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Lululemon larceny: WA authorities bust major theft ring, ‘fence’ arrested
The crackdown continues on a theft ring accused of stealing $500,000 worth of clothing and other items from Lululemon and Ulta stores in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. Loss prevention investigators from those two companies partnered with Bellevue police to put a stop to the thieving. After conducting surveillance on...
Buckley Deputies Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect Following Domestic Violence Report
An armed assault suspect was fatally shot by deputies following a reported domestic violence situation in Buckley, Washington, late Wednesday night. According to a report from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, the incident began when deputies arrived at the 7500 block of 242nd Avenue Court East upon receiving a call at 11:32 p.m. The deputies instructed a woman involved in the incident to exit her residence for safety.
Woman dies after crashing stolen car into Issaquah police cruiser and another vehicle
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A woman who was driving a stolen car died after ramming a police cruiser and crashing into another car earlier this week in Issaquah. Jillian Lewis, 36, of Seattle, died on Wednesday, according to a report from the King County Medical Examiner. According to Issaquah police,...
Are offshore wind turbines coming to Washington?
Wind turbines in Washington state. You see them surrounding Ellensburg and the tri-cities. But now people are asking the question, do we need offshore wind turbines for Washington state?. According to crosscut.com,. ‘Last spring, the state legislature allocated $625,000 to study developing an offshore wind turbine industry. Of that, $375,000...
Witnesses Sought in SR 518 Drive-By Shooting Near Des Moines Memorial Drive
Washington highway was shattered on the evening of July 24 when a driver on SR 518 became the target of a drive-by shooting near Des Moines Memorial Drive. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is calling for witnesses to come forward following the incident that didn't result in injuries. According to...
Snoqualmie passes $62 million plan for future city projects
During its July 8 meeting, the Snoqualmie City Council voted to approve the $62 million 2025-2030 Non-Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to guide investments and improvements to the city’s parks, infrastructure and transportation. The CIP, a financial management tool required by the Washington State Growth Management Act for estimating...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Volunteers needed for Cajun Fest ’24, coming Saturday, Aug. 17
Volunteers are needed by the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) for Cajun Fest ’24, coming Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2–7 p.m. “With live zydeco and blues, delicious Cajun food, and a beer garden, there’s only one thing left we need to make this event unforgettable—YOU!”. Whether you...
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Cabot Properties Buys Two Industrial Buildings in Auburn for $83.1MM
Two industrial buildings in Auburn have been purchased, showing that investors continue to be active in the city. The assets, both warehouse and office properties, were bought by an entity affiliated with Cabot Properties, according to King County public records, for $83.1 million, or approximately $215 per square foot. The seller was an entity affiliated with TGA Auburn Business Park LLC.
Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
Wildfire season has started in Washington. Is smoke coming to West Sound?
Wildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are wildfire conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be a hotter and drier than normal summer, according to...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
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