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231-Unit Housing Hilltop Brings New Affordable Housing to Tacoma, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Aug. 3
TACOMA, WA – July 25, 2024 — Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is inviting the community to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its largest affordable housing project in twenty years, Housing Hilltop. The event will be held in front of Housing Hilltop South on August 3rd at 11 AM, and will feature music, special guest speakers, and food.
Seafair removes drill team from lineup citing safety concerns
SEATTLE - After Seafair organizers pulled their participation due to safety concerns following a gun flashing incident at the Chinatown Parade, nearly 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Dolls and Gents Drill Team to be reinstated at the 2024 Torchlight Parade. "After close discussions with the Seattle...
Disgraced Seattle Cop Comes Out as Gay Following Allegations From Women
After facing allegations from 4 female police officers, Diaz, a former Seattle Police Chief, shares his side of the story with a radio talk show host. Adrien Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, denies the multiple allegations made by four female police officers. Claims of Discrimination and Harassment. The allegations...
Husky Kickoff Countdown - 35 Days
We're less than 40 days away from the start of the 2024 Football season! Washington will host Weber State on August 31, and to count down the days to kickoff we've decided to take a look at the players that have worn the jerseys of each day in question. Chris...
Town & Country Markets debuts in-store restaurant
Seattle-area grocery chain Town & Country Markets is taking on restaurants with the debut of a market-to-table restaurant called Field House. The grocer collaborated with chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell on the concept’s menu, which serves up “classic favorites drawing inspiration from the markets’ pantries, seasonal ingredients and regional purveyors,” the announcement said.
Seattle voters to decide on who will serve in citywide position
SEATTLE — Seattle voters will soon decide which two candidates should advance to the November general election in the race for a citywide position. Position 8 is on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary and all Seattle voters will have a say in who advances. This is the only city council race in Seattle this election.
Charley Royer, Seattle’s longest serving mayor, dies at 84
Charles “Charley” Royer, who served as Seattle’s mayor from 1978-1990, died Friday morning at his home in Gearhart, Oregon. Royer was born in Oregon, where he studied journalism at the University of Oregon. He worked at KOIN in Portland, and later KING in Seattle, where he worked closely with his brother Bob, who died before him. According to a statement released on Friday evening, he was co-chair of Friends of the Seattle Waterfront Committee and a former chairman and member of the Ballpark Public Facilities District. “As the 48th mayor of Seattle, he accrued multiple accomplishments over his 12 years leading the city, tackling a number of issues ranging from healthcare, housing and poverty. His accomplishments included gaining public support for precedent-setting low-income housing ballot measures in 1981 (the Senior Housing Bond) and in 1986 (the Low-Income Multi-family Levy). This established an ongoing city commitment to putting forward low-income housing measures to the Seattle public, offered and renewed by every mayor since 1990.”
Seattle Sounders Leagues Cup Journey Begins with Low Attendance and Criticism
Tonight, the Seattle Sounders embark on another Leagues Cup journey with sparse attendance and minimal enthusiasm, reminiscent of lesser-known CCL matches in Central America. Despite past successes, recent circumstances have led to underwhelming support for the tournament and the team's upcoming game against Necaxa. The competition's significance is in question, with calls for restructuring to increase engagement.
Turning pages in Lakewood: a new independent bookstore opens
The Lakewood Bookstore is the newest (and only) independent bookstore featuring new and used books in Lakewood. While The Lakewood Bookstore has been opened since the spring, the store celebrated its grand opening last month with a ribbon cutting.
Randy Arozarena traded to Mariners, Dylan Cease throws a no-hitter, Marlins fire sale
It’s been a jam-packed 24 hours in the baseball world that saw the Seattle Mariners trading for Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Miami Marlins trading A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals. Jake...
Seahawks reuite with former 2nd round pick Marquise Blair, signed on Friday
Reunion in the Emerald City! The Seattle Seahawks announced on Twitter late Friday morning they will be bringing back a familiar face. Defensive back Marquise Blair, who was the No. 47 overall selection in the 2019 NFL draft, is returning to Seattle. The Seahawks signed the former Utah Ute after passing a physical with them this week.
Gee Scott’s immediate takeaways from Seahawks training camp
KIRO radio host and media personality Gee Scott was at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) where the Seattle Seahawks began training camp for the upcoming 2024 season under first-time head coach Mike Macdonald. “All in all, it was a great day. The fans were out there,” Gee said on...
Animal Medical Center of Seattle (in Shoreline) works with Woodland Park Zoo to treat their ailing jaguar
Our neurology team at the Animal Medical Center of Seattle had the honor and opportunity to work with Woodland Park Zoo’s jaguar, Nayla. Animal keepers at the zoo noticed Nayla, who will be 19 in October, was having balance issues. An initial exam showed Nayla had a head tilt, difficulty walking, and abnormal mental activity and eye movement.
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