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Leavenworth Electric Bikes reaches milestone with permanent location in Plain, adds rentals
PLAIN – After operating out of a mobile unit for the past three seasons, Leavenworth Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) is opening a permanent establishment in Plain, expanding its offerings to e-bike and paddleboard rentals in addition to its guided e-bike tours. “It's behind Plain Grocery, next to Plain Hardware. Everybody...
Burien City Manager Accuses King County Executive of “Establishing” Encampment Outside Courthouse
In an email to Deputy King County Executive Shannon Braddock last week, Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon demanded answers to a number of questions about an encampment outside the King County Courthouse in downtown Burien, where unsheltered people have been living for several weeks. The county recently set up a fence around the encampment that prevents it from sprawling onto the sidewalk.
WA man accused of targeting, scamming elderly people arrested
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Lakewood Police have arrested Timothy Baugh, a man they say is notorious for targeting and scamming elderly individuals. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree theft of a vulnerable adult, first-degree theft and failure to obtain a business license. In court Friday, Baugh pleaded not guilty. Police say...
Hot Dogs & Hot Rods – A National Night Out Celebration
Submitted by United Methodist Church at Lakewood. Hot Dogs & Hot Rods – A National Night Out Community Celebration! Tuesday, August 6th, 4pm to 7pm at The United Methodist Church at Lakewood. 6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Come, bring your family & join us for this FREE & fun event for all ages! We’ll have hot dogs fresh off the grill and cool classic cars to check out! Happening in the upper parking lot of the church campus, located off Flora Street. Call 253-588-2118 for more information. Hope to see you there!
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
Wildfire season has started in Washington. Is smoke coming to West Sound?
Wildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are wildfire conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be a hotter and drier than normal summer, according to...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
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