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Dressage Sets Stage for Exciting Cross-Country at Rebecca Farm
Kalispell, Mont.—July 19— FEI dressage wrapped on Friday at The Event at Rebecca Farm leaving most of the standings tight at the top. In fact, there's a tie atop the CCI4*-L between two pairs with many similarities. Karen O'Neal and Clooney 14 and Jennie Brannigan and Pascal share the lead on a 33.8. Both have been bringing these horses along for several years and both horses are debuting at this level.
AUSTIN PROCK CONTINUES HIS DOMINATION IN FC QUALIFYING WITH PROVISIONAL TOP SPOT IN SEATTLE
It has been a case of rinse and repeat for NHRA nitro Funny Car driver Austin Prock this season – especially in qualifying. Prock put himself in position to claim his eighth No. 1 qualifying spot in 11 races by taking the provisional No. 1 position at the Northwest Nationals late Friday night.
Drive-by Shooting in South Everett Saturday
Snohomish County Sheriff deputies are investigating a drive by shooting in the 600 block of 124 St SW in Everett, just three blocks from Mariner High School. A 17 year-old male was been transported to Providence Regional Medical Center Colby Campus with gun shot wounds. The victim underwent emergency surgery, but is expected to survive his injuries.
New IGA Mid-Year Education Track Announced
TULALIP, WA – The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has announced the addition of a new education track to this year’s annual Mid-Year Conference & Expo, titled “Harnessing the Power: Green Energy in Indian Country.” The track is designed to explore the transformative potential of renewable energy initiatives within Native American communities and will feature insights from tribal leaders and experts in the field.
New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
Get the DERT on the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team and the Unfolding Future of Capitol Lake
The reflective views of Capitol Lake are iconic to Olympia’s landscape. The estuary, which had previously always been there, was dammed in 1951, to create the reflecting pond. Many locals remember swimming there. However, over time bacteria, oxygen, and sediment levels became concerning along with invasive species of the New Zealand mud snail and Eurasian milfoil. The aesthetics have diminished along with its ecological health.
Scene in Edmonds: Git Hoan Dancers
This Sunday’s Edmonds Concert in the Park was a City Park performance by the Git Hoan Dancers (People of the Salmon). Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. It was a display of music, costumes and dances that represented a culture of Alaskan native people, the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska. You can learn on the Git Hoan Dancers here.
Man, woman shot in Tacoma during domestic dispute, SWAT situation
TACOMA, Wash. - A man and woman were both shot during a SWAT situation in Tacoma Sunday morning, both now hospitalized. According to Tacoma Police, officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute at around 7 a.m. near the intersection of E. 35th Street and E. K Street. Upon arrival,...
Working relationship: Transparency key to successful H2A recruitment at Stemilt
WENATCHEE — Like many other businesses, the tree fruit industry is faced with the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. The owners of Stemilt say that in their experience transparency is an important component of both finding and keeping good workers. Stemilt is among the growers in...
Former All-Star gets cut by Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are prepared to move on from first baseman Ty France. The Mariners on Sunday placed France on irrevocable outright waivers, according to Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish. The move will allow all other 29 MLB teams to claim the 30-year-old infielder. If France clears waivers, the Mariners will be able to send... The post Former All-Star gets cut by Mariners appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
STEVE TORRENCE GETS JUMPSTART IN SEATTLE WITH PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFYING SPOT
Top Fuel star Steve Torrence knows all about winning races and world championships. The Kilgore, Texas, driver has earned 54 Wallys, and he notched four world titles from 2018-21. Yet, it has been a year since Torrence has been in the winner’s circle, and he’s trying to return to glory...
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Seattle Weather: Morning clouds and cooler Monday
Today, with a high of 77 degrees, we have officially ended our streak of +80 degree days at SeaTac Airport. Yesterday's 88F marked 17 days at +80 degrees at SeaTac, which set a new record!. Temperatures remain hot for the rest of the state, with a Heat Advisory and an...
Nneka Ogwumike hopes former WNBA team escapes cycle of 'transition' as she thrives in new home
Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks before the mental toll of being at the center of a franchise stuck in "transition" led the 34-year-old to sign with the Seattle Storm before the 2024 campaign. Ogwumike harbors no regrets over leaving Hollywood, and Seattle's 17-8 record at the All-Star break offers vindication for her move.
Edmonds sand sculptors get creative in annual competition
Sand sculptors of all ages gathered at Olympic Beach Friday to compete for top honors in the annual Edmonds sand sculpture contest, hosted by the Edmonds Waterfront Center. While the 25 entrants in this year’s contest weren’t able to take advantage of the super low tide like last year, they made space by clustering closer to the Waterfront Center.
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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