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Pacific Northwest Highlighted at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival
United Creatives, the parent 501c3 behind the Seattle Film Summit, is bringing more than 100 local creatives to represent the region at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. HollyShorts will be held Aug. 8-18 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. This year, the festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
'People are stressed' | Poll shows voters are increasingly concerned over the state of democracy
WASHINGTON — A KING 5 exclusive Washington poll shows protecting democracy is one of the top election issues for voters going into the November election. This survey was conducted last week in partnership with the Seattle Times and UW's Center for an Informed Public. This survey included 900 Washington adults and was conducted before a gunman opened fire on Former President Donald Trump.
Competitive field for open U.S. House seat in WA’s 6th District
Two similarly aligned Democrats with different political experiences and a Republican who believes he can break the seat’s blue streak are battling for the open position in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The retirement of U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer drew a competitive crowd eyeing a promotion from state to...
Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
What to Know About Edmonds College's Newest Bachelor Programs
Edmonds College has announced the launch of two new bachelor programs for the upcoming fall semester: a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program and a Bachelor of Science in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence program. The college is currently accepting applications. “We are proud to introduce our very first Bachelor...
Allen Institute for AI Signs 50,000 SQFT Lease at Northlake Commons in Seattle
Seattle’s new Northlake Commons development has found its first tenant. According to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, the project’s developer Hess Callahan Grey Group has confirmed that the Allen Institute for AI (Ai2), a non-profit artificial intelligence research institute, has agreed to lease 50,000 square feet of office/lab space, representing over a third of the project’s total office space. Details about the lease terms and move-in date were not disclosed.
The Stranger: Text messages reveal mayor worked with wealthy neighbor in fight over nude beach at Denny Blaine Park
The Stranger is reporting that text messages show Mayor Bruce Harrell championed the “philanthropic position” of multimillionaire mall developer and Denny Blaine resident Stuart Sloan as the mayor pushed officials last year to address nudity in the neighborhood’s park that has served as a gathering space for queer and naturist communities for decades.
Turning the Tide: Coast Guard uses old whale-hunting tactic to save WA orcas
BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Conservationists report only 73 Southern Resident Killer Whales still call the Salish Sea home. Concerned by the subtype's waning numbers and the rising risk of oil spills, a Coast Guard Lieutenant out of Bellingham reached out to local advocacy group, Orca Conservancy. When a ship goes down...
More green space, fewer silos: King County reveals new extreme heat plan
King County officials on Thursday presented a new plan for keeping residents safe during the hotter summers ahead. They say the plan will help local jurisdictions respond to extreme heat with a more unified approach. The county's extreme heat mitigation strategy report, which outlines priorities for saving lives during heat...
SIENNA WILDGUST MAKES HER ELITE MOTORSPORTS DEBUT ON FRIDAY
When Sienna Wildgust announced she was leaving KB Racing to join rival Elite Motorsports, she planned to debut at the NHRA Northwest Nationals outside Seattle, WA. There is no more planning to be done as it is now time for the rubber to meet the road, or in this case, to hit the track at Pacific Raceways.
Court updates: deadly Capitol Hill Station stabbing, First Hill ax murder attacks
Court proceedings in two widely followed area murder cases have continued this summer with important updates in each but no clear timeline for trial in either. Shawn Patrick Moore, 26, pleaded not guilty to charges of second degree murder and intimidating a witness in the Capitol Hill Station stabbing this May that killed neighborhood chef Corey Bellett.
Hosts wanted for PorchFest Edmonds
PorchFest, which brings local performing artists to “porches” around town for free family entertainment, will be back in downtown Edmonds for its third year on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7 — and hosts are needed for performers. This year, there are over 60 fantastic performing acts signed up...
Building a Resilient Community: The Importance of Infrastructure Reliability
Andrew Strong is Seattle City Light’s Interim Environmental, Engineering, and Project Delivery Officer. In today’s interconnected world, the reliability of our electrical infrastructure is more important than ever. From adding line sensors to replacing aging wooden utility poles, laying new underground electrical cables, and installing new transformers, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply is about more than just keeping the lights on.
Reuben’s & Friends Returns to Seattle on Saturday, June 20
Each summer the crew at Reuben’s Brews invites some of its friends from across the nation and around the region to provide beer for a special event: Rebuen’s and Friends. The event features the beers you don’t often see around the Seattle area along with some more-local beers from nearby neighbors with whom Reuben’s has worked. What really sets this event apart for local beer lovers is the opportunity to sample beers from breweries like Alvarado Street Brewing, Hop Butcher, Our Mutual Friend Brewing, and Gnarly Barley–breweries that you very rarely see around Seattle, if you ever see them at all.
Mariners Trade Proposal Sends $50 Million Slugger to Seattle in 3-Player Swap
The Seattle Mariners need roster upgrades ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. While their pitching staff has been among the best in baseball this season, the offense has struggled. Could Seattle find a way to land Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to provide a lineup boost?
Affordable housing in God’s backyard: Some religious congregations find a new use for their space
Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. (THE CONVERSATION) Faced with declining membership, aging buildings and large, underutilized properties, many U.S. houses of worship have closed their doors in recent years. Presbyterian minister Eileen Linder has argued that 100,000 churches may close in the next few decades.
G.Prez: Talks Entrepreneurship, Community, and Converge
Seattle-based music veteran and entrepreneur, Keith aka G.Prez Asphy, recently sat down with Converge Music to talk about his career in the music industry. G.Prez has been involved in the industry since the mid-80s when he first started DJing at local middle schools. Since then, he has made a name for himself as a DJ, promoter, producer, and label owner.
Here's how the global outage is impacting western Washington
SEATTLE — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked media outlets offline and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and government offices on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers. The trouble with the update issued by...
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