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Pioneer Fire expands to 29,994 acres, evacuation orders remain in effect
STEHEKIN — The Pioneer Fire burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 29,994 acres, with containment remaining at 14%. Northwest Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Lonnie Click, assumed command of the fire operations at 6:00 am. State fire assistance has been mobilized to support the Pioneer Fire, with Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorizing the mobilization of state firefighting resources under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
As busy ferry lines extend, WSF and WSP try to crack down on line-cutting
Whether tempted by short-cutting a ferry line during the busy days of summer or just an inadvertent turn at the terminal, Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Patrol want riders to know: it'll cost you. And, thanks to an emphasis patrol rolling out now that includes WSF's Kitsap routes, it may be more likely that tickets will be issued to drivers who cut in front of others in the ferry line. ...
Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros probable pitchers and starting lineups, July 21st
The Mariners are looking to salvage a game in this three-game series, after dropping two close games with Houston. Seattle is still looking for an offensive breakthrough after experiencing a tough month offensively. To win today, the Mariners must find an offensive spark against Astros' starting pitcher Ronel Blanco. Also, Bryan Woo the M's starting pitcher, must find his rhythm again and quiet a tough Astros lineup. Here are today's starting lineups and probable pitchers:
The Houston Astros claim exclusive hold of first place for the first time this season after defeating the Seattle Mariners 4-2
Jake Meyers hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning against Ryne Stanek, a former Astros pitcher, giving Houston a 4-2 lead over the Seattle Mariners. This victory put the Astros in first place in the AL West for the first time this season. Houston had been behind for the...
Olympics: Keana Hunter and Audrey Kwon
Keana Hunter and Audrey Kwon are both on the Artistic Swimming team. Keana Hunter is from Seattle and went to Issaquah High School, then went to Bellevue College. Audrey Kwon moved to the United States when she was two years old and now both Keana and Audrey have relocated to Los Angeles, along with the rest of the team to train. They train 10 hours a day, six days a week and eight hours of their training is in the water. This is the first year Team USA has qualified for the artistic team event since 2008 and it last medaled in 2004 with a bronze. Artistic Swimming was called synchronized swimming. Keana is 20 years old while Audrey is just 18 years old.
'Wicked' returns to Seattle's Paramount Theatre; tickets go on sale in July
SEATTLE - The acclaimed musical "Wicked" will return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre from November 6 through December 1. Tickets for the highly anticipated engagement go on sale Monday, July 29 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at STGPresents.org and ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-982-2787 or in person at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Owners Of NHL's Kraken Considered 'Heavy Favorites' To Be Awarded Seattle's NBA Franchise
If the NBA expands to Seattle, the ownership group of the NHL's Seattle Kraken are heavy favorites to be awarded the franchise, reports Bloomberg. The Kraken are owned by David Bonderman and his daughter Samantha Holloway. Bonderman is the founding partner of TPG Capital. Climate Pledge Arena, home of the...
For the Mariners’ first-time All-Stars, experience counts
Thanks to Torey Louvello’s frantic maneuvering to make sure every one of his National League All-Stars got into the Midsummer Classic, only two teams didn’t have All-Star representatives actually play in the 94th annual MLB All-Star Game, and both came from the AL West: the Angels and Mariners.
City of Seattle oversight leads to tens of thousands getting $10 checks
It doesn’t happen very often: the city government gives you money. But a curious turn of events unfolded in Seattle, leading to 44,000 car owners and businesses getting unexpected $10 checks. This peculiar refund was the result of a bureaucratic oversight: The city had increased a vehicle tab fee without providing adequate public notice.
Ferry Traffic Emphasis Patrols - July 26, 2024
Back by popular demand-- Washington State Patrol, Mukilteo Police Department and Edmonds Police will be watching for line cutting & other violations at docks in Edmonds and Mukilteo. Just a reminder - Your parents and teachers probably taught you that it's not polite to cut in front of others. In...
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