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Surprising new shark species in NW waters: ‘They’re not supposed to be here’
There’s a new pair of apex predators in Puget Sound. Two species of shark, one of which is critically endangered in some places, have been found in South Puget Sound, sparking a bit of mystery surrounding the region’s marine habitat, scientists with Oregon State University said. What brought...
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...
Police Arrest Four Suspects Following Smash and Grab Burglary in Belltown
Seattle Police arrested four suspects following a smash and grab burglary in Belltown Wednesday morning. On July 31st at 2:28 a.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a commercial burglary in the 100 block of Blanchard Street. Five suspects were involved, stealing items, and fleeing in a separate vehicle;...
Meet the new staff at ARTS
Join us in welcoming the newest members to the Office of Arts & Culture. Nadia Ahmed, Communications Specialist (She/Her) Nadia Ahmed is a Pakistani-American sculptor, performance artist, and arts administrator currently based in Seattle, WA. She moved from Los Angeles to Seattle in 2014, where she studied Art History and Three-Dimensional Forum at the University of Washington. Nadia’s exhibition history includes Out of Sight, The High Wall, ACES, and The Vestibule. She was a 2023 Artist in Residence at Nii Modo and is a current resident at Actualize. With a focus on community building and racial equity, Nadia has worked as an educator, programmer, curator, and fundraiser at multiple nonprofits and arts-based organizations prior to joining ARTS.
Meet the Rookies: The Seattle Seahawks 2024 Training Camp Just Got Cooler
Meet the new rookies on the 2024 Seattle Seahawks team!. I'm excited for a new season of football, even though I don't watch the games. I did take my daughter to a training camp one time. It was more fun than I think we would have at an actual Seahawks game.
Olympic Hopeless: Jake and Mimi learn Breaking
RENTON, Wash. — Breaking is making its Olympic debut at the Paris games, so of course, Jake and I had to give this sport a try - and we knew the perfect person to teach us the basics. Jeromeskee Aparis started dancing in 1996 and co-founded the two-time world...
I-90 Open for Seafair: Hydroplanes & Air Show Highlight Weekend
This year the I-90 bridge will remain open during Seafair! I repeat the I-90 bridge will stay open all weekend!. Seafair Weekend: I-90 Bridge Open, Hydroplane Races & Air Show Await. As Seattle gears up for its biggest summer celebration, Seafair Weekend promises exhilarating entertainment and iconic events this weekend...
University of Washington Alumni Shine at Paris Olympics: Schendekehl Wins Bronze, More Medals Await
Tabea Schendekehl '20 made history by winning a bronze medal in quad sculls at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first alumna from the University of Washington (UW) to medal at an Olympic event. The former NCAA champion rowed for Germany, advancing from a challenging position to secure third place. Her achievement continues a legacy for UW rowing, marking a medaled alum in six of the last seven Olympiads. Four other UW alumni are set to compete for medals on Thursday, enhancing the university's strong Olympic presence.
Mayor’s Council on African American Elders Seeks New Members
Do you care about the current and future state of older Black adults in our communities? If your answer is yes, what about using your voice on the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders (MCAAE)?. The MCAAE was established because of a community-driven effort to address the needs of...
BIZNOTE: New tenant penciled in for ex-credit union space in West Seattle Junction
11:58 AM: One month after Sound Credit Union closed at 4730 California SW in The Junction, there’s an early-stage permit filing for a new tenant: Gene Juarez Salons and Spas. The Seattle-founded chain – owned by an L.A.-headquartered investment firm since 2018 – has filed a site plan for the 2,700-square-foot space from which SCU cleared out at the end of June. Gene Juarez currently has 12 locations around the region. We have an inquiry out to the company to ask about the prospective West Seattle salon.
High Street Residential Closes on Land in Seattle for 244-Unit Multifamily Development
High Street Residential, Trammell Crow Company’s Residential Subsidiary, Will Develop a 244-Unit Apartment Community in Seattle’s Roosevelt Neighborhood. High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, a global real estate developer, closed on a nearly one-acre development site next to the Roosevelt Light Rail Station and announced plans for a future 244-unit multifamily building at the property. HSR is planning to break ground in late 2024.
T-Mobile, KKR Announce Joint Venture to Acquire Fiber Internet Provider Metronet
Bellevue-based T-Mobile last week announced that it has entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture with global investment firm KKR that will acquire Evansville, Indiana-based Metronet, including its broadband infrastructure, residential fiber business operations, and existing customers. The transaction is expected to close in 2025, subject to closing...
25th Caller for Mariners Sing Along Firework Night!
Listen for the cue-to-call during Deanna’s show, from August 5th – 9th, for the chance to win a pair of tickets to Sing Along Firework night and watch the Seattle Mariners play the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 23rd!. When you hear Deanna announce the cue-to-call around...
Grade the Trade: Seahawks make a shock move for Lamar Jackson in proposed trade
The Seattle Seahawks seem pretty set at quarterback currently. Both Geno Smith and Sam Howell are signed through 2025 and both have starting experience in the NFL. Smith, for one, gets far too much disrespect without the fact-based evidence to back up many of the claims. Smith might not be...
Victim identified in Broadway alley shooting
The man shot and left to die in a Broadway alley over the weekend has been identified as Kidus Ayele. Police found Ayele down in an alley near Broadway and Spruce, shot in the face and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after gunfire was reported in the area around 12:30 AM Saturday, according to East Precinct radio. Seattle Fire says Ayele died at the scene.
Black trans woman Kenji Spurgeon killed in Seattle just after end of Pride Month
Kenji Spurgeon, a 23-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot to death shortly before 12:30 a.m. July 1 in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, shortly after Pride Month ended. Her death is just now being widely reported. A candlelight vigil was held last Wednesday at the AIDS Memorial Pathway to honor...
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