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VIDEO: Celebration wraps up Metro Flex’s first week of on-demand transit for Delridge and South Park
Today’s El Mercadito pop-up shop and farmers’ market in South Park had special guests:. Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Councilmember Rob Saka, Metro general manager Michelle Allison, SDOT senior deputy director Francisca Stefan joined South Park community advocates, including members of the Duwamish Valley Youth Corps, in celebrating this week’s launch of Metro Flex on-demand transit serving Delridge and South Park. While Metro is a county service, as we reported when the launch was announced two weeks ago, the Seattle Transit Measure is paying for the new service. That’s why both city and county reps spoke at Duwamish Waterway Park today – here’s what everyone had to say:
Seattle parents say 'something bigger' needs to be done to address youth gun violence
SEATTLE — Parents and community members south of downtown Seattle gathered to say enough is enough. Friday evening’s “Justice for our Youth” event was all about solutions – the problem? – how to keep our young people safe from gun violence. Community leaders say...
REMINDER: Like FREE Ice Cream? You should go to the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Sunday
REMINDER: If you dig FREE Ice Cream, be sure you’re one of the first 200 people to visit the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns to the Garden Sunday from 11 a. m. – 2 p.m. The Guest...
Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County take in 50 cats in one day
The Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County already has 300 cats in its population. They weren’t prepared to take in at least 50, and possibly as many as 100 cats, today alone and they all come from one Pierce County home. The cats are said to be sick, possibly malnourished, and...
MOSAIC festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright Park.
Public commenters raise concerns at Commercial Aviation Work Group inaugural meeting
When the newest iteration of a group tasked with relieving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting, community members weighed in on the committee, its members and its mission. The Commercial Aviation Work Group (CAWG) – which first met on Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event...
Burien City Manager Accuses King County Executive of “Establishing” Encampment Outside Courthouse
In an email to Deputy King County Executive Shannon Braddock last week, Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon demanded answers to a number of questions about an encampment outside the King County Courthouse in downtown Burien, where unsheltered people have been living for several weeks. The county recently set up a fence around the encampment that prevents it from sprawling onto the sidewalk.
Enjoy Veggie Races at this Sunday’s Auburn Farmers Market
Join us at the Auburn Farmers Market at Les Gove Park. The Market will be open this Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with farm fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, meat, cheese, honey, wine, coffee beans, handmade crafts and body care products, prepared food, and more!. Sundays,...
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.
Smoke or sunshine? WA’s new air quality map tells you what’s ahead
As wildfire season heats up, the Washington Department of Ecology is rolling out a new tool to help people breathe easier and stay safe. The state’s revamped air quality monitoring map, launched this week, is designed to keep residents in the know during the smoky days ahead. The new map gives real-time updates on air quality across the state, showing pollutants like smoke, ozone, and carbon monoxide . The map has accessibility features aimed at making it more user-friendly for those who are visually impaired, and can be accessed via smartphone or desktop. RELATED: The presence of wildfire smoke could have you feeling bad — and not for the reason you think Planning to enjoy some fresh air outdoors? The map also includes a smoke forecast to help people prepare ahead of time. It projects what air quality will be like over the next five days, said Department of Ecology monitoring coordinator Jill Schulte. The map also shows 7-day and 24-hour air quality trends.
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