Frederickson
LATEST NEWS
Honor Flight brings World War I soldier home for burial after decades-long mystery
WASHINGTON STATE — It’s taken more than 106 years, but finally, a full military burial belongs to PFC Charles McAllister. “It is not clear what happened to PFC McAllister July 19, 1918, however the first division was subsequently cited for gallantry in action,” said U.S. Army Chaplain Clifford Keith, during a graveside service at Acacia Memorial Park in Lake Forest Park.
South Lake Union dental office hit by thieves 3 times in one night
SEATTLE — The South Lake Union Dentist Office shared new surveillance video after a group of thieves broke into their building three times in one night. The dental office manager, Stephanie Mendoza, told KOMO News that the next-door apartment building was also broken into on the same night. Mendoza...
Olympia launches 'Mayor for a Day' essay contest for grade schoolers
Olympia announced the launch of a new "Mayor for a Day" essay contest aimed at engaging and educating youth about municipal government. The competition closes on Sept. 23 and is open to fourth- to sixth-grade students. The program, spearheaded by Mayor Dante Payne, will allow one student to be "Mayor...
Olympia Planning Commission reviews public safety chapter updates
At its meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, the Olympia Planning Commission reviewed updates to the public safety chapter of the city's Comprehensive Plan, focusing on code enforcement, fire department, and police department policies and programs. Consultant Jason Robertson, who has worked with the city on various community planning initiatives, gave...
Engell, Ing-Moody move on to November ballot
OKANOGAN COUNTY — Results from this month’s primary election are now certified, and one narrow legislative race in NCW has been decided. Soo Ing-Moody will face off in November against Andrew Engell to represent Washington’s large 7th District in Olympia. Ing-Moody, the Republican former mayor of Twisp, was in a tight race with Tonasket city councilmember Teagan Levine, coming down to exactly a one-half percent advantage.
Sexyy Red Cancels Several West Coast ‘4 President Tour’ Dates
Sexyy Red has quietly canceled a handful of dates on the west coast before her Sexyy Red 4 President tour has even kicked off. Originally set to launch in Seattle on Thursday (August 22), the trek will now begin in Atlanta on Saturday (August 24) after the rapper put the kibosh on not only the Seattle date but Portland (August 23) and Oakland (August 26) as well.
Neighbors cry foul over Tacoma ‘party house’ owned by former NFL player
TACOMA, Wash. - A luxury short-term rental property in the Tacoma Narrows neighborhood has stirred up significant controversy among long-term residents, who claim it has transformed their once peaceful community into a hub for frequent and disruptive gatherings. The home, known as Sunset Estate, is located on the West Slope,...
Worker With L-I Dog-Related PTSD Busted for Canine Breeding
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L-I) has filed fraud charges against a Western WA woman. The woman was bitten by a dog while working as a meter reader. The story goes back to 2007. Officials say 56-year-old Linda Lashell Jordan was later advertising a dog-breeding business online, at the same time she was claiming she was not able to work because of canine-sparked PTSD.
Angela Poe Russell: One of our most important jobs is endangered — journalism
The story came from The Seattle Times. In short, the piece of journalism examined how Washington runs a center on McNeil Island for people with a history of committing sexual violence. And when they are released, the state does not track them. So, The Seattle Times and staff reporter Rebecca...
30 Day Countdown, Day 10: Toughest defense Huskies will face
Earlier this week, we crowned Oregon’s offense as the toughest Washington will face this season. This time around, we’re focused on defense. The Big Ten has a rich history when it comes to elite defenses and plenty have the potential to shape the outlook of the 2024 campaign.
Video: From Woodland Park Zoo to Who Knows Where: A Baby Gorilla’s Sad Farewell to a Deadbeat Mom
An adorable baby boy gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo was rejected by its deadbeat mother. After the zoo’s staff tried unsuccessfully to train three other gorilla moms to take care of the boy, they decided to ship the unwanted problem child to another zoo. As the Woodland Park Zoo...
Seattle Jews will remount an antisemitism exhibit alone, months after museum staff shut it down over ‘Zionist perspectives’
(JTA) — After dozens of staffers at a Seattle museum walked off the job to protest an exhibit on antisemitism they claimed was “Zionist,” area Jewish groups and the museum all pledged that the exhibit would find a new home. Months later, the Jewish groups are still planning to mount a version of the exhibit,...
Teen Summer Musical ‘Snow Whyte & The Seven’ Is a Soulful, Magical Take on the Classic Story
Catch the summer tradition this weekend, Aug. 23–25, at Benaroya Hall. I recently got a chance to walk into the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and get a sneak peek of the behind-the-scenes action as 70 young people rehearsed for Snow Whyte & The Seven, happening at Benaroya Hall Aug. 23–25. The Teen Summer Musical — managed by Acts on Stage in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation — has brought magical work to Seattle for over 25 years, and Snow Whyte & The Seven will keep that tradition and magic alive.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.