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Build 2 Lead: Empowering Seattle’s Youth Through Education And Advocacy
Build 2 Lead, a Seattle-based non-profit dedicated to empowering youth and their families, is making significant strides in promoting equity within criminal justice, education, and healthcare systems. Since its inception in 2020, the organization has transformed the lives of countless young people, providing them with leadership skills, advocacy training, and career readiness tools they need to succeed.
Know before you go: Attending Seafair Weekend
SEATTLE — Are you ready for Seafair Weekend in Seattle?. The popular weekend festival starts Friday and ends Sunday. But if you can't make it to the lake, make sure to tune in at 1-5 p.m. Sunday to KONG TV for live coverage of the races and air show.
Everything you need to know about attending Seahawks Football Fest
SEATTLE — Seahawks Football Fest is returning to Lumen Field this weekend. The annual event, presented by KING 5, will feature a day full of football starting Saturday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know about attending Seahawks Football Fest this year. When and where is Seahawks Football Fest?
Washington, Guess the Fine: Driving 100+ on I-5 with No Insurance
How much do you think the ticket cost this Washington State driver last week?. Washington State Patrol Writes Big Ticket to Uninsured Speeder. The Washington State Patrol found another speeder with extra emphasis patrols in District One which have been happening since last week. The Washington State Patrol is working with police de[departments from Lakewood, Puyallup, and the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to reduce crime on both city roads and the highways. The Washington State Patrol announced the cooperation last week saying, "Extra patrols are out for the next few days from @wastatepatrol, @TacomaPD, @LakewoodPD, @PuyallupPD, and @PierceSheriff with the goal of #TargetZero and reducing crime in the Lakewood/Tacoma area!" The Washington State Patrol has been giving updates on the extra patrols, the latest being an uninsured speeder who received a huge ticket.
The Importance of Water Safety and Swim Equity: A Conversation with Loria Yeadon
In a recent interview on The Day with Trae, Loria Yeadon, a representative from the YMCA of Greater Seattle, discussed the critical issue of water safety and swim equity, emphasizing the alarming statistics surrounding drowning, particularly among children of color. Black children ages one to 14 are five times more likely to drown than their Caucasian counterparts, and this disparity increases to ten times for Black children between the ages of 11 and 12.
Ferry passengers witness dramatic rescue of 3 and a dog in Sinclair Inlet
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — Three people and a dog, shocked at being stranded in the 57-degree waters of Sinclair Inlet, can thank a host of rescuers and medics for their safety. Their entire predicament and rescue unfolded in front of people aboard the Washington State Ferries vessel to Walla Walla on a sailing between Bremerton and Seattle Monday evening.
Seattle City Council to consider putting social housing payroll tax on fall ballot
(The Center Square) – A proposal to create an excess compensation payroll tax to fund Seattle's affordable housing network has garnered enough signatures to be placed on this November's ballot, but whether that happens remains to be seen. On Friday, King County Elections verified that there were sufficient signatures to place the community-led Initiative 137 on November ballots. Now the Seattle City Council has to act by Aug. 6 in order for the measure to be placed before of voters this fall. ...
Takeaways from UW’s pre-fall camp media day
Members of Washington’s 2023 team received rings commemorating their Pac-12 championship and Sugar Bowl victory Monday night, but by Tuesday morning, it was time to look ahead. From the Touchdown Terrace inside Husky Stadium, Washington hosted a bowl-game style media day, where featured coaches and players made their final...
San Juan Island works to save one of the rarest butterflies in North America
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash. - San Juan Island in Washington state is the last bastion of hope for one of the rarest butterflies in North America: the Island Marble Butterfly. This rare pollinator was thought to be extinct for almost 100 years, but in 1998 it was re-discovered during a prairie survey at American Camp in San Juan Island National Historical Park.
Get a FREE car wash at Brown Bear in Des Moines on Thursday, Aug. 8
Brown Bear Car Wash will celebrate its 67th anniversary with free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at all tunnel locations, including Des Moines. This event is part of their annual Customer Appreciation Day, fondly known as “Free Car Wash Day.” It’s the biggest single-day free car wash event in the U.S. each year, with last year’s total reaching 35,469 free washes.
Tricia Lubach named WSSDA executive director
Walla Walla native Tricia Lubach has been hired as the executive director of the Washington State School Directors’ Association . Mvcbdi, xip hsfx vq jo Xbmmb Xbmmb, nptu sfdfoumz tfswfe bt uif XTTEB’t ejsfdups pg mfbefstijq boe ibt cffo b nfncfs pg uif Rvjodz Tdippm Cpbse tjodf 2005.
Seattle Detectives Investigate Hillside Fire Following Propane Tank Explosions
Seattle Police detectives are investigating a hillside fire at an unauthorized encampment in Queen Anne. No injuries were reported. A 64-year-old man was arrested for possession of dangerous weapons and a $7,500 assault warrant.
Seattle Mariners Trade for JT Chargois
The Seattle Mariners have completed a trade with the Miami Marlins for relief pitcher JT Chargois according to Ken Rosenthal. Chargois has made 15 appearances for the Marlins this season, posting a 1.62 ERA. The seven-year vet is having the best season of his career, bringing his ERA for his MLB time down to 3.40.
The Kitsap Sun's voter guide to Washington's August primary election
It's a presidential election year, but at least in August the focus for Kitsap and Washington voters is on local issues and candidates. The 2024 primary, for which registered voters have recently received their ballots, will include levy measures for six fire agencies, pick two contestants for a November Kitsap County commission matchup, and narrow the candidates in state legislative races, state offices from governor on down and for the Sixth District representative in Congress, where...
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