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Seattle University Volleyball’s 2024 Schedule Features Regional Match-ups & Final WAC Season
Seattle University volleyball, led by first-year Head Coach Dan Behnke, has unveiled its 2024 schedule, featuring regional match-ups and a 16-game slate for their final season in the Western Athletic Conference. The focus is on preparing for conference play, with Behnke emphasizing the team's readiness to face competitive opponents. The schedule includes non-conference matches in Idaho and California, culminating in the season opener against CSUN.
Mariners Ace Logan Gilbert Discusses Not Getting to Pitch in Huge Series with Astros
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert won't be on the mound this weekend against the Houston Astros in a series that could go a long way toward deciding the American League West. On Friday, he spoke about the decision.
Blondie cancels August & September shows
Blondie has announced the cancelation of their upcoming tour dates, although they did not offer up a reason why. “We are saddened to announce the cancellation of several upcoming Blondie concert dates during August and September,” the band shares on Instagram. “This was a hard decision to make, and we understand how disappointing this news is for everyone. We will keep you further informed as soon as possible.”
Golden Gardens now has a portable sauna
You may have noticed a big barrel parked at Golden Gardens. It’s a 20-foot portable communal sauna, owned by Bywater Sauna and organized by the Coldwater Collective, a Seattle cold-plunge group. Cold plunging is having a moment, with groups gathering at beaches around Seattle to plunge into the Puget...
Olympia committee looks at encouraging urban farming with updates to agricultural codes
Olympia is taking steps to remove barriers and incentivize urban farming as part of its efforts to increase local food production and self-sufficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote health. On Thursday, Land Use Environment Committee members discussed the proposed code amendments allowing small-scale growing and harvesting of food crops in...
For the Mariners’ first-time All-Stars, experience counts
Thanks to Torey Louvello’s frantic maneuvering to make sure every one of his National League All-Stars got into the Midsummer Classic, only two teams didn’t have All-Star representatives actually play in the 94th annual MLB All-Star Game, and both came from the AL West: the Angels and Mariners.
Homegrown permanently closing 10 Seattle-area locations
SEATTLE — A total of 158 people will be laid off when 10 of Homegrown Seattle-area locations close in September. Homegrown Partners LLC announced it will permanently close the restaurants on Sept. 15, according to the Employment Security Department. The remaining locations in downtown Seattle and Mercer Island as...
Northwest Forest Plan advisors recommend managed fire, tribal co-stewardship
Tim Ingalsbee of FUSEE: "Let the Northwest Forest Plan Amendment end the obsolete paradigm of reactive wildfire suppression and replace it with a new paradigm of proactive ecological fire management." A key advisory committee has issued its recommendations for the Northwest Forest Plan. In its final session, during which the...
25,000-acre fire burning near Lake Chelan started by a human
STEHEKIN, Wash. — The wildfire burning near Lake Chelan has grown to 25,000 acres since June and now has the town of Stehekin under Level 1 Evacuation notice. The Pioneer Fire is believed to be human-caused and remains under investigation. Residents in Stehekin are preparing to evacuate if the...
Gunman nearly hits Tacoma schools security officer during daytime shooting
The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is investigating a shooting that narrowly missed hitting a security officer working at the Tacoma Public Schools Central Administration building Thursday. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the school district’s office, which is located in the 600 block of South 8th Street, according...
Competitive field for open U.S. House seat in WA’s 6th District
Two similarly aligned Democrats with different political experiences and a Republican who believes he can break the seat’s blue streak are battling for the open position in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The retirement of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer drew a competitive crowd eyeing a promotion from state to...
Deputy Mayor John Hines Launches ‘Walk Across Tacoma’
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will be spending seven days walking across Tacoma, from July 19-July 25. The “Walk Across Tacoma” will span roughly 70 miles, starting in Point Defiance Park and moving through the West End, Central, North End, South Tacoma, Southend, Eastside, New Tacoma, and Northeast Tacoma neighborhoods. During the walk, Deputy Mayor Hines will be visiting libraries, parks, businesses, community centers, and connecting with residents. He will also host a Coffee Chat on July 20 at Wheelock Library from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Deputy Mayor Hines will be joined by Mayor Victoria Woodards, City Council Members, other elected officials, residents, and community groups during various parts of the walk.
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