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Haaland Announces $16M for Drought Resilience During Washington State Visit
TOPPENISH, WA – Secretary Haaland concluded a multi-day visit to Washington State to celebrate major progress in implementing President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to safeguard communities from increased threat of wildland fire and severe drought, restore ecosystems, and strengthen tribal communities. During her visit, Secretary Haaland met with tribal leaders from the Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Puyallup Tribe, as well as Bureau of Indian Education-funded staff and personnel. On the heels of the devastating 1980 Slide Ranch Fire in late June, Secretary Haaland also met with more than 50 Yakama Nation firefighters to express the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to sharing resources, investing in resilience efforts, and prioritizing permanent pay reforms and increases for tribal firefighters.
Complaint against Let’s Go Washington won’t be sent to AG’s office
The state Public Disclosure Commission decided Thursday to retain jurisdiction on a complaint alleging Let’s Go Washington and its founder Brian Heywood violated campaign finance laws in the course of gathering signatures for six initiatives last year. An alliance of progressive groups, which filed the complaint a year ago and is now opposing three of […]
Man shot, killed in Tacoma homicide Saturday
TACOMA, Wash. - A man is dead after police in Tacoma say they found him shot early in the morning. Just before 2 a.m. on July 27, TPD responded to reports of a shooting in the area of South Hosmer Street and South 93rd Street in Tacoma. Police say they...
Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County take in 50 cats in one day
The Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County already has 300 cats in its population. They weren’t prepared to take in at least 50, and possibly as many as 100 cats, today alone and they all come from one Pierce County home. The cats are said to be sick, possibly malnourished, and...
231-Unit Housing Hilltop Brings New Affordable Housing to Tacoma, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Aug. 3
TACOMA, WA – July 25, 2024 — Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is inviting the community to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its largest affordable housing project in twenty years, Housing Hilltop. The event will be held in front of Housing Hilltop South on August 3rd at 11 AM, and will feature music, special guest speakers, and food.
Seahawks quarterback competition may be done after three days of training camp
Geno Smith was always going to be the presumed QB1 for the Seattle Seahawks this year (and maybe next). He is signed through 2025 and, despite what some observers think, Smith has been a pretty solid quarterback the last two years. He led the NFC in touchdown passes in 2022 and the entire league in game-winning drives last year, after all.
Seahawks bring a hard-hitting veteran safety back to the squad
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed former safety Marquise Blair to shore up their defensive backfield. The only question is, can he still bring it on the field like he did back in the day?. The Seattle Seahawks brought a literal blast from the past back to the Emerald City yesterday. With...
Disgraced Seattle Cop Comes Out as Gay Following Allegations From Women
After facing allegations from 4 female police officers, Diaz, a former Seattle Police Chief, shares his side of the story with a radio talk show host. Adrien Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, denies the multiple allegations made by four female police officers. Claims of Discrimination and Harassment. The allegations...
College hoops star Hailey Van Lith’s journey continues at Paris Olympics
SEATTLE - It's almost hard to remember a time when Hailey Van Lith was only Washington's. A prodigious basketball talent, Van Lith has emerged as one of the most recognizable women's basketball stars amid a rising wave of interest in the sport. Her skills on the court have taken her from Cashmere - the small town of fewer than 3,300 residents nestled on U.S. Route 2 between Leavenworth and Wenatchee - to Louisville, Ky., Baton Rouge, La., and soon, Fort Worth, Texas, for her 2024-25 season with TCU.
Seattle Art Fair Opens With a Strong Showing
Seattle Art Fair is officially open, kicking off its weekend-long run with a packed party at the Lumen Field Event Center last night. Abuzz with the who’s who of the… The post Seattle Art Fair Opens With a Strong Showing appeared first on Seattle magazine.
A New ‘Crochet Cafe’ Is Coming to Capitol Hill This Summer
Harry Cheadle is the editor of Eater Seattle. Brace yourselves, party people — a hip new spot is coming to the nightlife district of Capitol Hill. Stitch Cafe, a coffee and tea shop that will double as a “crochet and crafting hub,” is opening later this summer, according to its Kickstarter.
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.
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