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Washington State: Brave pre-teens thwart kidnapping attempt, save six-year-old girl
In a remarkable display of courage, three 11-year-old girls from Washington State are being hailed as heroes after they thwarted the kidnapping of a six-year-old girl in Kent, a suburb of Seattle. The incident, which unfolded on Tuesday evening, has captured national attention and highlighted the power of community vigilance.
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
Friday sets new record for consecutive 80-degree days in Western Washington
The 80s are rockin’!! I’m not talking about Van Halen, Aerosmith or Queen, but rather a record-breaking streak of 80 degrees or better in Seattle and much of the Western Washington interior. As of Friday Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport) has had high temperatures of 80 degrees or...
High-profile juvenile crimes continue to rock Kent this summer
A burst of high-profile crimes committed by juveniles continue to strike Kent in June and July. Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, in a June 18 report to the City Council, noted juvenile crime numbers had skyrocketed from 2021 to 2023. He said the numbers were up in King County as well.
Tricky Tipster, NHRA Northwest Nationals
After a small summer break, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads west for its annual visit to picturesque Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash. Once again, NHRA fans will have the opportunity to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting as part of the new PlayNHRA initiative. As part...
'I just need somewhere to go': City of Lakewood rules police can remove unhoused people on public property
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The City of Lakewood passed an ordinance allowing police to remove people sleeping and camping on public property after a 24-hour notice. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities can enforce bans on people experiencing homelessness last month in a case out of Grants Pass, Oregon.
For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race
There aren’t many scenes like it — the roar of the Top Fuel cars, the sun setting behind the tree-surrounded drag strip. On July 19-21, the NHRA Northwest National Drag Racing will take place at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Pacific Raceways is a favorite track for many drivers...
Kent man receives 8-year sentence in 2021 fatal shooting
A 21-year-old Kent man received a prison sentence of eight years and six months for the 2021 fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man after a dispute over a parking spot at a Kent apartment complex. Judge Elizabeth Berns sentenced Koby M. Cornelius on July 12 at the Maleng Regional Justice...
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools
With never enough state funding, a youth mental health crisis and national issues like parental rights taking root in Washington, the race for the state’s top public education leader highlights the state’s distinct issues while mirroring debates happening across the nation. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction...
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