Keyport
LATEST NEWS
Vanderbilt Researchers Receive $2M to Improve Medical Device Software Security
Vanderbilt Department of Computer Science researchers Kevin Leach and James Weimer have been awarded a $2 million contract from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to help improve software security in medical devices like insulin pumps, pacemakers and stroke predictors. This is the first contract Vanderbilt has received...
Visitors are filling downtown Seattle streets near pre-pandemic levels
Sunshine in Seattle means more people out and about. Data from the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) confirmed visitors are coming back to downtown, filling the streets at levels close to 2019. According to DSA data, nearly 2.9 million unique visitors came to downtown in June 2024, 91% of the visitors...
Teen dead, man hospitalized in Port Orchard car crash
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - A teenage girl has died, and an 18-year-old man has been hospitalized, after a car crash in Port Orchard. Officials say the incident occurred in the 700 block of SE Pine Rd. Deputies responded to the scene just before midnight on Wednesday, July 17, where they...
With Astros on their tail, first-place Mariners face critical trade deadline
More than any other team in baseball, the first-place Seattle Mariners may feel the heat as the season progresses. That's mainly because a recent hot streak by Houston has the Astros sitting just one game back of the AL West leaders.The Mariners' story in 2024 is straightforward: They have terrific pitching, sometimes even historically so, paired with dismal hitting. No one in the regular lineup has an OPS above .750. They strike out too much and don't make enough contact. Consequently, their +19 run differential is the lowest among division leaders.The Mariners resume play Friday with a season-defining series in...
NBA to Start Expansion Talks, Seattle Eyed for Team Revival; Billionaire David Bonderman Expected to Bid
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has indicated that the league will start considering expansion "in earnest" come this fall, with an eye towards reintroducing a team in Seattle, a city with a storied basketball history that's been NBA-less since the Supersonics packed up for Oklahoma City in 2008, as reported by KOMO News; Even if the Board of Governors gives it a thumbs up, assembling a team is a process with many moving parts, taking time to find the right market and ownership groups, which could span months.
Mariners Hall of Famers to Be Involved in Ceremonial First Pitch on Friday vs. Astros
The Seattle Mariners are welcoming back team Hall of Famers Jamie Moyer and Dan Wilson on Friday night as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of T-Mobile Park, which opened up in July of 1999.
Ark Lodge Cinemas Launches GoFundMe in Last-Ditch Effort to Save the Theater
The independently run cinema owes over $100k in back rent and says it faces imminent eviction. Once again, Ark Lodge Cinemas is facing imminent closure. And this time, things are looking pretty bleak. The independently owned and operated movie theater in the heart of Columbia City recently announced that they...
Seattle Set to Tune Up Live Music Scene with Special Curbside Zones for Venues
To alleviate parking woes for musicians and ease the load-in process for Seattle's live music scene, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson have introduced legislation that aims to designate specific curbside areas for music venue use. Announced on July 18, the proposed permits would allow easier access to parking and loading zones, directly in front of venues, easing the burden on performers and crew members who deal with the transport of equipment, as detailed by the Seattle Office of the Mayor.
Lake Burien facility for troubled youth opens with new state oversight, funding
(The Center Square) – Local officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility for youth. The facility on the eastern shores of Lake Burien was built in the 1930s and was initially used as a 30-bed home for girls who became wards of the state. Most recently the property was a treatment facility for youths with serious mental illness or behavioral concerns, but...
UW Softball Adds Three To Roster
SEATTLE – Washington softball head coach Heather Tarr has announced the additions of Tia Durst, Alycia Flores and Charity Sevaatasi on Thursday. TIA DURST | CATCHER | SYCAMORE, ILL. | SYCAMORE HS | LAKE LAND. Durst makes her way to Seattle after a season at Lake Land College. Last...
Gantry Secures $40M for Seattle Multifamily
Gantry has secured a $40 million permanent loan to refinance The Mercer Apartments located at 7650 SE 27th Street & 2558 76th Ave. SE on Mercer Island, a Puget Sound community positioned between Seattle and Bellevue, Washington. The unit mix includes studio, one-, and two-bedroom floorplans, with the property’s street-fronting...
Kraken Traded Veteran Defenseman To The Ducks Despite His Request To Go To The East Coast
The Seattle Kraken needed to free up cap space and a roster spot so they traded veteran defenseman Brian Dumoulin to the Anaheim Ducks despite his request to be traded to an East Coast team.
Seattle Reign vs. Utah Royals: How to watch Summer Cup, TV channel, live stream
The inaugural game of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup has arrived. The Seattle Reign will host the Utah Royals on Friday night as the new competition gets underway at Lumen Field. All 14 NWSL teams and six teams from Liga MX will take part in the Summer Cup, with every match aside from the championship taking place over the next two weeks. Watch the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup on Paramount Plus The tournament will coincide with the 2024 Olympics, as the NWSL takes a break from its regular season with matches that are likely to see several fringe...
Video: Tipping Culture’s NEW Incognito Way of Getting $$$
Toulouse Petit in Lower Queen Anne started charging a 5% “Living-wage” surcharge on all checks. The SMN crew and Gee Scott have some thoughts on this. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show...
Fire damages more than two dozen tiny homes in Seattle
(The Center Square) – A major fire at a $3.9 million tiny home village in Seattle resulted in damage to 25 of the tiny homes. Around 2 a.m. on Thursday morning, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 911 calls reporting a fire in the Bridge Shelter tiny home village in the Interbay neighborhood. The site is operated by the Catholic Community Services of Western Washington. Firefighters on scene reported multiple...
3 passengers critically, seriously injured in Burien crash, rushed to hospital
BURIEN, Wash. - Medics rushed to the scene of a severe vehicle crash in Burien on Thursday. Authorities reported that one person sustained critical injuries, while two others were seriously hurt. Puget Sound Fire, alongside King County Fire District 2, Seattle Fire, and King County Medic One, were called before...
Nika Muhl, WNBA All-Star Teammates' Spirited Pregame Interaction Goes Viral
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl still hasn't scored a WNBA point heading into this year's 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Yet, her team has amassed an impressive 17-8 record thus far in the season, and is riding a three-game winning streak headed into the All-Star break. The last game that the ...
“Thousands” Offer Former NBA Player Nate Robinson A Kidney But His Fight For A Transplant Continues
Nate Robinson‘s fight for a kidney has been known to the sports world for a short time. But now, thanks to a new ESPN feature, fans are learning just how long he’s been struggling with the issue and how hard it’s been for him to ask for help. He says that he first began feeling […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.