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Emerald Downs: Hollywood Harbor Sprint Series begins Saturday
(Auburn, WA) A new added bonus sprint series begins on Saturday, July 20 that boosts the purses for those entering these special races. A few years ago there was a sponsored marathon series but there just isn’t enough horses that go long at Emerald Downs so the organizers behind this effort switched to a sprint series which there are plenty eligible to run in.
Driver caught on I-5 in Kent using fake passenger in HOV lane
Drivers keep trying ways to add fake passengers in their vehicles in an effort to use HOV lanes that require at least two people in a car to use the lanes. A Washington State Patrol trooper recently cited a woman in an HOV lane on southbound Interstate 5 in Kent near South 272nd Street for driving 80 mph in a 60 mph zone and for the HOV violation. The trooper discovered the woman had a fake passenger in the vehicle.
Hobby Lobby Closes 61,500 SQFT Store in Tacoma Central Shopping Mall
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has closed its store in the Tacoma Central shopping center earlier this month. The 61,484-square-foot space, located at 3130 S. 23rd, appears to now be available for lease, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The vacant building is owned by an entity affiliated with Pietromonaco Jackson Properties, a Mercer Island-based real estate company. The property is listed for lease at $16 per square foot, or $82,000 per month for the entire building. The property sits on a 5-acre site and includes parking.
US Army Rangers’ Barbecue Turned Into A Shootout in the Streets of Tacoma After A Local Gang Attacked
In the 1980s, illegal drugs were widespread on American streets, leading to an increase in gang violence. While similar problems continue today, especially with opioids, the epidemic of the 1980s and ’90s had unique features. A major incident from this time took place in Tacoma, Washington, where a shootout between US Army Rangers and local gang members highlighted the era’s volatility.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Fatal shooting near I-5 stemmed from argument, Tacoma police say
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened near Interstate 5 Monday night. According to police, officers found a man with gunshot wounds on East 28th Street just before 8 p.m. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man died before he could be taken to a local hospital.
Seattle Man Receives 23-Year Sentence For Unprovoked Hammer Attack At Bus Stop
Christopher Martin, a man with a history of assaulting individuals at transit stations, has been sentenced to 23 and a half years in prison for the murder of Shawn Grenzebach, who was fatally struck in the head with a hammer at a downtown Seattle bus stop last year. Martin, 36, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, and prosecutors described the attack as unprovoked and brutal.
These are Seattle's new street parking rates
SEATTLE — The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) adjusted street parking rates on Monday. Under the new rates, about half of paid parking zones remain the same price. Several zones are decreasing in price by 50 cents an hour, and the rest are increasing by 50 cents per hour.
Missing Bronze Statue Of Hiroshima Bomb Survivor Sparks Outrage
In a shocking turn of events, the life-size bronze statue commemorating Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who survived the devastating Hiroshima bombing during World War II, has gone missing from Seattle’s Peace Park. The statue, which stood as a symbol of peace for decades, was discovered stolen on Friday morning, with its ankles cut by the perpetrators.
Run the route! Parade-preceding Float Dodger 5K, starring you, just four days away
(WSB file photo, Float Dodger 5K) Saturday brings the 10th anniversary of the 5K that’s the opening act for the West Seattle Grand Parade – the Float Dodger 5K. You can run or walk the parade route, from Admiral to The Junction and back, and then enjoy a root-beer float as parade time approaches. Costumes welcome for Float Dodger, too (but not mandatory). Best of all, your entry fee supports the West Seattle Food Bank – the 5K’s organizers at West Seattle Runner (WSB sponsor) set it up as a fundraiser, so the more people are in it, the more $ for WSFB in its work providing not only food but also emergency assistance to keep people from becoming homeless. The Float Dodger 5K starts at 9:30 am Saturday, with a free Kids’ Dash before it, at 8:45 am. Register for either or both here!
Men Lead NCAA In USTFCCCA Academic Honors
SEATTLE – Thirty-six Huskies were honored for their academic and athletic prowess today by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, with the UW men's team leading all NCAA squads with 21 individual All-Academic accolades. The USTFCCCA also awarded All-Academic Team status to both the Husky...
Washington football will face white-out conditions at Penn State
By Dan Raley, Inside The Huskies: The University of Washington football team might as well scale Mount Rainier on an inclement day to prepare for its Nov. 9 game at Penn State, which its Big Ten hosts have determined will carry a “White Out” theme. If nothing else,...
PHOTOS: Nika Muhl Looked Absolutely Stunning In Her All-Black Pregame Outfit That Showed Plenty Of Skin
The Seattle Storm played an important WNBA game against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday, and Nike Muhl came dressed for the occasion. Muhl was turning heads with another elite WNBA pregame outfit on Sunday. The Seattle Storm have been playing some of their best basketball in recent weeks, and it...
WA Supreme Court lets high-capacity ammo ban stand for now
Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines for semi-automatic weapons will stay in effect, at least for now, the Washington Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The Supreme Court decided the ban would remain in effect until it can hear arguments on the case in the state’s appeal of the lower court ruling. That hearing could potentially happen this fall.
Get moving with free outdoor dance class at Seattle's Volunteer Park
SEATTLE — This year's outdoor class will be Thursday, August 1st at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater. The class is free to the public. It's open to participants of all backgrounds and identities. No dance experience is necessary. Classes are guided by Dance Church teachers, all of whom are professional...
Mayor Harrell Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to Advance City Progress and Improve Outcomes for Residents
Mayor Harrell is among the 39 mayors across 11 countries and five continents who will receive executive education and management training to strengthen their city hall and deliver results for communities. Today – The City of Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell were selected for the eighth class of the Bloomberg...
Canlis restaurant in Seattle painted pink for Barbie-themed event
SEATTLE - Seattle's popular, upscale restaurant Canlis has painted its entire building pink, and owners say it is for a two-day Barbie-themed event coming up in August. According to the restaurant's Facebook page, Canlis will become a "Kenlis" dream house on Aug. 9 and 10, for a dance party that will benefit breast cancer research and patient care at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Susan G. Komen.
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