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Former Seattle mayor, KING 5 anchor Charles Royer passes away
SEATTLE — Former mayor of Seattle and KING 5 News anchor Charles "Charley" Royer passed away Friday morning, July 26. Royer was Seattle's longest-serving mayor, serving three terms from 1978 to 1990. As mayor, he worked to establish low-income housing measures in the city, implemented what is recognized as the national model of recycling and solid waste reduction, opened over 20 community health clinics, and more, according to a press release published on behalf of the family. In 1989, the National Urban Coalition even named Royer the Distinguished Urban Mayor of the Year.
Brush fires surging in Seattle's dried up areas
SEATTLE - Seattle fire officials are sounding the alarms, warning people to exercise fire safety when it comes to dry conditions. According to a department spokesperson, crews have responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in the month of July. "We’ve had around 200 brush fire related responses,"...
Summer surge of COVID-19 causing spike in hospitalizations
TACOMA, Wash. - Beautiful weather is here, but the COVID-19 virus isn't taking a summer break. Across the country, health officials are reporting a rise in cases that rival numbers typically seen in the winter months. The data in Pierce County mirrors what health officials are reporting nationally. In Pierce...
King County judge finds state agency in contempt for keeping teen in adult jail
A King County Superior Court judge held the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in contempt of court Friday for failing to transfer an 18-year-old convicted of robbery to a state juvenile rehabilitation facility. The ruling follows weeks of conflict between juvenile courts and the state agency...
'Street medicine' project with fire departments aims to ease burden on hospital ER
Kitsap County will expand its innovative CARES Program next year through a new state initiative that aims to improve outcomes for unhoused populations and deliver street-level health care. Poulsbo Fire Chief James Gillard said a $200,000 grant from the Washington Health Care Authority will allow Kitsap’s three Fire CARES teams to take on additional referrals from homeless outreach teams; place medical providers in the field through a partnership with St. Michael Medical Center; and deliver life-saving opiate...
Washington wildfires have closed roads, trails and prompted evacuations
Fires have closed or threatened parts of the Pacific Crest Trail, Highway 20, campgrounds and hiking trails just as Seattleites head out for some of the region's peak outdoor recreation weather.Why it matters: Studies show human-caused climate change has increased extreme wildfire events over the past two decades, especially in the West, as temperatures warm and vegetation dries out faster.Globally, the six worst wildfire seasons occurred during the past seven years, a study published last month found.Threat level: The Pacific Northwest is currently in "Preparedness Level 5," meaning it is a priority for firefighting personnel and equipment, according to the...
Futsal courts coming to Moses Lake
Jul. 26—MOSES LAKE — The Harrison K. Dano Park next to the Boys and Girls Club McGraw Clubhouse in Moses Lake is getting an addition, thanks to the city, the Seattle Sounders and a former Moses Lake resident. "RAVE Sports, which is the charitable arm of the Seattle Sounders, (is) partnering with us on two futsal courts at Harrison K. Dano Park," said Moses Lake Parks, Recreation and Cultural ...
Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlights years-long relationship with VP Kamala Harris
SEATTLE – Attorney General Bob Ferguson appears at a Seattle event promoting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, touting her record as a prosecutor and senator. While it sounds like a moment that could have happened this week, it actually took place Sep. 27, 2019. As Vice President Harris...
Seattle voters to decide on who will serve in citywide position
SEATTLE — Seattle voters will soon decide which two candidates should advance to the November general election in the race for a citywide position. Position 8 is on the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary and all Seattle voters will have a say in who advances. This is the only city council race in Seattle this election.
Seattle's 2024 Seafair Torchlight Parade returns with earlier start time
SEATTLE - The annual Seafair Torchlight Parade, a beloved summer tradition in Seattle, is set to hit the streets on Saturday with an earlier start time again. This change in start time, from 7:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., started in 2023 and aims at offering a more family-friendly experience for participants and spectators.
Ultimate Resting Place: Where Washingtonians Dream of Their Final Snooze
It's kind of bizarre, but a necessary conversation to have with your loved ones. Where do you want to be buried? Or, if you choose cremation, where do you want your ashes to stay or be scattered?. My husband has told me over and over, again, that he wants his...
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 26–28, 2024
TGIF! It's time to switch on weekend mode and get psyched for events from the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade to Pista sa Nayon and from SWEAT: A Charli XCX Inspired Dance Party to Urban Craft Uprising. For more ideas, check out our guide to this week's top events. Jump to:...
Dolls and Gents drill team removed from Seattle parade, organizers cite security concerns
SEATTLE — The Dolls and Gents Drill Team and Drumline has been removed from the annual Seafair Torchlight parade, one week after a group of unaffiliated teens were arrested with guns at the Chinatown-International District parade. According to court documents in the gun case, the mother of a murdered...
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