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Teens arrested with modified guns at Chinatown Seafair Parade released to home monitoring
SEATTLE — The three teens accused of setting off mass panic at the Chinatown Seafair Parade in the Chinatown-International District last week are now all back home after a judge released them onto electronic home monitoring. All three were arrested with loaded guns – and police say two of...
Pickle at the Palms pickleball facility still on track for coming to Interbay
The project to construct a 3-story pickleball facility in Interbay is still making progress, with a design review meeting set early September. The project plans indicate there will be parking for 53 vehicles, and all existing buildings will be demolished at 3435 15th Ave W. The location was once home to a Brown Bear Car Wash, but that’s now being used on a short-term basis as a Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) tiny house village.
Where to Find Skybound Spirits' Limited-Release Space Needle Vodka
Seattle distillery Skybound Spirits recently announced a limited-release Space Needle Vodka in clear, specially crafted Space Needle-shaped bottles. The product will be sold in select Seattle-area Total Wine & More locations. The launch of this product is a collaboration between Skybound Spirits and the Space Needle and is the first...
Tour boat captain and crew rescue paddle boarder
SEATTLE (KING) - A tour boat in Seattle transformed into a rescue boat over the weekend when the captain spotted a paddleboarder struggling in the water. You never know what you might see on an Argosy cruise, especially when you are the captain. “I think on three occasions, humpback whales,”...
Free admission at national parks on Sunday; Check out these in western Washington
PACKWOOD, Wash. — One of six free admission days in U.S. national parks falls this Sunday. Aug. 4 commemorates the signing of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provided funding and expanded recreation opportunities in national parks. In celebration, that day is now entrance-fee free for park-goers. There are...
Buehner: Washington’s blood supply is ‘running on fumes,’ donations needed
The American Red Cross, Bloodworks Northwest and other blood donation organizations are sounding the alarm that blood supply is critically low. Donations are needed through the rest of the summer. As Bloodworks Northwest described it, the blood supply is running on fumes. The American Red Cross stressed that blood and...
A Taste of Something New at Woodinville's Long Shadows Vintners
Catering company Gourmondo has teamed up with Woodinville tasting room Long Shadows Vintners for an exclusive tasting menu. The menu, The Epicurean Experience: Gourmet Food & Wine Pairing, pairs dishes from Gourmondo with Long Shadows wines, a release from Long Shadows said. The collaboration will feature a six-course tasting menu...
Black Diamond, Washington – King County
Balancing Growth and Community in Washington’s Fastest Growing City. With a full view of what its residents need and charting the course to get there. The Seattle Times recognized Black Diamond as the fastest-growing city in King County in 2023. The population has nearly doubled, from 4,200 in 2012 to approximately 7,200 today. The rapid growth presents challenges and opportunities, which the city proactively addresses through strategic planning and development initiatives.
Seattle weather: Morning clouds to afternoon sunshine with 80s
A cloudy start to the day, but a few sunbreaks this afternoon and highs warming a few degrees. Highs are still slightly below seasonal average in the mid to upper 70s. We even saw a few more showers early Tuesday morning, bringing a few more hundredths of an inch of rain to Seattle.
Jeff Tucker named new principal economist for Windermere
Windermere Real Estate named Jeff Tucker its new principal economist. The role was previously held by Matthew Gardner until his resignation in December. Tucker has 10 years of experience as an economist, including five years with Zillow, where he researched market trends, wrote economic outlook reports and served as a media spokesperson for the economic research team. Most recently, he worked as an economist at AirDNA, although he also spent time working at Amazon.
Teens arrested with modified guns at Chinatown Seafair Parade release to home monitoring
SEATTLE — The three teens accused of setting off mass panic at the Chinatown Seafair Parade in the Chinatown-International District last week are now all back home after a judge released them onto electronic home monitoring. All three were arrested with loaded guns – and police say two of...
What's Up This Weekend: Your PNW Events Guide Aug. 2-4
Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we share what's up around Seattle. If we're missing something fun, or if you have an event coming up that you think we should know about, email us at hello@seattlerefined.com. Friday to Sunday, Aug. 2-4 Seafair Weekend. It's a tradition in Seattle celebrating...
Seattle councilmember criticizes Mayor Harrell's plan for more jail beds
SEATTLE — Plans to pay for more jail beds to house misdemeanor offenders are being denounced by Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales, who said it will lead to higher costs with fewer resources to respond to violent crime. Seattle's Mayor Bruce Harrell proposed legislation last week to begin using...
Seafair ships, Lincoln Park orchestra, Delridge P-Patch storytime, more for your West Seattle Tuesday
(Flower at West Seattle Bee Garden, photographed by Susan Whiting Kemp) Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, as listed on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (send us your event any time – westseattleblog@gmail.com):. POSTCARDS4DEMOCRACY: Advocacy from afar, 10:30 am-noon every Tuesday at C &...