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Bodybuilding great grandmother a true inspiration
A Wenatchee great grandma continues to be an inspiration in the world of health and fitness…. Maggie Rivera grew up in Quincy and now lives in Wenatchee. She recently won a bodybuilding competition in New Jersey at the age of 62…. She competed for the first time 13-years ago and...
Relocation for two Bellingham tiny home villages delayed due to community opposition
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A plan to relocate a pair of tiny home villages in Bellingham has been delayed after opposition from a neighboring business. The city announced in April that it would be moving two villages in Fairhaven and the Puget Neighborhood to a new property on Northwest Avenue over the next year.
Kirkland to Host Junior Softball World Series
Kirkland is transforming into a global stage this weekend: it's going to be the hub for Little League International’s Junior Softball World Series, which starts on July 27 and wraps up on Aug. 3. Six U.S. Region Tournament winners will join squads hailing from Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe-Africa, and Latin...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Shorter camping stay limits in WA state parks to begin in August
Campers in Washington’s state parks will soon find themselves unable to stay in one site quite as long. New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year in […]
Proposal to shut down public working forests threatens critical state services and jobs
Washington faces significant social and economic risks if anti-forestry groups succeed in persuading the Board of Natural Resources and candidates for commissioner of public lands to close an ...
Tacoma Beer Week Returns With Fun For Everyone
Tacoma Beer Week, the annual celebration of South Sound breweries and venues, returns Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 18, 2024. Founded in 2014 (with a dark pandemic year in 2020), this year will see more than 30 events at venues throughout the region showcasing beer, cider, food, and community while celebrating the rich history of brewing within the area.
Rock legend, ‘best guitar player in world,’ dead at 81
Jerry Miller, legendary guitarist, died July 20 in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 81. The cause of death has not been disclosed. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” announced a post on a fan page. “Jo and the family are asking for privacy and respect during this time, and Jo has requested that people refrain from phone calls. Thank you.”
County Jail Will Begin Booking Again for Drug Use, Other Misdemeanors In the “Downtown Activation Zone”
The King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention has agreed to begin booking people arrested for simple misdemeanors, such as violating a recently passed law criminalizing public drug use and possession, at the request of interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr, PubliCola has learned. The new policy will only apply to people arrested in the so-called Downtown Activation Zone, which stretches from the Chinatown-International District to the Denny Triangle, north of Belltown.
Seahawks Bring in 18-TD QB Coming off Award-Winning Season
The Seattle Seahawks are taking a look at a quarterback coming off of a very notable season. As reported by Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston, the Seahawks worked out quarterback Adrian Martinez — among other players — on Monday, July 22. Martinez went undrafted in 2023 after starting during his entire collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers (2018-2021) and the Kansas State Wildcats (2022).
Popular Seattle Mariners Personalities Melt Down on "X" After Monday Loss
The Seattle Mariners blew a game to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night as they continue to be tied in the American League West with the Houston Astros. After the game, members of the Mariners' twittersphere couldn't keep it together.
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