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Together We Grow & Amazon Open 125-Unit Grata at Totem Lake in Kirkland
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, real estate developer TWG (Together We Grow) and Amazon will come together to celebrate the grand opening of Grata at Totem Lake, a new affordable multifamily apartment community in Kirkland, WA. This development is particularly noteworthy as it is the first newly constructed affordable housing community in the area to be funded by the Amazon Housing Equity Fund.
Dogs, technologies search for Burley gravesites
Three dogs and layers of technology are collaborating to discover where dozens of bodies lie in Burley Cemetery. Thirty-eight graves are unidentified. Project manager Bruce Morse knows of several theories purporting to explain why. One holds that a map of burial sites burned in a house fire. Another claims that...
TRY NOT TO LAUGH While Watching This VIDEO: T-Rex World Championship Races 2024!
AUBURN, WA – The 2024 T-Rex World Championship Races at Emerald Downs saw an exciting turnout on August 17, with more than 200 participants sprinting down the 100-yard track in full dinosaur costumes. The event attracted a crowd of over 6,000 spectators, eager to witness the fun-filled competition. Kids...
REPORT: The Seattle Seahawks Gave a Concerning Injury Update on Their Offensive Tackle Ahead of Their 3rd Preseason Game
Seattle Seahawks right tackle Abraham Lucas exited Week 1 with a knee injury, later identified as a chronic issue he’s dealt with since his collegiate career with the Washington State Cougars. As a result, Lucas missed their next ten games and played a limited role upon returning before being shut down in their regular season finale. He underwent surgery in January, hoping to fix his chronic knee pain.
South Shore native inks seven-year, nearly $50-million extension in NHL
Hingham's Matty Beniers will be anchored in Seattle long-term. The Seattle Kraken announced on social media Tuesday afternoon that the team has signed the former Milton Academy star to a 7-year contract extension worth over $7 million annually. ...
Boulder Bend Glassworks demonstrates art at 2,000 degrees
LEAVENWORTH—Tucked along US-2 in Peshastin, Boulder Bend Glassworks welcomes passersby to stop in and witness art being carefully crafted at over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. “We want them to kind of have an appreciation for how things are made and that it takes a lot of equipment, it takes a lot of time and dedication and skill to make things. It’s a unique situation to be able to invite people in and hopefully educate them about this craft,” said Delvo.
Seattle rents rise in August, ranked 12th among US cities
SEATTLE - The median rent price in Seattle has risen again, following similar trends over the past year, according to a new Apartment List study. Right now, the median cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle is $1,946, and to get two-bedrooms, renters are paying $2,429. This puts Seattle 47.5% higher than the national average, placing it along cities like Los Angeles ($2,108) and Okaland, California ($1,953).
Resource Event Aims to Support Justice-Impacted and Homeless Job Seekers
Tacoma, WA: WorkSource Pierce, in collaboration with Pierce County District Court, is offering a unique opportunity for Pierce County’s justice-impacted and homeless populations. “Our Beyond Boundaries Summer Resource Fair is dedicated to providing essential support and removing barriers for justice-impacted and homeless individuals in our community,” said Employment Security...
Eastmont resolution says WIAA policies, laws on transgender athlete participation are ‘not working’
EAST WENATCHEE — The Eastmont School Board unanimously passed a resolution on Monday that says current regulations and state and federal laws around transgender inclusion are “not working” for student athletes. The resolution comes in response to a parent effort to have the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association...
ESPN MLB Insider Discusses Immediate Future of M's Manager Scott Servais on Local Radio
With the Mariners floundering over the last two months of the season, what is the future of manager Scott Servais? Jeff Passan of ESPN discussed on "Brock & Salk" on Seattle Sports 710.
Thurston County Commissioner abruptly leaves meeting after alleging seatmate 'used her position of power and system and made it work for her'
Thurston County Commissioner Carolina Mejia abruptly left Tuesday afternoon's meeting after saying she wanted to hold fellow Commissioner Emily Clouse "to the same standards of what I ...
B-TOWN BIZ: After 6 years in business, Olde Burien’s beloved The Shoppe Seahurst to close after sale falls through
After six years of serving the Burien community, The Shoppe Seahurst has announced it will permanently close its doors in Olde Burien this coming Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. The decision follows the collapse of a sale deal with a potential buyer who was initially seen as a perfect fit. “While...
Estate of Aron Christensen files $3 million lawsuit accusing Tenino father and son of negligence
The estate of Aron Christensen, a Portland musician who was fatally shot and found dead alongside his dog near Walupt Lake south of Packwood in August 2022, has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the ...
The first Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Festival begins Aug. 23
Several farms across the Snoqualmie Valley are gearing up to participate in the first-ever Snoqualmie Valley Sunflower Festival. The Carnation Chamber of Commerce will host the celebration of agriculture, heritage and natural beauty from Aug. 23 to Sept. 15. “We really wanted to do something that was focused on highlighting...
New traffic concerns emerge from Burien homeless encampment
BURIEN, Wash. — There’s a new concern surrounding the homeless encampment that’s been set up for months now outside the King County Courthouse in Burien. The concern is about traffic surrounding the encampment. “It’s hard to see, so to safely get out there, I have to put...
Tacoma City Council Approves Honorary Street Renaming for Beloved Community Leader Bill Evans
— Community Recognition to Take Place During Proctor Farmers’ Market 30th Anniversary Celebration on August 24 — TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved a resolution on August 6, 2024 to confer the honorary street name “Bill Evans Place” for North 27th Street, between Proctor and Madison Streets. Bill Evans was a community and civic leader who advocated for walkable urban communities and spent countless hours supporting small businesses. He dedicated nearly half of his life to the growth and beautification of Tacoma’s Proctor District and enhanced quality of life for residents throughout Tacoma with his tireless efforts building community and by serving as a Tacoma City Council Member. Bestowing and installing the honorary street name will provide an opportunity for those new to, and familiar with, the area to inquire about the naming and learn about the history of Tacoma and its Proctor District.
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