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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...
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...
Husky Roster Review: Tafai Could Be Ready for Heavy Duty
The redshirt freshman had a tough spring, but remains in the mix for playing time.
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.
Man Critical after Chinatown-International District Shooting, Suspect Apprehended in Kent
A man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound following a shooting in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, according to the Seattle Police Department. On the night of July 5, around midnight, officers rushed to the 600 block of South Main Street after receiving reports of gunfire. The police found a 31-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest.
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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