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Ballard Van Jam returns for its 4th annual van festival
A group of vanlife enthusiasts will be gathering this weekend for the 4th annual Ballard Van Jam. Hosted by local van manufacturer Rydawell Builds, the Ballard Van Jam will be on Aug. 24 at their shop on 324 NW Bowdoin Place. “Whether you’re a seasoned vanlifer or just starting out,...
Auburn Avenue Theater demolition process begins
The Auburn Avenue Theater is in its first stage of reconstruction. Hired by the City of Auburn, the company Rivers Edge Environmental Services will begin demolition Sept. 3, but preparation began this week. During the demolition, the sidewalk and street parking along the north side of East Main Street, the...
Tacoma's Stadium High School Hires Hungry Goat Brigade to Tackle Overgrown Vegetation
In an intriguing blend of education and agriculture, Tacoma's Stadium High School has put a team of goats to work on its campus as part of an eco-friendly effort to manage its overgrown vegetation. A swarm of approximately 50 named goats, including Vincent van Goat and Snowflake, has been brought in by Tacoma Public Schools and are currently clearing brush and weeds with an efficiency that machines can't match, as reported by FOX13 Seattle, these goats are not just furry workers but, they're seen as a novelty by locals who often stop to take pictures and interact with the animals from a distance.
Bremerton Blackberry Festival - Free Fun for the Whole Family!
Bringing you “all things blackberry” the annual Blackberry Festival, produced by the Bremerton Rotary, is August 31 – September 2 on the Bremerton Boardwalk and 2nd Street. Offering over 15 blackberry themed food items, music, kids entertainment and activities, blackberry wine and jam. Located on the beautiful Bremerton Boardwalk just steps from the Seattle Ferry and the Port of Bremerton Marina, visit the fountains, USS Tuner Joy, and sit on our berry steps to enjoy a wide variety of music.
Indoor Golf Club Expanding to Tacoma Area
Evergreen Golf Club, a Redmond-based organization founded by former Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse and LIV Tour caddie Greg Bodine, is set to open its second location in a former roller skating rink in the Tacoma suburb of Fircrest. The 24,000-square-foot space at 2101 Mildred St. W. is expected to open...
Stan’s Merry Mart to cease firearm sales in July 2025
WENATCHEE — Stan’s Merry Mart has made the decision to end firearm sales due to the expensive store renovations required to abide by House Bill 2118. HB 2118 passed in March and was sponsored by State Rep. Amy Wallen. “It’s about keeping firearms safe; the inventory safe. It’s...
Tacoma Humane Society Calls for Community Support Following Nearly 20% Increase in Animal Intake Over Past Three Years
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has seen an 18.1% increase in animal intake over the last three years, prompting the nonprofit shelter to ask the community for support of their essential work during its annual ‘Day of Giving.’. “Our ‘Day of Giving’ reminds our community how...
Floatplane crashes into Lake Meridian
Rescuers pulled the pilot from a floatplane that crashed into Lake Meridian Saturday morning. Around 10:10 a.m., several people called 911 to report the plane had crashed into the lake about 300 feet from shore. The plane was upside down after the crash, with its floats sticking out of the...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Washington Industrial Park
Marcus & Millichap closed the sale of Arts Industrial Park, a 63,500-square-foot industrial property located in Olympia, Washington. The asset sold for $4.8 million. Matthew Herman and RJ Vara, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a partnership.
Grace Cole Nature Park Restoration Volunteers September 21, 2024
Please join us the third Saturday of the month to improve and maintain Grace Cole Nature Park. Tasks usually include: removing non-natives like ivy and blackberry, caring for trails and planting native plants. If you enjoy working outdoors, and the great feeling of giving back to your community, this volunteer...
Free opioid epidemic seminar to take place Aug. 28 at Centralia College
The public is invited to a free seminar on the opioid epidemic at the Centralia College TransAlta Commons on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The event will focus on both the opioid epidemic and the impact social media has on addiction, according to a news release. “We are living in an ever-changing...
Hair salon offers sanctuary, naloxone for people touched by addiction
The clients who schedule appointments with Sarah Borden at Ride or Dye, a hair salon off Sixth Street, often have some ties to the recovery world. Whether it’s through their work as treatment providers or a more personal experience with substance abuse, Borden — who is nine years sober and active in the...
Microsoft plans September cybersecurity event to discuss changes after CrowdStrike outage
Microsoft said Friday it will hold a conference in September for cybersecurity firms to discuss ways the industry can evolve following a faulty CrowdStrike software update that caused millions of Windows computers to crash in July. The incident sent internet-connected systems into disarray. Airlines canceled thousands of flights, logistics companies...
Next Burien Film Office Happy Hour will be Thursday, Aug. 29 at Tin Room Bar & Theater
The next Burien Film Office Happy Hour will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at the Tin Room Bar & Theater in Olde Burien. This is a free event open to all, on the topic “Filmmaking in a Robust Creative Economy – Burien” with a presentation by Andrew McMasters, Co-Chair of the Burien Creative District.
Popular Chinese American restaurant, Panda Express, underway in Silverdale
SILVERDALE -- Panda Express appears to finally be coming to Kitsap County. The “fast casual” Chinese American chain restaurant, known for its orange chicken, Beijing beef, chow mein and more, is on its way through the permitting process, according to Kitsap County documents. Permits have been filed for construction at 9551 Ridgetop Boulevard,...
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