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History: Legendary Edmonds Auto Parts closing its doors after 51 years
Fifty-one years ago, in 1973, Savere “Olie” Ouelette bought A & E Auto Parts at 636 Edmonds Way and renamed the store Edmonds Auto Parts. Olie’s son, Greg, and Greg’s wife and high school sweetheart, Linda, managed the business for the next five years. In 1978,...
Belltown Mural Festival Brightens Downtown Seattle With New Art Installations
Belltown is alive with color and creativity as it hosts its inaugural Mural Festival, featuring the unveiling of new art installations throughout the downtown area. The festival, which started on August 13 and ran until August 18, aimed to enhance the vibrancy of the neighborhood while showcasing local artists’ talents.
‘A pivotal location in Seattle’s African American heritage’ — Landmarks Board to consider old 21st Ave YWCA site
The Seattle landmarks board will consider a 108-year-old structure slated for demolition at 21st Ave and Denny for protections due to the building’s role in Black history in the neighborhood. The old Phillis Wheatley YWCA will be considered by the board September 4th. In the nomination (PDF) prepared for...
Seattle Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, Week Ahead Promises Damp Conditions
The National Weather Service in Seattle forecasts a damp week ahead, with showers and potential thunderstorms on the horizon. According to the latest report, Today could see showers and thunderstorms post-2 pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high of 72 degrees. Heading into Wednesday, showers are expected...
VIDEO: WA Democratic delegate describes post-Biden 'excitement,’ policies in 2024 election
(The Center Square) – Jasmine Ines, Washington state delegate to the Democratic National Convention and chair of the executive board of the 11th Legislative District Democrats, spoke with The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop Tuesday from the floor of the DNC in Chicago. “This is my first convention that I’ve ever been to, so I feel like I’m absorbing it all in; so, just the lay of the land and how all of the different states are set up around I think tells a...
Northwest tribes receive millions in funding for new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
Survey finds nearly 40% of WA parents quit work or got fired after having kids
Jessica Heavner describes it as the hardest decision she’s ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, was working in accounting at the local school district, and when it came time for her annual cost of living raise two years ago, she realized the pay bump would put her over the state’s income limit for […]
Daily Digs: UW's Basketball Center, Memphis' New Track and Field Stadium, and More!
The University of Washington will break ground on its new $60 million high-performance basketball center this summer. Gensler is the architect of the project, and Mortenson is the general contractor. The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility is funded entirely by donors, including $1 million from former basketball players and alumni. The training...
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State
When Is the First Expected Snowfall for Fall 2024 in Washington State?. I can't believe it's already that time of year and winter believe it or not is around the corner in Washington state. Are We Getting A Good Or Bad Winter For Fall 2024 In WA State?. I've always...
Early DUI Crash Underscores Alarming 2024 Stats for Washington
It is another daily collision in Washington State involving a DUI driver and sadly the problem isn't getting any better!. Drunk Driving Remains a Major Problem in Washington State. In Washington State, drunk driving has remained alarmingly persistent throughout 2024. That problem was apparent again this morning with another DUI...
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