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'Nobody wants to come here': Machete attack adds to ongoing violence in Seattle's CID
SEATTLE — It’s a spot Seattle police are familiar with. Now, there’s yet another violent crime affecting the neighborhood. Police say on Thursday, a suspect slashed a victim with a machete at 12th and King. 12th, and Jackson is just a block over. Together, those two intersections...
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald confirms where Connor Williams would play
Connor Williams has reportedly passed his physical after working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered late in the 2023 season. This should augment any interest he has for teams taking a look at signing the veteran offensive linemen. Williams visited the Seattle Seahawks this week so there is certainly a mutual interest.
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
Shorter camping stay limits in Washington state parks to begin in August
Campers in Washington’s state parks will soon find themselves unable to stay in one site quite as long. New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year in […]
Pierce County Deputies Rescue Car Thieves from Puyallup River
Two young car thieves are lucky to be alive after trying to run from police into a river!. Daring but Dumb River Escape Ends with Arrests After Tacoma Car Chase. In a dramatic turn of events yesterday (July 24, 2024), Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies successfully arrested two young car thief suspects after a high-stakes vehicle chase and river rescue. The incident began when deputies located a stolen vehicle in Tacoma. After the deputies tried to pull over the suspects, the vehicle fled and led to a pursuit that ended in the river behind a Fred Meyer store in Puyallup.
Feel Good Friday: Giving Back, a Friendly Robot, and Backyard-Design Ideas
In an effort to ease the financial burden of buying school supplies for a new school year, Verizon Wireless and investment company Round Room are hosting their 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway in the South Sound. Get more details here. How to Curate Cool Outdoor Spaces. We chatted with...
Detectives Investigating Homicide in Yesler Terrace Neighborhood
Seattle Police Department Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man deceased early Saturday morning. Shortly before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a male shot around East Spruce Street and Broadway. Police arrived and located a male with a multiple gunshot wound. Officers attempted life-saving...
Rojas, Moore, Robles hit consecutive HRs in 1st, Mariners beat White Sox 10-0
CHICAGO -- Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles hit consecutive homers in Seattle’s eight-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday night to end a three-game slide. George Kirby pitched seven strong innings and Jorge Polanco added a two-run drive in the...
Federal Way man involved in multimillion-dollar boosting operation
Millions of dollars were illegally made off of stolen goods sold on eBay in South King County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two Western Washington men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 criminal counts related to their alleged conspiracy to traffic in stolen goods.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
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...
[LISTS] Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures
Washington State Wildfire Weekend Road Closures For July 26th - July 28th, 2024. It's boat race weekend here in the Tri-Cities so expect some slowdowns around Columbia Park in Kennewick but if you hitting the roads in Washington, several roads are closed down due to wildfires. Several wildfires have closed...
Senior falls out of wheelchair | Fire blotter
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 291 calls for service between July 15 and July 21, among them the following:. Aid call: 8 p.m. (Pacific). Firefighters responded to a senior citizen who had fallen out of her wheelchair, injuring her feet. Firefighters treated the woman on scene, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further care.
Emerald Downs: Jockey Power Rankings Edition #12; Krigger’s huge week keeps him on top!
(Auburn, WA) Kevin Krigger set a new standard for wins in a week this season getting his picture take 7 times including in a Stakes Winner’s Circle. Let’s get to this week’s Power Rankings!. 2024 Power Rankings #12. #1 Kevin Krigger (Last week #1) Kevin Krigger rose...
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