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Emerald Downs: Jockey Power Rankings Edition #11; Krigger reaches the Top!
(Auburn, WA) The 11th edition of the Power Rankings and we have yet another 1st timer atop the mountain. Kevin Krigger has been winning at an incredible rate and had his biggest week yet to get to the top. Karlo Lopez was right behind with a big Stakes win and Silvio Amador roars up the rankings. Let’s get to this week’s Power Rankings!
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach.
The Stranger: Text messages reveal mayor worked with wealthy neighbor in fight over nude beach at Denny Blaine Park
The Stranger is reporting that text messages show Mayor Bruce Harrell championed the “philanthropic position” of multimillionaire mall developer and Denny Blaine resident Stuart Sloan as the mayor pushed officials last year to address nudity in the neighborhood’s park that has served as a gathering space for queer and naturist communities for decades.
East Wenatchee Police Sergeant James Marshall Under Investigation After Public Altercation With Girlfriend
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. East Wenatchee Police Sergeant James Marshall is under internal investigation and on administrative leave after an altercation with his girlfriend, Allison Christiansen, at Alexander’s Salon in Wenatchee in January. Witnesses said they thought Marshall would “slap the shit...
Kent Police arrest man, 18, in fatal shooting of 13-year-old boy
A judge found probable cause against an 18-year-old Kent man for first-degree murder, attempted murder and first-degree robbery in the fatal shooting of a 13-year-old boy July 16 at a Kent park. The robbery and shooting occurred after two males agreed on OfferUp to meet to sell and buy a...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Heat Advisory This Weekend, Cooler Next Week
Strong high pressure will begin to amplify over the Inland Northwest today through Monday continuing our string of hot weather, which began around July 5th. The Wenatchee Valley has been at or above 95 degrees every day since then. The heat will likely peak this weekend with widespread triple digit high temperatures and possible records on Sunday. The heat will finally relent by Tuesday and into the middle of next week.
Seattle gang member arrested for domestic violence; police recover stolen gun
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a gang member for domestic violence Sunday and recovered a stolen gun in the Central District. On July 14, Seattle police officers responded to the 1900 block of 30th Avenue S to reports of domestic violence assault. When police arrived, they found a woman suffering from recent injuries.
Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation Division recently opened the application period for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program. The program funds sustainable aviation projects such as electric ground equipment, hydrogen electrolyzers and storage, hangar charging technology, and mobile battery charging technology. The program is open to any airport authority, city, county, […] The post Washington State DOT opens applications for Sustainable Aviation Grant program appeared first on Transportation Today.
Dairy Farmers Of Washington Launch “Ice Cream Trail”
WASHINGTON - The Dairy Farmers of Washington have revealed the "Washington Ice Cream Trail," featuring local ice cream, gelato, and frozen yogurt shops in the Evergreen State. From Blaine to Vancouver, the Ice Cream Trail features dozens of shops that craft their ice cream in Washington State. Each shop proudly displays the Washington Ice Cream Trail Badge, letting customers know they're getting locally-made frozen treats.
Match Recap: Seattle Reign FC Open Summer Cup with 2-1 Win Over Utah
In the first match of the NWSL x Liga MX Summer Cup, the Reign earned a 2-1 win over the Utah Royals. In a physical battle featuring a lineup with nine changes from the last match, the Reign earned the lead twice in the match and saw three club debuts on the night.
Seattle weather: A record-breaking warm stretch
Another warm day topping out in the 80s in many spots as we close out the week. Today marked the 16th consecutive day we hit 80 degrees or warmer. This breaks the previous record of 15 days set in 2015 and in 1977. The warm days will continue to add up through the weekend.
Seattle tech experts share takeaways on Crowdstrike outage
SEATTLE — Seattle-area technology experts say one of the reasons the Crowdstrike outage was so widespread is simple: it's one of the most popular cybersecurity firms, known for quickly rolling out fixes for fast-changing threats. The company is still working out the reason for the bug, but some say this will be a signal to review all testing procedures and rollout processes to see if anything could have been done to prevent it.
Spokane eyes defunding police by $9.38M, $4.75M from fire, more from courts
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told her fellow officials they could pull the city out of its deficit; all it would take is extensive personnel and funding cuts, which could diminish public safety. Brown has alluded to this option several times already: first when proposing her Community Safety Levy and then when announcing a two-book outlook for next year. The mayor confirmed many people’s suspicions during Thursday’s budget meeting but noted that the cuts aren’t set in stone. ...
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