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Passengers wait for hours at SEA Airport due to global service outages
SEATTLE — Some passengers at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) were stuck for hours into Friday morning due to global service outages that grounded planes. The outage stems from a software update by the company CrowdStrike - a cybersecurity firm that provides services to Microsoft. The update included a "defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," that knocked out access to computer networks all over the globe.
Feel Good Friday: The Northwest at the Emmys, Free Books, and the Pet of the Month
Emmy Award nominations were announced earlier this week — and several of the people recognized have ties to the Northwest. Honorees include Mountlake Terrace High School graduate Lily Gladstone for her work on Hulu's "Under the Bridge," Ballard's Jean Smart for "Hacks," Seattle-born Ken Jennings for "Jeopardy!," and Bellevue-raised Jeff Probst for "Survivor." See the full list of nominations here.
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Rehearsals start this September for Northwest Girlchoir
Northwest Girlchoir has openings in its treble choirs for singers in grades 1-12 this fall. Singers learn musicianship, vocal technique and performance skills, all while building lasting friendships in a supportive community. According to an organization news release, choristers perform for thousands of audience members at concerts held across the...
Restaurant workers’ wages could go up by $3 or more per hour in Seattle
SEATTLE — In Seattle, restaurant owners are allowed to pay their tipped employees less than the minimum wage as long as they earn enough in tips to make up the difference. “Restaurant owners and restaurant operators are always in fear of making sure people want to come in the door," said Director of Full Service Workers Alliance Simone Barron.
Unified Fix Our Ferries citizen movement sets sail
Ferry-served communities band together for legislative action. Vashon Island, Washington—The Fix Our Ferries citizen action movement has grown to four communities that extend the length and breadth of the Washington State Ferries system, from the San Juan Islands to Vashon Island. Representative groups from the communities have signed a get-it-done letter to the Governor and the Legislature, pressing for immediate steps to relieve the years-long ferry crisis during the 2025 budget session.
Robots Helping To Build New Apartments in Seattle: The Future Is Here
As the construction industry grapples with a shortage of skilled workers, one contractor in Seattle is pioneering a new approach to address the issue – the introduction of robots. While concerns about job displacement have been raised, trade unions are embracing the use of robots as a means to enhance their workers’ skills and improve efficiency.
Tickets to WICKED at The Paramount Theatre to go on Sale This Month
WICKED, Seattle’s most popular musical, will return to The Paramount Theatre from November 6 through December 1. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale on Monday, July 29 at 10 am. Tickets will be available on-line at STGPresents.org, Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-982-2787 or in person at The Paramount...
Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
Seattle gang member arrested for domestic violence; police recover stolen gun
SEATTLE — Seattle police arrested a gang member for domestic violence Sunday and recovered a stolen gun in the Central District. On July 14, Seattle police officers responded to the 1900 block of 30th Avenue S to reports of domestic violence assault. When police arrived, they found a woman suffering from recent injuries.
Marcus Simms Signs with the Seattle Seahawks
The All-UFL receiver and Mountaineer alumni is heading to the Emerald City. After having his contract terminated, Simms will get a second chance in the NFL after playing well for the Michigan Panthers in the NFL. Simms averaged 18.5 yards per reception in the UFL, getting 426 yards and 3 touchdowns. Notably, he’s found his niche on special teams. Simms had 201 kick return yards with the Panthers.
Seattle businessman shoots attempted burglar in 'self-defense' incident, police say
SEATTLE — Seattle police officers are investigating a burglary that turned into a shooting at a business Friday morning. According to SPD, around 2:05 a.m. officers responded to the 4200 block of Rainier Avenue S after reports of a burglary. A man broke into a business, and he was...
Fallen EMS Heroes to Be Honored
The National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride will pay tribute to our fallen EMS and air medical providers from throughout the United States during the 2024 National EMS Weekend of Honor, scheduled July 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington, Va. This year there are 36 honorees being recognized from 18 states. The 2024 list of honorees can be found at NEMSMS Honorees.
Public safety concerns rise as another Aurora Avenue North shooting injures a man
SEATTLE — Police responded to a shooting at North 90th Street and Aurora Avenue North in north Seattle early Friday morning. KOMO News has reported extensively about shootings along Aurora Avenue. On Thursday, KOMO reported that a Wednesday morning shooting marked the third in 12 days on Aurora. The...
Raptor Deck: From Startup to Global Supplier
“We had no inkling of creating a business or anything. It was just a total fluke.” Dan Kaseler still chuckles when he relates the story that led him to start Raptor Deck in 2011. His company produces nonskid decking made of PEVA foam (a mixture of polyethylene and ethylene-vinyl acetate) backed with 3M adhesive. The firm operates a tidy shop at Shilshole Marine (Seattle, Washington) with a half-dozen employees, shipping CNC-cut kits to production builders and as an after-market product for retrofits and to individual boat owners. The company built relationships with dozens of domestic and international production and custom builders as well as marine supply stores; and it’s growing a library of decking patterns for hundreds of different boat models, plus all the one-off kits they have cut.
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