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20 law enforcement and governmental agencies to assist with security for Seafair weekend
SEATTLE — Ahead of Seafair's most publicized and popular week, organizers revealed that as many as 20 different law enforcement agencies and governmental organizations will be assisting with safety and security throughout the remainder of the event. In an interview with KOMO News, Seafair CEO and President Eric Corning...
Kent family searching for package that contained WWII heirlooms
KENT, Wash. — A Kent family can’t put a dollar amount on the package they suspect was stolen from their front door. They’re now on a mission to make sure what’s inside is not lost to history. On a back deck in Kent, the Glenn family...
Election 2024: Six candidates up to follow Garrido as Kitsap County Commissioner
Six candidates are on the primary ballot for the District 2 Kitsap County Commissioner seat after Commissioner Charlotte Garrido decided not to run for reelection this year, after serving four terms since her election to the seat in 2008. Voters will narrow down the race to two top candidates this August, during the primary election, taking them one step closer to the three-member body that oversees county government. The District 2 position encompasses all of South Kitsap...
Washington Costco Members: Brace for a Big Change
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
Giveaway: Evergreen State Fair family ticket package
Prize Details: Family package for the Evergreen State Fair August 22-Sept 2 includes. *All entrants will be added to the Seattle’s Child email newsletter subscriber list. There is no cost to receive the Seattle’s Child enewsletters and at any time entrant may unsubscribe from the Seattle’s Child enewsletters. No email addresses provided by entrants will be given or sold to any other company. View our privacy policy.
HSD Employee Spotlight—Ali Records
Ali Records is a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Homelessness division. She has worked at Seattle Human Services for four months. What is your role at Seattle Human Services?. I work as a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist in HSD’s Public Health Unit....
Slog AM: Brady Walkinshaw Joins The Stranger, DoorDash Leans on Seattle City Council, "White Dudes" Organize for Harris
Good Morning: Chance of rain today, though also a chance of some sun, with a high of 75 degrees. I like the rain, but I hate a muggy day, which seems like what we should expect today. Some new Stranger hires: In a move we hope funds some raises and...
Two Allegedly Selling Fake Jewelry and Flagging Drivers Across Counties Arrested in Vernon County
Residents of Washington state and California were arrested on Monday by authorities from several Wisconsin counties. The suspects were charged with selling counterfeit jewelry and stopping cars for cash. A man in a black SUV approached someone on May 30 at a petrol station on Highway 64, according to the...
Avatar provides $6.4M for Bodega Coast Inn & Suites acquisition
Avatar Financial Group LLC, a Seattle-based national bridge lender for commercial real estate, has provided $6.4 million in financing for the Bodega Coast Inn & Suites in Bodega Bay on the Sonoma Coast of Northern California. The property spans six three-story buildings housing 44 guestrooms, all of which have a...
A breath of fresh air this morning with good air quality, but hazy skies return this afternoon in the Yakima Valley
Air Quality Alert for Yakima, Chelan, Okanogan, and Ferry Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for smoke inhalation if air quality continues to worsen. Wildfire...
Microsoft's cloud business powers 10% growth in quarterly profits
REDMOND, Wash. — (AP) — Microsoft reported a 10% increase in quarterly profits Tuesday as it tries to maintain its position as a leader in artificial intelligence technology. The software giant said its fiscal fourth-quarter profit was $22 billion, or $2.95 per share, slightly beating analyst expectations for...
'He saved us both' | Kirkland man saves girlfriend and her daughter from fast-moving house fire
KIRKLAND, Wash. — One house was a complete loss and another sustained significant damage after a fire broke out in Kirkland early Tuesday morning - however, thanks to the quick actions of an observant night owl, no one was hurt. The Kirkland Fire Department was called to the 13000...
Cooldown lingers in Seattle on Tuesday, heat returns Wednesday
SEATTLE - Cooler-than-usual weather lingers in Seattle on Tuesday. Sizzling temperatures stage a comeback later this week. After a sloppy Monday, showers tapered this morning around Western Washington. It'll likely be drier for the rest of the day today. You can plan on mostly cloudy skies and highs lifting into the low to mid 70s for most in Seattle and Puget Sound.