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Mariners Make Flurry of Roster Moves Tuesday, Including Signing Former All-Star
Ahead of Tuesday's series opener with the Baltimore Orioles, the Seattle Mariners have come to terms with former All-Star reliever Chris Devenski. They've sent him to Triple-A Tacoma. They've also made additional roster moves which we've chronicled here.
Seattle’s Largest Youth Homelessness Provider Slashes Staff, Plans to Close Some Shelter and Housing Programs
YouthCare, which provides shelter, housing, and services to youth and young adults, informed employees this week that the organization will be closing two of its shelters and two housing programs and cutting staff as the result of “a strategic realignment to ensure long-term financial stability and enhance the effectiveness of our services.”
The Seattle Seahawks’ Former 4th-Round Pick Is Still Part of the Competition for a Starting Spot on the Offensive Line
The Seattle Seahawks’ interior offensive line struggled last season. Their primary starters were LG Damien Lewis, C Evan Brown, and RG Phil Haynes. All three departed in free agency, as Lewis signed with the Carolina Panthers, Brown signed with the Arizona Cardinals, and Haynes remains unsigned. The Seahawks plan...
Brady's Take: Mariners Obviously Need More From Their Core
We can talk all we want about the trade deadline acquisitions that the Seattle Mariners need to make, but the bottom line is this: If the guys they've counted on and deemed as their leaders don't produce, it won't matter one bit.
Mariners' Top Prospect Unable to Play in Canada in Frustrating Legal Development
The Seattle Mariners recently promoted top prospect Laz Montes to Single-A Everett, but he's forced right now to work out with Triple-A Tacoma because of an interesting legal development.
Seahawks Starter & Former Pro Bowler Listed as Trade Candidate
A longtime Seattle Seahawks starter could be a potential trade candidate entering the season. As mentioned by Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine in his list of teams that could be “aggressive sellers” at the trade deadline, the Seahawks are listed as one of those teams. Ballentine mentions three players — with wide receiver Tyler Lockett as the most prominent name — who could be a trade candidate if Seattle opts to rebuild during the season.
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
Seattle outlet hopeful for Supersonics return with Boston Celtics ownership selling team
The Boston Celtics ownership group's decision to sell could indirectly lead to the return of the Seattle Supersonics. Seattle Sports' Brent Stecker made the connection: one Celtics minority owner, private equity partner-turned-Seattle Kraken owner David Bonderman, could be getting a record payday that'd lead to an investment in a franchise in the Emerald City.
Seahawks Send Ex-QB Russell Wilson A Gift Ahead Of First Steelers Training Camp
Whatever hard feelings that lingered after Russell Wilson’s departure from the Seattle Seahawks have apparently subsided. As he prepares for his first training camp as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 35-year-old quarterback revealed Tuesday on social media that his former team had sent him ...
Fourth suspect arrested in connection with January home invasion robbery in MLT
A fourth suspect was arrested Tuesday in a series of home invasion robberies that included one in Mountlake Terrace Jan. 15. Mountlake Terrace Police Cmdr. Scott King said Wednesday that the suspect was arrested at his workplace in Kitsap County, and then booked into Snohomish County Jail for investigation of multiple robberies. Mountlake Terrace police, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and the Violent Offender Task Force worked together on the case.
Woman arrested after shooting man during domestic violence incident in Granite Falls
GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — A 46-year-old woman shot a 43-year-old man with whom she had a domestic relationship Tuesday in Snohomish County. Around 7:20 p.m., Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 35000 block of the Mountain Loop Hwy in Granite Falls, according to the SCSO. Deputies said Wednesday the man is expected to survive his injuries, and the man and woman are in a "domestic relationship" and live together.
PHOTOS: DeAunte Damper Gives Call to Action at Seattle Pride 50
Seattle Pride's 50th anniversary was a vibrant tapestry of joy, reflection, and activism, captured beautifully through the lens Henry Wei. This milestone event, held at Westlake and Fourth, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate five decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights. The festivities were a testament to the power...
Mayor Korthuis vetoes Lynden fluoridation ban
Ordinance to ban fluoride in city’s drinking water narrowly passed 4-3 The Lynden City Council on July 1 passed an ordinance to ban the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water. The contentious issue had been debated for months by the council and was approved by a vote of 4-3. (“In Lynden, faucets turn amid a water fluoridation debate” Salish Current, March 22, 2024)
Demetrius DuBose Football Camp: A Celebration of Community and Legacy
On a bright and hopeful day, the Demetrius DuBose Football Camp at Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District brought together a diverse and enthusiastic group of individuals, all united by a shared purpose: to honor Demetrius DuBose's legacy and promote a message of peace and community unity. This event was not just about football; it was a testament to the strength and spirit of the community that Demetrius loved and served.
Lundeen Park Facilities Temporarily Closed For Exterior Painting
Exterior painting of the Lundeen Park facilities will begin on Monday, July 8th, 2024, and will require temporary closures:. The shelter will be closed for use. Restroom access will be limited; portable facilities are available at the park. We thank the community for its patience and support as we continue...
Electronic duo ODESZA to perform at Gorge Amphitheatre this weekend
QUINCY - GRAMMY-nominated electronic music duo ODESZA is set to return to their roots in Washington for an extraordinary three-day performance this weekend. The event is scheduled at the Gorge Amphitheatre, known globally for its breathtaking beauty, during the 4th of July weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, July 4-6. ODESZA, originating from Bellingham and comprising Western Washington University alumni Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills, will headline the event, marking it as the grand finale of their "The Last Goodbye Tour."
Salmon barge fire raises concern ahead of peak season
A new floating processor vessel, Hannah, departed Bellingham’s Fairhaven Shipyard at the end of May and has left some salmon fishermen searching for buyers as the peak of salmon season creeps nearer. On Monday, the vessel owner, Northline Seafoods, notified fishermen that the vessel experienced an electrical fire under one of its three spiral freezers onboard on Sunday, June 30.
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