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Civil penalties for 'stealthing' now in effect in Washington state
OLYMPIA - As of Monday, Washington is the third state in the country to allow punishment for “stealthing.”. Stealthing is the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device before or during intercourse without a partner’s consent. California and Maine were the first two states to...
Washington State asks boaters to clean, drain and dry to prevent spreading invasive species
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Invasive Species Council and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to follow the “Clean, Drain, Dry” protocol for all boats and equipment in order to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species in Washington’s waterways.
July 16 Workshop on Doing Business With the City of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on doing business with the City of Tacoma. The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid format, with in person and virtual options to attend, on July 16from 2 – 3 PM. Registration details are available at makeittacoma.com.
CBS Sports ranks former Seahawks mistake as better player than Devon Witherspoon
Devon Witherspoon proved what a fantastic draft pick he was in his rookie season for the Seattle Seahawks. Will he get better in the future? Sure. But the number five overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft has three sacks, great coverage, fantastic run support, and a 97-yard pick-six for the Seattle Seahawks last year. What would there be to complain about?
Better Box Score Metrics: Chosen Ones and Cool Hands [UFA Week 10, 2024]
Indy’s Lucas Coniaris led a playoff push in Week 10 with the best EDGE performance of the weekend: 677 total yards, 7 scores, 0 turns (Table 1). Coniaris won’t reach 4200 regular-season throwing yards this year as he did in his breakout 2022 campaign, but he’s already recorded more assists and has doubled his receiving yards, with a third of his season remaining.
Seattle Mariners Trade Deadline Moves: Targeting 3 Oakland Athletics Players
The Oakland Athletics, with a struggling 2024 season, are entering trade season aiming to strengthen their future. The Seattle Mariners, positioned for success, are eyeing potential acquisitions from Oakland. Rooker emerges as a prime target due to his impressive offensive stats, including a standout power performance despite high strikeout rates. While excelling as a designated hitter, his defensive capabilities in the outfield are a concern, potentially impacting a player like Mitch Haniger.
Investigation into Bremerton schools chief includes network use, culture, board says
The Bremerton School District board on Thursday morning approved putting Superintendent James Crawford on administrative leave, citing an investigation into use of the district's computer network, questions about his answers regarding those concerns, and workplace culture in the district office. The board also appointed Assistant Superintendent Garth Steedman as interim superintendent during...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tanner, an affectionate 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix
SEATTLE — Tanner was one of the more than 60 dogs removed from a rural Mason County property connected to an animal cruelty case in mid-April and is still looking for a family at Seattle Humane. Despite his rough past, this 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix is incredibly affectionate and...
Seattle Mariners Offense Struggles: Manager Servais’ Solutions for Hit Drought
The Seattle Mariners are facing offensive struggles, having struck out 11 or more times in eight consecutive games, resulting in a 2-6 record during that period. Manager Scott Servais highlighted the team's issue of falling behind early in the count and emphasized the need to put the ball in play more consistently. The Mariners' ongoing problem of not capitalizing on early pitches and the inability to convert hits into runs have been major concerns.
Seattle Seahawks Consider Reunion with Ex-$72M Star for Bargain Deal
The Seattle Seahawks are being considered as a potential landing spot for former player Jamal Adams, who was released earlier this offseason but might make a comeback to the team. Adams, a versatile safety and linebacker, could offer value to the Seahawks under the new head coach Mike Macdonald. Despite a rough couple of seasons with injuries and performance dips, Adams could still be a valuable addition on a short-term contract.
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