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Seattle man shares recovery journey after being paralyzed by rogue wave in Mexico
SEATTLE - A Seattle man is grateful for all the love and support he’s received over the past year after he nearly drowned in Mexico from getting hit by a rogue wave on the beach. What was supposed to be a vacation in paradise turned into a nightmare for...
Capitol Hill Transformed Into a Pink Pony Club This Weekend
Thousands of people descended on Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood this weekend for its annual block party, with most in attendance on Friday night there for rising pop star Chappell Roan. Donning pink getups and bedazzled cowboy hats, the crowd buzzed in anticipation ahead of her set. Other headliners on Friday,...
Skanska Tops Out 324-Unit Kaye in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood
31-story multi-family tower targeting LEED Gold, Salmon-Safe, Fitwel, and WiredScore Gold certifications. Seattle, WA (July 19, 2024) – Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced it has topped out Kaye, its 260,619 square foot, 31-story, multi-family tower located on the 2200 Block of Fourth Ave in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Skanska is both building and developing the residential tower, which includes 6,100 square feet of neighborhood “living room” spaces and ground floor retail. Construction on Kaye began in Winter 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Movies @ Marymoor: Pitch Perfect Sweepstakes
You could win a 4-pack of tickets for the showing of Pitch Perfect on 8.7.24 at Movies @ Marymoor. Enter below for your chance to win!. Winners will be selected randomly from all eligible entries to win a 4-pack of tickets to Pitch Perfect on 8.7.24. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and reside in Washington State to enter. This contest will begin Monday, July 22nd 2024 and end Sunday July 28th. Movies at Marymoor General Sweepstakes Rules also apply but do not override the above terms. By entering you agree to be bound by all of these rules.
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Seattle's Summer Food Program: Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry
When school's out for the summer, many children who rely on school meals face a nutritional gap. Recognizing this challenge, the City of Seattle's Human Services Department has stepped up to ensure that no child in the city goes hungry during the summer months. The Summer Food Program, a vital...
Police Officer Dismissed for Joking About Fatal Accident Involving Another Officer
The police officer observed on bodycam joking about a young woman’s traffic accident fatality has been dismissed. Det. Daniel Auderer, the police guild’s vice president, lost his job on Wednesday. Seattle police commanders reportedly suggested in February that he be suspended or fired. Interim police chief Sue Rahr...
Suspect sought after reported machete attack at LIHI-managed apartments in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A Bellevue man is recovering from a machete attack at an apartment complex run by the nonprofit Low Income Housing Institute, and credits two police officers for saving his life. The incident happened in the 200 block of 111th Avenue Northeast in downtown. It's where neighbors...
AFROTECH™ Series, The Meetup, Is Coming To A City Near You
Seattle, WA, AFROTECH™ is on its way back! Last year, the “Emerald City” was one of the cities where the AFROTECH™ Executive was held. The event featured a fireside chat titled “Sustainable Leadership: Thriving in Your New Role” with Laxman Narasimhan, the CEO of Starbucks. Now, Starbucks and AFROTECH™ have joined forces once again to… Continue reading AFROTECH™ Series, The Meetup, Is Coming To A City Near You
Seattle's 520 bridge to close in both directions for weekend construction
SEATTLE - The SR 520 bridge will be fully closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, July 26, to 5 a.m. on Monday, July 29, for construction activities. This closure will affect both directions between I-5 and the Eastside. During this period, crews will work around the clock to continue permanent...
14-year-olds, 13-year-old arrested for brandishing 'fully automatic' firearms at Seafair parade in Seattle
SEATTLE — Two 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old were arrested after brandishing fully automatic firearms at a Seafair parade in the Chinatown-International District in Seattle over the weekend. "It’s unfortunately a sign of the times that when you have large groups collecting like this you may not be consciously thinking...
Sub-80 temperatures finally arrive amid region’s driest time of the year
The streak is over – the consecutive days with high temperatures in the 80s that is. Spotty sprinkles coming from clouds above 10,000 feet held temperatures down in the 70s Sunday, bringing an end to the new record of 17 straight days at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with highs reaching 80+.
Mariners place Ty France on outright waivers
Mariners place Ty France on outright waivers The Seattle Mariners have placed first baseman Ty France on outright waivers, Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish was the first to report Sunday evening. Should he go unclaimed after 48 hours, he’s still with the team and can be sent to the minors. Though he can also refuse […] The post Mariners place Ty France on outright waivers appeared first on Vendetta Sports Media.
Big Ten football conference championship odds updated for 2024 season
Who are the favorites to win the Big Ten Championship Game in 2024 ahead of media days?. A new era of Big Ten college football begins in 2024 as the league expands to 18 teams. The arrival of Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington firmly establishes the conference as a Power 2, but also makes the race for a Big Ten title that much more competitive. Plenty of intel expects to come out of Big Ten Media Days this week in Indianapolis.
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