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What’s open on the Fourth of July in Washington?
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. One year later, according to the Library of Congress, a spontaneous celebration in...
Washington State’s Tough New Law Targets Street Racing Spectators
Washington State's Tough New Law Targets Street Racing Spectators. If you are seen hanging out, filming, and organizing a street race, you'll soon find yourself in hot water with the police. Can Street Racing Spectators Get A Ticket For Watching The Race In WA State?. In this day and age...
Wa State Parents Take a Relaxed Approach to Monitoring Kids’ Online
If you are a parent in Washington state and you have kids apparently you're not a hard nosed parent who cracks down on your child's internet use. YOU ARE MORE LENIENT THEN MOST PARENTS AROUND THE NATION. A recent survey conducted by HostingAdvice.com involving 3,000 parents sheds light on the...
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - A man is dead after he crashed his motorcycle in Frederickson Wednesday evening. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD), deputies responded to reports of a motorcycle crash at 65th Ave. E near 200th St. E. Firefighters arrived at the scene and pronounced the 30-year-old man dead.
Pierce County jury finds woman guilty of murder, more than a dozen counts of arson
A jury found a woman guilty Wednesday of murder, 13 counts of arson and other felonies for lighting fires at about a dozen homes in Tacoma, one of which killed an 83-year-old man. The 17 fires Sarah Ramey was accused of starting in Tacoma and Ruston put residents on edge...
Residents Encouraged to Prepare as Temperatures Rise
TACOMA, Wash. – With temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s anticipated starting July 5, the City of Tacoma is encouraging residents to prepare for the heat. Residents are also encouraged to keep an eye on older adults, people with health concerns and children in their households, as these individuals are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
July 4th Boat Fire in Tacoma is Out
TACOMA (Pierce County) Firefighters responded this morning to a boat fire near the Tyee Marina in northeast Tacoma, Washington State. The boat’s occupants were rescued by firefighters who were said to be in the water at the time of the extraction, while crews working on putting out the fire.
Independence Day In Salt Lake City
The Tacoma Rainiers and Salt Lake Bees continue their six-game home-and-home series tonight, and it has moved to the Beehive State. The Rainiers are the visitors for the Bees big Fourth of July game, and a huge crowd is anticipated. Tacoma had a sellout crowd of 7,231 last night at...
Canine Companions Puget Sound team celebrates 'independence for all' on July 4th
For the non-profit Canine Companions - July 4 marks its 49th anniversary and its mission to ensure independence for everyone. Canine Companions provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. On June 29, the Canine...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tanner, an affectionate 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix
SEATTLE — Tanner was one of the more than 60 dogs removed from a rural Mason County property connected to an animal cruelty case in mid-April and is still looking for a family at Seattle Humane. Despite his rough past, this 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix is incredibly affectionate and...
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....
Mariners Scouting Director gives insight to what the team will do in upcoming draft
While the Mariners seem to struggle at times with trading for veteran bats, they have been the opposite when it comes to player development. Sure, the prospects have not made it yet and there is always a chance some of these guys will not make it to the Big Leagues, but the Mariners are building a bank of prospects that could turn into trade pieces or homegrown talent.
Before the wrecking ball, music lives on in West Seattle
SEATTLE - Music fills the building at Skylark Cafe on a Tuesday night. The hybrid venue is part restaurant, part rock music venue, and once a month, its stars are pint-sized musicians. Over the years, Mode Music Studio has developed a partnership putting its musicians on stage. The school, which...
Statistic shows Geno Smith did not get much help from Seahawks receivers in 2023
Most Seattle Seahawks fans likely assume one of the strengths of the team is the wide receiver group. DK Metcalf has had 1,000-yard receiving seasons in three of his last four years and in 2023, he made his second Pro Bowl. Tyler Lockett has been one of the most consistent receivers in the league for many years, though his play dipped last season.
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