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Enokk Vimahi: From Defensive Tackle in 2021 Title Game to Starting Offensive Guard at University of Washington
Enokk Vimahi, a former Ohio State player, faced a challenging situation in the 2021 College Football Playoff national championship game where he had to switch from his usual position as an offensive guard to play as a defensive tackle due to roster shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vimahi is...
World Chocolate Day: Seattle's Intrigue Chocolate Co. shares 'science and joy' of the decadent treat
SEATTLE — It started out as "something fun" to try, but quickly turned into a passion. Chef Aaron Barthel was a farmer and botanist before moving into culinary arts. He describes his path to launching Intrigue Chocolate Co., as an exploration. He began as a chocolatier in 2005, focusing...
Suspect in custody after firing gun inside Showbox SoDo Friday night
Seattle police arrested a woman for shooting her gun inside Showbox SoDo Friday night. Investigators say the suspect opened fire during a concert. Upon arrival, detectives found a single shell casing, arrested the woman, and recovered the gun. Police say the suspected shooter was injured during the chaos and treated on scene. Detectives also arrested another woman for assault.
The Pacific Northwest is Littered with ‘Deadbeat Dams’
This story was reported and produced in collaboration with The Seattle Times. Kwoneesum Dam once had a purpose. It created a lake for girls attending a summer camp to swim, canoe and sail. But just two decades after the dam was built in the mid-1960s, the camp closed, and the land was sold to a timber company.
Bellevue elementary school playground burns down for second year in a row
BELLEVUE, Wash. - The playground at Phantom Lake Elementary School in Bellevue burned down Saturday night, almost exactly a year after it was destroyed in a firework-related fire. Back on July 9, 2023, Phantom Lake Elementary's playground burned to the ground in a string of fires across Bellevue caused by...
Summer Series at the Amphitheater brings free live music to Volunteer Park
Picture a sunny summer evening, blankets and camp chairs spread over a huge grassy space and people enjoying picnic dinners while watching live music — this is what the Summer Series at the Amphitheater is all about. Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual season of this Summer Series...
Seahawks best defensive lineman given overrated tag by NFL analyst
The Seattle Seahawks were poorly constructed in 2023. 12s can blame general manager John Schneider or former head coach Pete Carroll for the issue of, for example, having Jarran Reed play nose tackle. Ultimately, Carroll had the final say over the roster and had full control over the on-field product.
7/7/24 – John McNellis, Author of “Scout’s Honor”
John McNellis is a former attorney, turned real estate developer, turned author, with all parts of his life naturally contributing to his writing career. John’s latest book “Scout’s Honor” is a thriller where we meet Eddie, a really decent guy, and his nemesis Roy. We experience a breath-taking adventure of outwitting drug dealers, cross-country travel, a new identity, a few gut-churning years in Vietnam, and more! Questions present themselves about redemption, drug decriminalization, and the US penal system. John McNellis will be talking about this book and signing copies at Magnolia’s Bookstore, 3206 W. McGraw St. in Seattle on Saturday, July 13.
75 Years of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Celebrated During Museum Of Flight Program
July 9, 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and on July 13 SEA will continue its birthday celebration at The Museum of Flight with a short film screening and a panel discussion about the history and legacy of the Northwest’s busiest airport. Time will be reserved for questions from the audience during the event.
Mitch Haniger Makes History in Multiple Ways with Home Run on Saturday
Mitch Haniger hit a late three-run homer on Saturday night as part of the Seattle Mariners comeback effort against the Toronto Blue Jays. Though it wasn't enough to win the game, it was enough to make history on multiple fronts.
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