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No Lakewood Farmers Market or Summer Concerts for two weeks
The Lakewood Farmers Market and Summer Nights at the Pavilion Summer Concert are on hiatus the next two weeks. There will be no market or concert July 16 or 23. The pause is so the City of Lakewood can prepare for and recover from SummerFEST, happening July 20 at Fort Steilacoom Park.
BritCon is coming to Auburn on Sunday, Aug. 4
BritCon is back for a single-day event on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 at the Auburn Community and Event Center. BritCon is a British Science Fiction and Fantasy convention aimed at fans of British movies and TV shows, graphic novels, comic books, comedy, culture and more. “Join us for panels, games,...
Kent Police seek public’s help to find woman missing since 2009
Kent Police released a sketch of what Alyssa McLemore might look like now in an effort to find the Kent woman missing since 2009. McLemore was 21 when she disappeared over 15 years ago on April 9, 2009. She was 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 130 pounds at the time she disappeared. Her hair is naturally black but she was known to sometimes bleach her hair, according to Kent Police. She had a 3-year-old child when she disappeared.
NHRA Funny Car driver Alexis DeJoria previews Northwest Nationals coming to Kent
The NHRA Northwest Nationals comes to Pacific Raceways in Kent starting this Friday. DeJoria is eighth in the Funny Car division standings. She was also ranked the fourth-richest female athlete earlier this year.
Federal Way woman accused of driving high in fatal crash
A driver who was allegedly high on marijuana behind the wheel has been accused of causing the death of one man and seriously injuring multiple others. Wendy Cisneros, 22, whose last known address was in Federal Way, has been charged with vehicular homicide, three counts of vehicular assault, and reckless driving following a fatal collision June 21 in SeaTac.
Teens in car intentionally strike boy riding bike in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Police are investigating after a car 'deliberately' struck a boy on a bicycle in Bellevue Saturday night. The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) confirmed with FOX 13 that at around 8:22 p.m., a car full of juveniles intentionally crashed into the 13-year-old victim. Authorities say the incident happened on Lake Washington Blvd. NE near Clyde Beach Park.
New signs at Don Armeni Boat Ramp
Thanks to Stewart L. for the tip and the photo above. Part of the city effort to rein in problems along Alki/Harbor Avenues has been signage, and here’s more. He says these signs were installed Friday or early Saturday at Don Armeni Boat Ramp, which has become more of a hotspot for trouble from stunt driving all the way to murder (two unsolved shooting deaths at or near the park in 13 months).
Cranton selected by Seattle in third round of MLB Draft; Shojinaga goes to Phillies
Former Kansas pitcher Hunter Cranton and current KU infielder Kodey Shojinaga were picked in the MLB Draft on Monday, becoming the first Jayhawks selected in five years. “I’m really proud of Hunter and Kodey,” KU coach Dan Fitzgerald said in a press release. “Both guys are incredible workers, self starting, and ultra competitive. Their impact on KU Baseball will be felt for a long time.”
Billy Frank Jr. statue project comes to Tacoma
For a limited time this summer, the Washington State History Museum is hosting The Billy Frank Jr. Statue Project, which highlights a maquette (half-scale statue study) of the late Nisqually activist, now through Aug. 25. Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), a revered member of the Nisqually Tribe, was a key figure...
2024 MLS NEXT Pro Matchweek 18 Honors
Matchweek 18 of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season featured a fourth straight win for Tacoma Defiance, a brace for Colorado Rapids 2 forward Antony Garcia, and a second-consecutive goalscoring performance for ATL UTD 2 full back Dominik Chong-Qui. Here's a look at the top-performing player, team, and Rising Star...
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A welfare check on an unresponsive man near the Guide Meridian ended in an arrest. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters says that fire crews were called after the man was found lying in the bushes near Best Buy on Saturday, the evening of July 13. The man woke up and immediately began acting aggressively towards the crewmembers. He pulled a glass bottle out of his pants and threw it at his feet before threatening to pull out a gun.
Two Weeks Left to Fill Out Survey on Everett’s 5-year Consolidated Plan
The City of Everett is conducting outreach to gain input on priorities and needs for their 5-year Consolidated Plan. The question Everett is posing to you basically boils down to:. “If you had a million dollars to help your community, how would you spend it?”. Needs could be based on...
Tacoma Firefighters Battle Major Blaze on Waterfront, No Injuries as 'Empathy' Building Reduced to Rubble
Firefighters in Tacoma faced a fiery challenge on the waterfront when a vacant building on the 1100 block of Dock Street was engulfed in flames early Sunday morning. According to The News Tribune, the blaze produced a visible column of smoke that could be seen for miles around 2 a.m. The building, notably featuring a mural inscribed with the word "Empathy," is now a shell of char and lost histories.
South Sound Music Festival: A Celebration of Local Talent and Community Spirit
The South Sound Music Festival, now in its third year, recently concluded another successful event in Tacoma, Washington. This vibrant celebration brought together a diverse mix of artists, vendors, and community members for a day filled with music, food, and fun. A key aspect of the festival is its focus...
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