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Was a Washington State Man A Serial Killer That Got Away?
Last August, a 49-year-old cold case in Massachusetts was solved. It was one of the most famous unsolved murders in 'The Bay State.' 'The Lady of the Dunes' was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in the State. Ruth Marie Terry's hands were removed from her body and she was found...
Weekly Report – July 5th, 2024
Volunteers are still needed for the Citizen Budget Advisory Committee. Every two years, the City prepares its biennial budget. This is an important document since it presents the overall plan for allocating the City’s resources to various programs. An essential element of our process includes the work of the Citizen Budget Advisory Group. This group, usually of four to six residents, works with staff to review and provide valuable input on the upcoming proposed budget. Some of the areas that will be reviewed and discussed at meetings include:
Civil penalties for 'stealthing' now in effect in Washington state
OLYMPIA - As of Monday, Washington is the third state in the country to allow punishment for “stealthing.”. Stealthing is the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device before or during intercourse without a partner’s consent. California and Maine were the first two states to...
Washington State asks boaters to clean, drain and dry to prevent spreading invasive species
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Invasive Species Council and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to follow the “Clean, Drain, Dry” protocol for all boats and equipment in order to prevent the introduction or spread of invasive species in Washington’s waterways.
New Downtown Pride-Themed Mural Celebrates Stormwater Pollution Prevention
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s new Public Works Artist-in-Residence, Natalie Dupille, with support from the Environmental Services Department and the Community and Economic Development Department’s Arts and Cultural Vitality Division, has created a new mural located at the corner of South 9th Street and Pacific Avenue and South 9th and A streets. The art is part of the award-winning “If It Hits the Ground, It Hits the Sound” campaign, which aims to raise awareness about preventing stormwater pollution in Commencement Bay and surrounding waters. The mural also has a Pride theme and is part of the City’s effort to celebrate our queer community.
July 16 Workshop on Doing Business With the City of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on doing business with the City of Tacoma. The workshop will be conducted in a hybrid format, with in person and virtual options to attend, on July 16from 2 – 3 PM. Registration details are available at makeittacoma.com.
Seattle Public Schools approves 2024-2025 school year budget; deficit cut to $94M
(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Schools has adopted its budget for the 2024-2025 school year, including using a short-term loan to lower the district's budget deficit. The General Fund Operating Budget for the 2024-2025 school year is set at $1.25 billion. General fund revenue is projected to be approximately $1.3 billion for next school year, meaning total revenue does not cover the district’s planned spending. As a result, the district is utilizing a loan to cover the deficit. ...
Woman dies in Fremont motorcycle crash
A 27-year-old woman died in a motorcycle collision late Monday night in Fremont. The accident happened at around 10 p.m. near Aurora Ave N and N 43rd St when a 43-year-old man driving an SUV changed lanes and struck the motorcyclist. Both were traveling south on Aurora Ave N; the...
Your photos show 4th of July fireworks dazzle over Seattle's Lake Union and beyond
SEATTLE — Fireworks dazzled over western Washington for the Fourth of July on Thursday. Watch video of the fireworks show over Lake Union in Seattle above, and check out the gallery atop this story to see viewer-submitted photos.
UW Falls To Leander In Town Challenge Cup at Henley
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. – A Washington women's four lost its Town Challenge Cup quarterfinal race vs. a crew from Leander Club Friday, on day four of the Royal Henley Regatta. The Husky crew fell to Leander's "A" entry, which had beat another Leander crew on Thursday to move on to...
Former Seattle Mariners' Star Continues to Lead the Race For Batting Title in Mexico
Since everyone on the current Seattle Mariners has seemingly forgotten how to hit, let's take a look back at a former Mariners' star, who is currently pacing the Mexican League in hitting.
Seattle car prowl suspect falls unconscious during physical altercation, dies
SEATTLE - A vehicle prowling suspect who fell unconscious during an altercation with a car owner has died in the hospital, according to Seattle Police. Detectives say on June 24, officers were dispatched to a North Seattle parking garage on East Greenlake Way N. and 4th Ave. NE to reports of a man potentially armed with a knife.
Seahawks pick for Seattle's most underrated player might surprise you
In 2023, the Seattle Seahawks offensive line ranked 31st in pass protection and a solid 15th in run blocking, according to Pro Football Focus (subscription required). The issue was that former offensive coordinator Shane Waldron wanted to force the pass so much and his O-line was so bad in that respect, that the offensive efficiency was hurt. 2024 should be different for a few reasons.
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