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“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.
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.
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...
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
Oregon Trail Days: Pioneer Village, a parade, music, food and more coming to Tenino this weekend
Tenino’s marquee event is set to take place for the 57th year on Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Oregon Trail Days celebrates the town’s role in the historic
Green Hill School employee fired, arrested for allegedly having a relationship with a former inmate, bringing in contraband
A Green Hill School employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a former Green Hill inmate and providing the inmate with contraband has been arrested, the Washington state
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