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Amazon driver breaks into burning home to save homeowners
BURIEN, Wash. — An Amazon delivery driver recounted the heart-pounding moments inside a home fully engulfed in flames where he risked his life to ensure the homeowners made it out safely. Fuad Ali has made thousands of deliveries for Amazon over the last year and a half. But last...
Old Molbak's site in Woodinville to become food truck event space
WOODINVILLE, Wash. - The parking lot of the old Molbak's garden center in Woodinville will soon be used to host weekly food truck events. The Washington State Food Truck Association will begin hosting a "Food Truck Fridays" event at 13625 NE 175th St. on August 9. The plan is for...
Cruisin’ Kent Car Show set for Aug. 25 at Kent Station
The Cruisin’ Kent Car Show returns Sunday, Aug. 25 to the Kent Station shopping center, 417 Ramsay Way. The sixth annual event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with check-in for entries beginning at 10 a.m. in the breezeway by Games Workshop, Just Poke and Hatstop. Participation is free.
Spokane joins Washington’s 38 other counties in suing the state
(The Center Square) – Spokane and other counties statewide are teaming up to sue the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families for failing to house juvenile offenders amid capacity shortages. The Board of County Commissioners agreed on Monday to enter into a lawsuit against DCFY with the Washington State Association of Counties. Earlier this month, DCFY suspended new intakes for the state’s two juvenile rehabilitation facilities, forcing the counties to fill the role. ...
B-TOWN BIZ: Big Lots permanently closing its Burien location
Burien’s Big Lots – located at 14907 4th Ave SW (map below) – is one of 140 stores slated to close permanently soon, the company announced. The company stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) last month that it planned to close up to 140 stores nationwide, including the Burien one and 11 others out of 26 locations in the state of Washington.
Person dies at Burien Town Square Park Tuesday night
On Tuesday night, July 30, 2024 at about 7:50 p.m., Burien Deputies and Medics responded to the area of Burien Town Square Park for a report of an unresponsive body. Police said that witnesses reported seeing an unresponsive person lying on the ground on stairs at the park, located on SW 152nd Street and 5th Place SW (map below).
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Here's why flags are half-staff in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Jay Inslee ordered flags to half-staff on Tuesday to honor the life of Georgette Valle. Valle, who served as a state representative for 24 years, died "peacefully" on July 10 at age 99, according to her obituary. She was just four months shy of her 100th birthday.
Pierce County deputies investigate fatal shooting in Parkland
PARKLAND, Wash. - Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in Parkland on Wednesday. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of 119th St. S and Pacific Ave. S at 6:39 p.m. Witnesses...
Celebrate August: Shakespeare in Wright Park, Kayaking, Bird Walks & Outdoor Movies in the Park
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Snohomish County celebrates 25 years of the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary
EVERETT—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers joined Washington State Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Paine Field Airport Director Joshua Marcy, local nonprofit Friends of Narbeck and members of the original Narbeck planning team on Wednesday, July 31, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary wetlands mitigation bank, the first ever in Washington State.
SWAT standoff at Motel 6 in South Everett
EVERETT—A child is being held hostage in a room of Motel 6 in South Everett, located at 224 128th St SW, by a male wanted for Assault 2 DV and unlawful imprisonment. Snohomish County Deputies are negotiating with the suspect. Snohomish County Deputies, Everett Police, and Region 1 SWAT...
Crews battle three-alarm brush fire in Auburn
Multiple agencies battled a three-alarm brush fire in Auburn on July 25, negotiating steep terrain and a wooded environment. The Valley Regional Fire Authority first announced the existence of a brush fire at 7:39 a.m. July 25 near Green River Road and South 277th Street near the border of Auburn and Kent.
Acting chief of Seattle CARE team appointed to permanent position
SEATTLE — After serving as the first and only acting chief of Seattle's Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE), Amy Smith has been appointed permanent chief by the city council. Smith has led the department since its inception last fall. "I want to get people out of these cycles...
Seattle Parks and Recreation Unveils Fall 2024 Program Lineup, Registrations Open August 13
Seattle residents who are keen on jazzing up their autumn routine should mark their calendars. According to Parkways Seattle, Seattle Parks and Recreation has unveiled its Fall 2024 program brochures, packed with a variety of in-person, drop-in, and virtual offerings. Registration kicks off on August 13, 2024, offering an array...
Amazon Go Store Opens in Downtown Bellevue
The newest Amazon Go store opens today in Bellevue at 10819 4th St. NE. Hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday. A grand-opening celebration was planned at 8:30 this morning at the 1,400-square-foot store and was scheduled to include a ribbon cutting; remarks by Amazon Go’s regional leader, Michelle Izeppi; and Bellevue Mayor Lynne Robinson. Representatives from the Bellevue Downtown Association and Bellevue Chamber of Commerce also were expected to attend.
Business Journal: Construction begins on 7-story development that will rise above Chop Suey, Diesel, and the Madison Pub
Developers say work is finally beginning on the seven-story mixed-use development planned to slide into the block between Chop Suey and queer bars Madison Pub and Diesel at 14th and Madison. The Puget Sound Business Journal reports Euclid Development says construction has started on the seven-story, 138-unit development with hopes...
Here's when K-12 schools go back to school in western Washington
SEATTLE - Even though summer activities and Seafair festivities are in full swing, students across Washington state are preparing to head back to school. The first day of classes varies by district, spanning from August 27 to Sept. 13, with staggered starts for different grades in some districts. From Seattle...
Adopt-A-Street to keep Bellevue beautiful
Program to build neighborhood pride while keeping streets litter-free. The City of Bellevue is launching Adopt-A-Street, a new program of Keep Bellevue Beautiful that partners with the community to maintain Bellevue as a safe and clean city in which to live, work and play. Adopt-A-Street is a volunteer-driven initiative that...
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