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Seattle weather: Break from rain, warm temps on horizon
SEATTLE - A soggy Saturday morning with some impressive rainfall totals around Puget Sound. The heaviest rainfall was in the north sound where some spots saw over an inch of rain just since midnight. The rain tapered by Saturday afternoon, allowing for a dry kickoff to the Seahawks' last pre-season game.
Pilot hospitalized after seaplane crashes at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park
KENT, Wash. - A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, after a seaplane he was flying crashed at Lake Meridian Park in Kent. "This was a very dynamic, very fluid scene," Division Chief Public Information Officer for Puget Sound Fire Pat Pawlack said. It happened at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday.
Octogenarians Launch Granny Caravan "Unity Road Tour" Across Eastern Washington
CLARKSTON - Shirley Grossman and Roz Luther, both of Spokane, have embarked on a remarkable journey to bridge community divides and promote civic engagement through their "Granny Caravan: Unity Road Tour." This unprecedented 17-stop tour across Eastern Washington aims to spread kindness, listen to residents' concerns, and encourage voter registration.
Tile and countertop business in Kent 'a total loss' after fire
KENT, Wash. — A tile and countertop business in Kent is a total loss after a fire broke out early Friday morning. Puget Sound Fire was called to the 1500 block of Central Avenue South just after 4 a.m. to a report of a commercial building fire. As firefighters approached, they could see the thermal column originating from the fire at a distance. When they arrived on the scene, firefighters could see flames coming through the roof of the warehouse.
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
As King County moves to reopen Kent hotel for the unhoused, asylum-seekers hope they won’t be forgotten
King County is in the process of reopening a shuttered Econo Lodge hotel in Kent, once used to shelter unhoused people during the pandemic. But the asylum-seekers who have camped next to the hotel for several months are unlikely to benefit from its doors reopening. Instead, it’ll likely be prioritized for people passing through the King County Regional Homeless Authority’s re-housing program. But that’s if the county successfully navigates the six-month permitting and funding process. Meanwhile, the county expects an upcoming state migrant program to help house asylum-seekers before the hotel is operational. That’s according to an update from the King County Executive Office, read to asylum-seekers by county councilmember Girmay Zahilay at council chambers Tuesday. “Millions of dollars have been invested and families have been relocated, and of course, not quickly enough,” Zahilay said. “And enough hasn’t happened but we continue to be committed to this issue and we thank you for coming here to make your voice heard about this really important topic.”
Sears is disappearing from the Washington landscape…. Again.
If you're of a certain age. Like me, you may remember the Gigantic Sears store in Seattle that is now the world headquarters for Starbucks. When I was a kid, we would make the trip to the Sears store. Nine floors of brick building, 2 levels of basement, it was huge. Now it's just a memory.
Young teen pursues Girl Scout gold
A young teen whose dog Diva has given her purpose in life, is pursuing a Girl Scout Gold Award to serve those who would benefit from having an emotional support animal. What Kira—who enters ninth grade next month—has in mind is twofold: She wishes to start a program training emotional support animals, and create a non-profit which helps pay for costs related to the dogs’ purchase, food, training and vet care.
Rebates on the way for Farmers who Paid Fuel Surcharges Under WA Climate law
Farmers who believe they paid unfair fuel surcharges under the state’s cap-and-trade program can soon apply for a rebate from the state. Next week, Washington’s Department of Licensing will launch an online application for agricultural fuel users who may have been overcharged. People can apply starting Monday. Fuel used in the farm industry is supposed to be exempt from the climate program.
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