as the national model of recycling and solid waste reduction, opened over 20 community health clinics, and more, according to a press release published on behalf of the family. In 1989, the National Urban Coalition even named Royer the Distinguished Urban Mayor of the Year.
Metro Weekend Update – July 26-28 2024
Routes 36, 60, and 107 will be rerouted and will not serve stop #3810 Beacon Avenue S & S Lander Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 due to construction;. Routes 239 and 250 will be rerouted off NE 85th Street between 6th Street and 120th Avenue NE from Friday, July 26 at 10 p.m. through end of service Sunday, July 28 due to construction,
New Bulk Buy Program Encourages Collaborations Between Farmers and Pike Place Market Businesses
Beloved cheesecake bakery The Confectional has partnered with two Pike Place Market farms to create mouthwatering flavors: Blueberry Bliss and Tayberry & Cream. Both flavors quickly became best sellers at their debut in July. Try these seasonal flavors through Labor Day or before they sell out. The partnerships were made...
Seattle City Light Invests in Grid Upgrades for Reliable Electricity and Sustainable Future
Seattle City Light is actively bolstering the infrastructural fortitude of its electric grid, advancing projects aimed at ensuring consistent electricity delivery to its customers. As outlined in a recent announcement, the utility provider is currently updating substations, replacing old cables, and installing cutting-edge technology. The emphasis on upgrades seeks to match growing demand and to anticipate future growth needs.
Reuben’s Brews and OOLA Distillery release Greyhound Spritz canned cocktail
Reuben’s Brews has always been a forward-thinking brewery, and the movement of craft breweries to explore the “beyond beer” segment which includes cider, seltzer, kombucha, "hard” anything, and perhaps most significantly canned ready-to-drink cocktails which are booming. Reuben’s has experimented with natural fruit hard seltzer in there FruitFuzz lineup, and small batch NA beer, this collaboration lets them try out the RTD canned cocktail market without investing in a distillery and an entirely new market. Plus, it keeps one foot in the beer world with the use of hops citrusy and slightly spizy hops and Reuben’s seltzer techniques with OOLA’s gin botanicals and grapefruit puree for a refreshing take on a classic cocktail.
Man sentenced to prison for 2021 hit-and-run that killed Shoreline mother
KING COUNTY, Wash. - The man who killed a Shoreline mother during a hit-and-run in 2021 will spend nearly 11 years in prison. On Thursday before sentencing, Aiden Ott apologized to the family of the victim, 45-year-old Diane Marx. Ott accepted a plea agreement for counts of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, hit-and-run felony death, and reckless driving.
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