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Seattle police officer caught laughing, joking about woman's death fired
SEATTLE - Seattle Police officer Daniel Auderer, who in 2023 was caught on body camera joking and laughing about the death of a student fatally struck by a patrol car, has been fired from the department, interim Police Chief Sue Rahr announced Wednesday. The incident stems from a conversation accidentally...
Seattle has the smallest apartments in the U.S.
Move over tiny houses; Seattle ranks number one as the city with the tiniest apartments in the U.S. According to a new report by apartment listing service RentCafe, the Emerald City leads the trend in diminishing apartment space, with an average size of 661 square feet. Portland is close behind, with new apartments measuring 685 square feet.
White Rabbit Group gains Friday residency at Vice Nightclub in Seattle
This month, a brand new nightclub is opening in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Vice Seattle will be having its Red Carpet Grand Opening on July 19. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Vice is teaming up with the prominent promotion and events company White Rabbit Group. WRG will be bringing some of Seattle’s favorite local headliners to break in the new venue.
Alexis DeJoria is eager to get back on track at NHRA Northwest Nationals
After two weeks off, Funny Car’s Alexis DeJoria is ready for a swift turnaround at this weekend’s 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The race kicks off the second half of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, and DeJoria is eager to get back on track after a month of struggles in June. After a strong start to the season in her 11,000-horsepower Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra, including a final-round appearance in Phoenix, things didn’t go as planned over the past four races, picking up just one round-win.
Raul Garcia begins six-day journey to Seattle
ELLENSBURG-Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and US Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia's journey began on Tuesday morning in the Yakima canyon. "Today we walk so every step counts, and honors every senseless death here in the state of Washington," Garcia said. Garcia is walking...
Seattle Mariners Eyeing Brandon Lowe for Second Base Improvement in Trade Talks
The Tampa Bay Rays, once high-fliers, are now facing challenges, losing key players and struggling to maintain their previous form. With a mediocre record of 47-47, they might opt to trade top assets. Seattle Mariners, plagued by issues at second base, could find a solution in Brandon Lowe, a consistent performer for the Rays.
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.13 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.15 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since...
Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students with Disabilities
The authors of new research on how U.S. charter schools are serving children with disabilities say their findings should alarm state education leaders, the agencies that authorize the independent public schools and nonprofit organizations that support them. On the whole, charter schools do not outperform their district-run counterparts when it comes to providing high-quality special […]
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 Minnesota Reformer.
Burien City Council hears about new development near transit center, homeless outreach, community grants & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 began with a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting the importance of parks for residents. King County presented ideas for a new development near the transit center, aiming for affordable housing with potential community art space. Council reports addressed...
Whooping cough: Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get vaccine as cases rise
Whooping cough is on the rise in South King County. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County, there are more cases so far this year than the last three years combined. While most of the local cases are coming from the Auburn, Kent and Federal Way areas,...
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 Stateline.
IGA Mid-Year Education Sessions Announced
TULALIP, WA – The conference agenda is now available for the IGA 2024 Mid-Year Conference & Expo. Taking place September 16-18 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, WA, this year’s conference will focus on the following three main themes: Seeds of Sovereignty: 10 Years of Cannabis in Washington; Harnessing the Power: Green Energy in Indian Country; and Integrating AI in Gaming Operations.
Mississippi State Insider Discusses Seattle Mariners Drafting Jurrangelo Cijntje
On the latest episode of the "Refuse to Lose" podcast, Brady Farkas discusses the M's recent three-game losing streak, the selection of switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje in the draft, the possibility of trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr. and much more.
Hotter Weather Friday with Heat Advisories, Quieter Conditions but Rising Temperatures
Tonight: There's a chance of isolated showers and storms from 4 PM to 10 PM, particularly in the Washington Columbia Basin and eastern mountains. Confidence is uncertain as moisture and instability are limited, but we'll keep an eye on the situation. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for fire-prone areas in the Basin and the east slopes of the Washington Cascades.
Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds
Washington lacks qualified special education teachers and teachers’ aides, but the state doesn’t know how bad the problem really is — just that at least 1.5% of the teachers aren’t qualified for their jobs. That’s according to a new state audit, which found that alongside high vacancy rates in special education, a “significant number of […] The post Washington faces shortfall of qualified special education teachers, audit finds appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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