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SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
Peshastin Library Ice Cream Social set for Saturday
PESHASTIN—The Friends of the Peshastin Library will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the library lawn. Though the library is temporarily closed and in the middle of an extensive remodel, the social will continue to be celebrated on the library lawn. The Friends of the Peshastin Library have put on the ice cream social for more than 50 years.
Road Improvements Coming To 3rd St NE By Eastmont High School
The City of East Wenatchee is making improvements to 3rd Street NE in front of Eastmont High School. The school district has been concerned about the lack of a safe crossing at the driveway to the High School. Evaluation of the 3rd Street corridor between North Georgia Avenue and North...
Pepper Balls Used to Corral Domestic Violence Suspect in Chelan
A Chelan man is in legal hot water after a protracted standoff with authorities. This past Thursday, 40-year-old Judson Biggs was confronted by law enforcement at a residence in the 100 block of Chelan Butte Rd. Police were there to execute an arrest warrant. A few days prior, Biggs had reportedly erupted in violence, choking his girlfriend and kicking her down a flight of stairs. He now faced strangulation charges.
AppleSox complete sweep of Yakima Valley
The Wenatchee AppleSox completed a 3-game sweep of Yakima Valley Sunday with a 10-8 victory…. AppleSox broadcaster Joel Norman tells us Wenatchee had to come from behind Sunday to get the win with a big, 4-run 7th inning…. University of Washington’s Matthew Henning was 3-for-5 with 2-RBI in the game...
Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center Breaks Ground on New Arena in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE – Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center will soon break ground on its new primary arena at their forthcoming 12-acre home in Sunnyslope. This pivotal moment marks a significant milestone in their Double the Capacity capital campaign, aimed at expanding their facilities and services to better serve the greater Wenatchee Valley community.
Introducing Yarn Dragon: Pike Place Market Craftsperson Turned Shop Owner
Pike Place Market is excited to welcome Yarn Dragon to our Mezzanine Level. The colorful shop across from Northwest Tastings and the Miniature Car Dealer in Pike Place Market’s Lower Levels had their grand opening on July 13, quickly becoming a must-stop destination for yarn enthusiasts. However, owner Jonathan Berner is no stranger to Pike Place Market.
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.
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.
Ballard P-Patch’s 22nd annual Art in the Garden festival coming up soon
The 22nd annual Art in the Garden festival at the Ballard P-Patch (8527 25th Ave NW) is happening on Aug. 3. The Art in the Garden festival is a one-day free event where a group of artists set up booths at the Ballard P-Patch. There will be live music, a beer garden, ice cream, and kids’ activities all day, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 hangover: Pike/Pine festival bends but doesn’t break despite massive Chappell Roan crowd
With reporting by Nova Berger/CHS Reporting Intern. The Capitol Hill Block Party awakens this Monday in a familiar place: facing questions of whether the music festival has grown too much for its neighborhood streets in a hangover of the sunny fun and legendarily good times experienced during its annual three days of music and partying.
Man killed in Seattle's Lake City neighborhood, homicide investigation launched
SEATTLE - Police launched a vehicular homicide investigation after a man was killed in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood on Monday morning. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) announced the investigation on social media at around 5:41 a.m. Authorities asked the community to avoid the area near the corner of NE 125th St. and 30th Ave. NE.
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+.
Amazon, then and now: 30 years later, looking back at the early days
SEATTLE — From scrappy Seattle startup to global superpower: this month marks the 30th anniversary of Amazon. The retailer went from a humble Bellevue start-up to a world-force that’s changed the way we shop, move, and live. But before Amazon made up more than a third of the...
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