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State to start investigating deadly police encounters
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The State of Washington is about to change the way it investigates deadly police encounters. Starting December 1, the state’s Office of Independent Investigations will head up inquiries into cases where police are involved in deadly incidents. At first, the agency will only investigate cases...
Washington leaders unveil innovative fish passage to revive Yakima River Basin salmon
CLE ELUM, Wash. — State, local and tribal leaders gathered Wednesday at the Cle Elum Dam to celebrate the reintroduction of sockeye salmon to the Yakima River Basin and mark the completion of a unique juvenile fish passage facility aimed at solving a longstanding ecological issue.
Rantz: After crime crisis cost him his insurance, business owner vows to stop paying taxes in protest
A local small business owner is losing his insurance policy after three years of “unfavorable loss” due to claims made after tens of thousands of dollars in damages due to the crime crisis. In protest, he exclusively told “The Jason Rantz Show” on KTTH that he won’t collect taxes for Washington unless he’s able to find an insurance company willing to cover his business.
Senate Republican ‘blindsided’ by removal and ordered return of Green Hill School inmates
The lead Republican on the state Senate committee that oversees Washington’s correctional system says he felt “blindsided” by the removal — and ordered return — of 43 inmates from Green Hill School in Chehalis. The statement by state Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, comes after the...
“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
This Week in A&E: An R&B Festival, Mosaic, and Irish Music Week
Beloved Tacoma arts and culture festival Mosaic is taking place from noon-7 p.m. July 27-28 at Wright Park. The nearly 40-year-old community tradition will include performances from community groups held both days on two stages, a kids’ zone, and more. Find out more at the festival's event page. R&B...
Town & Country Markets debuts in-store restaurant
Seattle-area grocery chain Town & Country Markets is taking on restaurants with the debut of a market-to-table restaurant called Field House. The grocer collaborated with chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell on the concept’s menu, which serves up “classic favorites drawing inspiration from the markets’ pantries, seasonal ingredients and regional purveyors,” the announcement said.
Brush fires surging in Seattle's dried up areas
SEATTLE - Seattle fire officials are sounding the alarms, warning people to exercise fire safety when it comes to dry conditions. According to a department spokesperson, crews have responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in the month of July. "We’ve had around 200 brush fire related responses,"...
Seahawks fans can gleefully snicker at the current misery of the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are currently in a position to compete for a Super Bowl victory more than the Seattle Seahawks are. The 49ers have been to two Super Bowls in the last five seasons and lost both. Seattle hasn't been to the Super Bowl since the 2014 season. But what we see now certainly is not going to last forever.
1 killed in shooting during art celebration in Pioneer Square
SEATTLE — A 30-year-old man is dead and a second man was injured in a shooting that occurred during an art celebration at the FX McRory building in Seattle's Pioneer Square Thursday evening. The incident occurred near Occidental Avenue South and South King Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. Seattle...
An Abundance of Art in Seattle this Week
It’s a busy week for art in the Emerald City. The summer’s flagship event, the Seattle Art Fair opens its eighth iteration this week with a bevy of new programs,… The post An Abundance of Art in Seattle this Week appeared first on Seattle magazine.
West Seattle to host massive Cantanna Fest after last-minute venue change
In a surprising turn of events, West Seattle's Lincoln Park will be the new home of Cantanna Fest, a large-scale cannabis and music festival, on August 10th and 11th. The event, organized by Scott McKinley and rapper Redman, was originally slated to take place at Franklin Farms in Snohomish but had to be relocated just weeks before the scheduled date due to contractual issues.
'Titanic. The Exhibition' arrives in Seattle
SEATTLE — A large, and famous ship just showed up on the Seattle Waterfront."Titanic. The Exhibition" invites all aboard, to learn the personal stories behind the well known cruise liner's tragic history. "The exhibition is a narrative journey. It takes about 90 minutes and it's an audio guided tour...
Kroger opioid settlement funds on their way to Gig Harbor, other cities
Most jurisdictions in the West Sound have signed on to a settlement agreement with grocery company Kroger following a lawsuit over its role in the opioid crisis. Others are expected to follow suit. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the $47.5 million settlement in April. The grocery company, which does...
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