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Lea Lovelace appointed Associate Director of Creative Aging Programs
SEATTLE, WA.- The Frye Art Museum announced that Lea Lovelace has been appointed Associate Director of Creative Aging Programs following a national search to fill the position. Joining the museum’s Learning & Engagement team, she begins her role on August 27, 2024. Lovelace brings over two decades of work...
Seattle may jolt electric rates due to high demand as state pushes electrification
(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle is expecting rates for City Light customers to rise 5.4% next year due to increasing demand, extreme weather, and impacts of low-water flow on hydroelectric generation capacity, even as the state continues to push for a total transition to clean energy. A 5.4% increase is about $4.88 more a month for a typical residential bill or $1.95 more a month for a typical residential Utility Discount Program bill. ...
Video: Netflix Decides to Change Their Subscription Options
What is Netflix up to this time? They’re just changing the plans they offer for the hundredth time. Gee Scott joins the SMN crew to talk about all things Netflix. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
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.
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