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Seattle radio legend returns to the air
SEATTLE — In a quiet corner of Seattle Center, DJ Kevin Cole is dancing to a mix that’s echoing across the world. “We absolutely have had to change out the carpet because it gets worn out from people dancing,” Cole said, as he broadcasted from a studio in the back of the nonprofit radio station KEXP.
Mariners' high-rated and quick-climbing pitching prospect pulled with another injury
The Mariners 2023 third-round draft pick, Teddy McGraw, has always had the oft-injured but extremely talented label. He's undergone two Tommy John surgeries in a four-year span, with the latest coming during his time at Wake Forest. However, the time sandwiched between the two procedures swayed the Mariners to take a chance on the right-hander.
Tradition Crystal Ball: Predicting every Washington football game in 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Tradition’s annual Crystal Ball prediction series wraps up with Washington. Previously: Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Maryland | Michigan | Michigan State | Minnesota | Nebraska | Northwestern | Ohio State | Oregon | Penn State | Purdue | Rutgers | UCLA | USC | Wisconsin.
Seattle, Tacoma have nation’s highest combined sales tax among major cities
(The Center Square) – Seattle and Tacoma took the top two spots in the Tax Foundation’s latest publication on the highest combined state and local sales tax rates among major U.S. cities. Earlier this week, the Washington, D.C.-based think tank released its “Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities, Midyear 2024” report, which calculates “average combined state and local sales tax rates by state, using zip code-level sales tax and population data.” ...
Starbucks is giving its new CEO Brian Niccol a private jet to commute between his California home and Seattle office
Newly named Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol won’t be a constant presence at its Seattle’s headquarters when he begins the job next month. Instead, he’s going to commute weekly from his California home.
Huskies Showcase Dominance with Exhibition Win Over Pilots
The Washington Huskies volleyball team kicked off their season with an exhibition match against Portland, securing a 3-1 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. After dropping the first set, the Huskies bounced back, winning the next three convincingly. This match served as a valuable opportunity for Coach Leslie Gabriel to experiment with different lineup combinations ahead of their first Big Ten season. Notable performances included sophomore Kierstyn Barton with 16 kills and multiple freshmen and transfers making their debuts.
Shack Art Center Hosting Schacktoberfest
The Shack Art Center celebrates autumn’s arrival with “Schacktoberfest.”. The harvest-themed exhibition will take place September 5th to 29th at the Shack Art Center in downtown Everett. The exhibit will feature a glass “pumpkin patch,” with 1,000 glass pumpkins. The event will also feature over 100 artworks by...
Everett Police warn of cookie salesman scam
EVERETT, Wash. - Police in Everett are sending out a warning to area residents amid an apparent cookie salesman scam. The department's statement claims reports from last week show two male suspects are claiming to be selling cookies for a fundraiser, but instead are charging thousands of dollars to community members’ debit cards when they attempt to make a purchase.
Renovations underway at original Beverly Park Elementary School site after July 9 fire damage to Southern Heights
The original Beverly Park Elementary School site at 11427 3rd Avenue South is undergoing significant renovations after a possible arson fire severely damaged Southern Heights Elementary School in July. As we previously reported, a suspicious late-night brush fire burned the former Southern Heights Elementary School in Burien on the morning...
WSP: Driver dies after rolling vehicle down hill near Blewett Pass
DRYDEN - A rollover crash near Blewett Pass killed one person Friday night. Washington State Troopers report 30-year-old Drake Remlinger of Snohomish was going too fast for conditions when he lost control at around 7 p.m. about four miles north of the border of Chelan and Kittitas counties. State Patrol...
The return of the Kings (salmon, that is)
Wanted to share the news that the first salmon of the season has made it home through the fish ladder at our hatchery on Orcas!. We are getting ready for our annual party to celebrate the return of the salmon to Glenwood Springs and to celebrate the volunteers on Orcas Island who help us so much every year.
Free opioid epidemic seminar to take place Aug. 28 at Centralia College
The public is invited to a free seminar on the opioid epidemic at the Centralia College TransAlta Commons on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The event will focus on both the opioid epidemic and the impact social media has on addiction, according to a news release. “We are living in an ever-changing...
Kirkland police seek help finding missing 66-year-old man
KIRKLAND, Wash. — The Kirkland Police Department (KPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable adult, 66-year-old David Harger from Kirkland. KPD said David left his Kirkland residence, located in the Kingsgate area at North East 144 Pace and 129th Place North East, around 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, and has not returned.
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