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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. ...
Christian homeless shelter challenges Washington state law prohibiting anti-LGBTQ+ hiring practices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter are scheduled to be in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage.
Mother of 16-year-old murdered in Auburn pleads for public's help to find shooter
AUBURN, Wash. - A King County mother is speaking out in hopes of generating leads in the murder of her 16-year-old son. Lonnisha Landry’s son, Xavier Landry, was shot and killed in Auburn last Friday. Since his death, she’s been on a social media mission, urging the public to help find the person who killed her child.
Gig Harbor family stresses water safety after 11-year-old drowns
GIG HARBOR, Wash. - Looking around Sarah Scott’s home, it’s clear to see the love she has for her children. Mementos of the family are all around. "My daughter just moved back home," Sarah said during a sit-down interview with FOX 13 News. "My oldest son has been helpful too. It’s been a difficult time."
Metro Weekend Update – July 19-21 2024
Routes 43, 48, 255, 271, and ST 542 will be rerouted during the closure of Montlake Boulevard E from Friday, July 19 at 10 p.m. to Monday, July 22 at 6 a.m. due to construction;. Route 106 will be rerouted off Martin Luther King Jr Wy S between S Cloverdale...
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