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Shoreline to help struggling apartment developer; again
With 3,010 units coming soon, Shoreline has more new apartments under construction than any other King County suburb. Yet, amid a housing affordability crisis, more than nine vacant lots and blocks of derelict homes blight Shoreline neighborhoods as high interest rates cause some developers to struggle to get the construction loans needed to start building.
Speed Limit Reduction on SR 202 to Enhance Safety for Residents and Wildlife
The residents of North Bend and Snoqualmie rely on a safe and open State Route (SR) 202, an essential connection between the two cities. Over the years, increased traffic on this stretch of roadway, which lies within the Snoqualmie Valley elk herd habitat—a popular visitor attraction—has raised public safety concerns related to wildlife crossings and heightened traffic.
InterContinental Bellevue Luxury Hotel Opens: First in Pacific Northwest
The eagerly awaited luxury hotel has officially opened in the heart of Bellevue. InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue marks the brand’s first domestic launch since 2017 and is the premier InterContinental Hotel to debut in the Pacific Northwest. Located at the intersection of Northeast 8th Street and Bellevue Way,...
Boeing Classic Kicks Off at Snoqualmie Ridge Next Month
Tickets are on sale now for the 19th annual Boeing Classic, one of 28 PGA Tour Champions events in the world for men’s professional golfers age 50 and over. The event is scheduled for Aug. 9-11 at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge. A Boeing jet flyover is scheduled to...
Western WA construction projects to impact I-90 traffic next week
Buckle up for some traffic on I-90 from North Bend to Vantage for the next seven days. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released its construction schedule on Friday. According to WSDOT, these closures are slated to begin on Friday, July 19 and continue through Friday, July 26. Keep...
Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
City Council Recap July 16, 2024
The Kirkland City Council met on July 16, 2024, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:. Council adopted a City Flag creation process. Council adopted amendments to the Kirkland Zoning Code related to development on Goat Hill. Prior to the...
Tukwila Police seeking public’s help regarding shooting that injured 2 at dog park
Tukwila Police MCU detectives are requesting assistance from the public in locating any witnesses or surveillance footage related to a recent shooting incident that happened at the dog park near Foster Park. Police said that upon arrival, officers found two adults with apparent gunshot wounds. The injured individuals were transported...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
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