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10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Washington
Thinking about swapping sun-kissed beaches for the evergreen state of Washington? Before you dive into the land of coffee and tech giants, you might want to brace yourself for a few surprises. From constant drizzle to traffic puzzles, here are ten reasons why some folks find themselves missing their old stomping grounds!
Seattle Launches SUN Bucks Program to Provide $120 Grocery Benefits for Children During Summer
Seattle families with young children have a new reason to look forward to the summer, with the introduction of SUN Bucks, a program providing $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child, which can be used at participating stores and farmers markets. This financial boost for groceries comes in addition to free nutritious meals offered to children and youth at over 60 locations throughout the city, a service managed by Seattle Human Services Department's Summer Food Service Program. In a bid to tackle food insecurity during the summer months, when school-provided meals cease, the city has organized a program celebration at Jefferson Park on July 12, according to the Human Services blog.
400 new US citizens naturalized at Fourth of July ceremony in Seattle
SEATTLE — For Collins and Pamela Ndukwe, the Fourth of July took on another layer of special meaning. For the past seven years, they have worked towards earning their United States citizenship. "We're becoming U.S. citizens via naturalization it's a journey that started seven years ago," Collins Ndukwe said....
Judge issues bench warrant for 'Belltown Hellcat' driver for failing to appear in court
SEATTLE — A judge issued a bench warrant Wednesday for Miles Hudson, the so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver, after he failed to appear in court. Hudson, 20, was supposed to appear in court Wednesday afternoon to enter a plea on charges of stalking, harassment and allegedly sending an explicit video of an ex-girlfriend, but he never appeared.
Rantz: Tree Equity job lands you $60.83 an hour from city of Seattle
The city of Seattle is offering a six-figure salary for a Tree Equity Initiative Manager. If you show a bias towards a cedar tree over a spruce, your arborism isn’t welcome and this job isn’t for you. The position earns up to $60.83 an hour and allows activists...
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
Portion of Reith Road in Kent to close for roundabout construction
Drivers will face detours in Kent for the next several weeks along Reith Road for completion of the roundabouts at two intersections. Reith Road will be closed July 9 to Sept. 1 between the intersections of Lake Fenwick Road and South 253rd Street, according to the city”s Public Works Department.
Seattle plastic surgery provider accused of posting fake positive reviews must pay $5M
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5 million to the state attorney general’s office and thousands of Washington patients, according to a federal consent decree.
Glimpse of History: 87-year-old photos from Seattle’s July 4th Parade
One of the marvels of film - whether it's still photography or motion videos - is that we can look back on the past in a tangible way. I love looking back at digital archives and photo albums from libraries and museums because it makes understanding history easier. Today I...
Ferguson and Reichert hit the campaign trail on Independence Day
OLYMPIA, Wash. – For most people, the Fourth of July is a day off. For candidates for public office, it’s an opportunity to connect with voters with democracy on their minds. Washington's gubernatorial candidates made their way to Independence Day celebrations to do just that. Attorney General Bob...
'Live without regret': 4th of July evokes memories of fallen Tacoma soldier
SEATTLE — On the Fourth of July, friends and family are convening across the Puget Sound for festivities under fireworks-filled skies. Joe Palombo attended Seafair's annual event at Gas Works Park with his family. He called the holiday, a "good reflection day of all the things we take for granted.”
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