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Former Seattle mayor Charley Royer dies at 84
Charley Royer, Seattle’s longest-serving mayor, has died at age 84. He was the city’s 48th chief executive. Mayor from 1978-1990, Royer was ahead of his time in many ways. He established low-income housing to combat homelessness. Royer decided that the city would recognize domestic partnerships and provided city benefits to those families. He oversaw the development of the Washington State Convention Center.
Efforts underway to make Pioneer Square safer amid deadly shooting investigation
SEATTLE - Police are still investigating what led up to a deadly shooting in Pioneer Square. While there are still many questions surrounding the shooting, this latest act of violence comes as an effort is underway to get more people to visit Pioneer Square. "It’s an unfortunate act of gun...
Mariners Moose Tracks, 7/26/24: A.J. Puk, Dylan Cease, and Garrett Crochet
Good morning friends! It’s Friday and a new series against the struggling White Sox begins tonight. What could go wrong?. I’m going to spare you from all of the Mariners doomspeak out there right now. You’re welcome. Randy re-write! Ken Rosenthal & co. at The Athletic broke...
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
At 94, Charlie Tapper isn't just a ringer at horseshoes, he's winning at life
While global attention will be on the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Tri-Cities will be celebrating their own world games. The National Horseshoe Pitchers World Tournament is happening in Kennewick from July 29 to August 10. Organizers will welcome nearly 1,000 top pitchers from all over the world. Among them is Charlie Tapper from Auburn, Washington.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Seniors learn line dancing and more at KWA senior meal site
The Korean Women’s Association has a lot to celebrate lately. Thanks to funding from the Pierce County Human Services Aging & Disability Resources Division, KWA’s Tacoma senior meal site is bringing more ways to give seniors nutritious and culturally appropriate meals along with fun activities like line dancing to get them up and moving. Read all about it in the Tacoma Weekly.
Garden City Church enjoys new home at historic building
The building most recently known as the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Tacoma now has new owners. Originally built in 1930 as a fraternal building, the structure has been owned by the Karpeles Manuscript Museum since 1991. The museum was one of several branches nationwide that houses rare historical documents. The...
Smith Adds Anthony Gilich As Assistant Coach
SEATTLE – Washington baseball coach Eddie Smith completed his first full-time coaching staff on Thursday with the announcement of Anthony Gilich as an assistant coach. Gilich will serve as UW's defensive coordinator. A veteran coach with deep ties to the state of Washington, Gilich comes to Montlake from Arizona...
Former Seattle mayor, KING 5 anchor Charles Royer passes away
SEATTLE — Former mayor of Seattle and KING 5 News anchor Charles "Charley" Royer passed away Friday morning, July 26. Royer was Seattle's longest-serving mayor, serving three terms from 1978 to 1990. As mayor, he worked to establish low-income housing measures in the city, implemented what is recognized as the national model of recycling and solid waste reduction, opened over 20 community health clinics, and more, according to a press release published on behalf of the family. In 1989, the National Urban Coalition even named Royer the Distinguished Urban Mayor of the Year.
Metro Weekend Update – July 26-28 2024
Routes 36, 60, and 107 will be rerouted and will not serve stop #3810 Beacon Avenue S & S Lander Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 due to construction;. Routes 239 and 250 will be rerouted off NE 85th Street between 6th Street and 120th Avenue NE from Friday, July 26 at 10 p.m. through end of service Sunday, July 28 due to construction,
Top things to do in Seattle this weekend July 26-28
SEATTLE - Looking for something to do this weekend? Wrap up July with the Seafair Torchlight Parade, the Seattle Art Fair and more!. As always, be sure to check out the FOX 13 weather forecast before you head out the door. When is Seattle's Seafair Torchlight Parade?. The Torchlight Parade...
Man sentenced to prison for 2021 hit-and-run that killed Shoreline mother
KING COUNTY, Wash. - The man who killed a Shoreline mother during a hit-and-run in 2021 will spend nearly 11 years in prison. On Thursday before sentencing, Aiden Ott apologized to the family of the victim, 45-year-old Diane Marx. Ott accepted a plea agreement for counts of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, hit-and-run felony death, and reckless driving.
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