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Dell’Arte International Celebrates 50 Years with New Show at Baduwa’t Festival
As part of a celebration of 50 years of creations, Dell’Arte International brings back String and Shadow for their new show OR SO IT WOULD SEAM at the 2024 Baduwa’t Festival. Equal parts whimsical fairy tale, outer-space odyssey, and slapstick clown show, the story follows Space-Way Assistance Driver...
South End Scoop: Books & More from KCLS — July 2024
The King County Library System (KCLS) and the South Seattle Emerald are teaming up to bring you the “South End Scoop.” Dig into this community-centered column each month for great book, music, movie, and event recommendations from your local librarians. Explore the unique mental health experiences of Black,...
Indigenous student barred from graduating in tribal regalia
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma Public Schools has launched an investigation into why an Indigenous high school senior was barred from wearing her Native regalia at her graduation. This happened in June, even though it's state law that schools must allow tribal members to wear culturally significant items at graduation ceremonies.
Passengers wait for hours at SEA Airport due to global service outages
SEATTLE — Some passengers at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) were stuck for hours into Friday morning due to global service outages that grounded planes. The outage stems from a software update by the company CrowdStrike - a cybersecurity firm that provides services to Microsoft. The update included a "defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," that knocked out access to computer networks all over the globe.
Mariners Designate Mike Baumann For Assignment
The Mariners announced they’ve designated right-hander Mike Baumann for assignment. The move opens a spot in the bullpen for southpaw Gabe Speier, who is back from the 15-day injured list. Baumman is out of options, so Seattle couldn’t send him down without taking him off the 40-man roster.
Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals
It’s going to be a long, long day at the Northwest Nationals, with the first of two Pro sessions not scheduled until 3:30 p.m., followed almost five hours later by the event’s first nighttime session. In the late afternoon, the sun sets past the finish line, creating vision issues for the drivers, so there’s a mandatory downtime during that period.
Puyallup Tribe Preps for Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey
The Puyallup Tribe announced in a release this week that planning and preparation for the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey 2024 is currently in full swing. The event will see tribal and First Nations communities navigate Pacific Northwest waters — specifically those with ancestral significance — on canoes across several weeks, with an emphasis on adults and tribal elders imparting history and other lessons to younger tribal members, the release said.
Mariners Trade Proposal Sends $50 Million Slugger to Seattle in 3-Player Swap
The Seattle Mariners need roster upgrades ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. While their pitching staff has been among the best in baseball this season, the offense has struggled. Could Seattle find a way to land Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to provide a lineup boost?
New Food Roots pickup at Wolfmoon Bakery in Nehalem
Nehalem, OR – Great news for residents of North County: Food Roots Marketplace now offers a convenient new pickup location at Wolfmoon Bakery in Nehalem. You can place an order and receive your fresh-picked produce the following Wednesday. This new addition enhances access to locally-grown food and strengthens the vibrant food and farm community on the north coast.
Ai2 Signs Lease as First Office Tenant at New Lake Union Campus
Allen Institute for AI, or Ai2, a Seattle-based non-profit AI research institute founded by philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is the first office tenant for the new Northlake Commons project. Real estate development group Hess Callahan Grey Group (HCG Group) and San Francisco-based Spear Street Capital, in partnership with...
The Writing Is on the Wall for Seattle's Empty Office Buildings
Despite all of the promising talk about transforming commercial buildings into residential ones (a win-win), this sector is likely to crash (a win-lose) some time next year. If you pay attention to the way things are heading politically, you'll see the writing is already on the wall. Bloomberg reports that...
Robots Helping To Build New Apartments in Seattle: The Future Is Here
As the construction industry grapples with a shortage of skilled workers, one contractor in Seattle is pioneering a new approach to address the issue – the introduction of robots. While concerns about job displacement have been raised, trade unions are embracing the use of robots as a means to enhance their workers’ skills and improve efficiency.
Marcus Simms Signs with the Seattle Seahawks
The All-UFL receiver and Mountaineer alumni is heading to the Emerald City. After having his contract terminated, Simms will get a second chance in the NFL after playing well for the Michigan Panthers in the NFL. Simms averaged 18.5 yards per reception in the UFL, getting 426 yards and 3 touchdowns. Notably, he’s found his niche on special teams. Simms had 201 kick return yards with the Panthers.
Scanner Audio - Backfire Creates Multiple Gun Shots Call
Last night, July 19th 2024 at 8:32 PM radio traffic indicated that there were multiple callers calling in regarding hearing gun shots near Aberdeen Ave and Rice St. There were actually calls from all over Aberdeen hearing them with the focus of them off Aberdeen Ave. Eventually, this lead to a call stating that there was a fight/argument in the street near Aberdeen Ave and Rice St with a firearm being involved. Further information had said that the firearm had been placed in a truck that was leaving the scene towards Port Dock.
Rehearsals start this September for Northwest Girlchoir
Northwest Girlchoir has openings in its treble choirs for singers in grades 1-12 this fall. Singers learn musicianship, vocal technique and performance skills, all while building lasting friendships in a supportive community. According to an organization news release, choristers perform for thousands of audience members at concerts held across the...
REMINDER: See BAT Theatre’s ‘Fallen Angels’ at Marvista Park this Sunday, July 21
REMINDER: BAT Theatre’s first outdoor performance of “Fallen Angels” will be this Sunday, July 21, 2024, starting at 5 p.m. at Marvista Park in Normandy Park. “Fallen Angels” is a family-friendly comedy by the English playwright Noël Coward, adapted by Rachel Rene. Enjoy a FREE...
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