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Thurston County Fair accepting entries for foods, art, hobbies and crafts
The Thurston County Fair is accepting open class entries from July 22 through July 29 at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. Categories include open class photography, foods, hobbies and crafts, art and ...
Asylum seekers moved out of Kent encampment into taxpayer-funded apartments
(The Center Square) – More than 90 asylum seekers who have spent the last six weeks in an encampment along Central Avenue in Kent have been moved into apartment homes. Dozens of others remain at the camp on the King County-owned property adjacent to State Route 167 and the Econo Lodge hotel. “So far, LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) has housed 93 people from the Kent location,” a spokesperson from...
Man arrested after serious assault incident
Last weekend, Olympia Police Department (OPD) officers responded to an assault on the east side of town. According to an OPD post, the incident occurred outside an apartment complex where a man was allegedly trying to start fights with residents. “Witnesses reported the suspect walked over to a male who...
New Yard Birds building owner plans to make repairs; options considered for future use of property
Last week, PISTON LLC purchased the Yard Birds shopping mall property in Chehalis from its former owners for $2.4 million. PISTON LLC is owned by Douglas LeMay in partnership with the
Gonnason Boats: a gem in Downtown Kent since 1947
Just off Central Avenue in historic Downtown Kent, family-owned Gonnason Boats fills about a block. The simple building and expansive lot have been a fixture in the neighborhood for years. Many in Kent will remember the founder of this third generation business, Jim Gonnason, who was known as a strong...
Kiwanis clubs to place painted rocks at downtown Kent parks
Kiwanis clubs will place painted Sunshine Stones later this month at downtown Kent parks to “spread joy and positivity, encouraging everyone to explore their surroundings and connect with nature,” according to the Green River Area Division of Kiwanis. That group announced the placing of the rocks in a...
Driver caught on I-5 in Kent using fake passenger in HOV lane
Drivers keep trying ways to add fake passengers in their vehicles in an effort to use HOV lanes that require at least two people in a car to use the lanes. A Washington State Patrol trooper recently cited a woman in an HOV lane on southbound Interstate 5 in Kent near South 272nd Street for driving 80 mph in a 60 mph zone and for the HOV violation. The trooper discovered the woman had a fake passenger in the vehicle.
Emerald Downs: Hollywood Harbor Sprint Series begins Saturday
(Auburn, WA) A new added bonus sprint series begins on Saturday, July 20 that boosts the purses for those entering these special races. A few years ago there was a sponsored marathon series but there just isn’t enough horses that go long at Emerald Downs so the organizers behind this effort switched to a sprint series which there are plenty eligible to run in.
Enumclaw teacher helps connect educators with supplies worldwide
SEATTLE — A new school year means new school supplies — not just for students but for teachers, too. On average, educators spend somewhere between $500 and $750 of their own money every year on supplies their students need, according to the National Education Association. “As a new...
Baby gorilla needs a new mom, zoo says
Efforts to coax a gorilla to bond with her newborn have switched to looking for a suitable surrogate among three other adult female gorillas, according to Woodland Park Zoo. What's happening: 22-year-old Akenji gave birth to the as-yet-unnamed boy on June 28, but she "repeatedly turned away from him" and indicated "she is not interested," said interim animal care manager Rachel Vass in an emailed statement.
Seattle City Light to increase rates due to higher demand, rising energy costs
SEATTLE - The Seattle City Light Department recently announced a plan to increase rates for customers amid a growing energy demand and heightened labor costs. Customers could see a 5.4% rate increase in 2025 and 2026, which equates to about an extra $5 per month or $10 per bi-monthly billing cycle for the typical Seattle City Light customer.
Seattle restaurant owner responds to ire sparked by 'living-wage' surcharge after viral receipt
SEATTLE — A popular restaurant in Lower Queen Anne is under fire on social media for charging a 5% "living-wage" surcharge. It's a surcharge that "is not in lieu of server gratuity," according to the restaurant. Toulouse Petit Kitchen and Lounge has been a mainstay of the Uptown neighborhood...
WHEN COAL WAS KING: Jack Kombol Stands Beside the Dragline He Operated for Palmer Coking Coal
In this 1977 photo on Franklin Hill, east of Black Diamond, Jack Kombol stands beside the dragline he operated for Palmer Coking Coal (Palmer) at the McKay-Section 18 surface coal mine. The Koehring 405 had an excavating shovel bucket to move overburden and extract coal. The light-colored rock in the background was the sandstone bedrock laying above and below the McKay coal seam that tilted at about 45 degrees to the surface. This photo comes courtesy of Lou Corsaletti, who authored several articles about the coal industry in southeast King County.
Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos
The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade took to the streets on Sunday, July 14 to entertain the crowd with dancing, music, politics and humor. Several dance groups, bands, politicians, dancing horses, the Seafair Pirates and the Seafair Clowns were among those who participated in the parade down Fourth Avenue Sunday afternoon, the third and final day of the July 12-14 festival that attracted thousands of people.
Get moving with free outdoor dance class at Seattle's Volunteer Park
SEATTLE — This year's outdoor class will be Thursday, August 1st at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater. The class is free to the public. It's open to participants of all backgrounds and identities. No dance experience is necessary. Classes are guided by Dance Church teachers, all of whom are professional...
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