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King County Fair is back, and is looking to grow
What does this year’s King County Fair not have?. From July 11-14, 2024, the oldest fair on the West Coast will be held at the Enumclaw Expo Center with rodeos and mutton bustin’, live music performances, carnival rides, and so much more. “We say we are in the...
Man arrested in Seattle after carjacking, pursuit, multiple crashes
SEATTLE - A pursuit of a stolen and then carjacked vehicle led to multiple crashes and the arrest of two suspects, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began when Black Diamond Police attempted to stop the reported stolen vehicle, only for the driver to elude officers. King County Sheriff’s helicopter, Guardian 1, later spotted the vehicle in Covington.
How many veterans will sleep on the street this Fourth of July?
OLYMPIA, Wash. – The United States has been in three major wars in the last fifty years, resulting in the US being home to about 18 million veterans. This Fourth of July, thousands of those vets will sleep on the street. About 4% of veterans were homeless or experienced...
‘The Beauty of Our African Roots’
The African Young Dreamers Empowerment Programs International (AYDEPI) celebrated their 2nd annual African Youth Cultural Event, “The Beauty of Our African Roots,” on June 29 at Federal Way High School. The event featured “a vibrant celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of Africa, organized by our youths,”...
News Briefs | July 4 edition
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is warning travelers to prepare for busy and crowded ferry traffic the rest of this week and Independence Day weekend. WSF expects roughly 700,000 people to ride the ferries from June 28 through July 7. Consider leaving early to arrive at ferry terminals, planning trips ahead...
Health officials alert possible measles exposures in King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County has confirmed measles infection in an adult who could have exposed others to the disease. The sickened person was in multiple locations in Bellevue, Seattle and Woodinville between June 27 and July 2 while infectious, and before being diagnosed, posing a public health risk. “Measles is a very contagious infection and if you don’t have immunity, you can get it just by being in a room where a person with measles has been,” Dr. Eric Chow, communicable disease chief for Public Health – Seattle & King County, stated in a news release.
Atlantic Street Center Expands Support for Underprivileged Families in South Seattle and Beyond
The Atlantic Street Center is doubling down on its commitment to diverse, underprivileged families and youth in South Seattle, King County, and North Pierce County, expanding its suite of services to meet a variety of crucial needs. According to details on the Seattle Human Interests blog, the center is enhancing programs across multiple fronts, including behavioral health, early learning, after-school assistance, and family support groups, along with mobile advocacy for individuals who have endured gender-based violence.
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