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Building a Sustainable Future: Unveiling the Sawara Building’s Affordable, Energy-Efficient Housing
Seattle City Light is excited to share our latest collaboration with the Seattle Housing Authority and Housing Development Consortium on the recent completion of the Sawara Building at Yesler. On July 26, we attended a grand opening event to celebrate the partnerships that made this remarkably efficient affordable housing building a reality.
Cody Baker Undergoes Successful Surgery
RENTON, WASH. – Sounders FC today announced that defender Cody Baker underwent successful surgery on his right wrist. The procedure was performed by Dr. Christopher Hein on Wednesday, July 24 at the First Hill Surgery Center in Seattle, Washington. Baker is able to train in a limited capacity while he recovers from the procedure.
Mariners have outrighted a reliever and opened up 40-man spot in advance of deadline
The Mariners made a potential under-the-radar move that could predict another trade in advance of today's trade deadline. With a limited number of roster spots available, the Mariners made it known this morning that they had outrighted the recently acquired Chris Devenski to Tacoma, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster.
DoorDash raises fees in Seattle again, blaming City Council
Delivery app company DoorDash is once again raising fees in Seattle, as delivery apps, drivers, restaurants, and city leaders continue to debate the city's minimum pay ordinance. "It was our sincere hope that these additional fees could be avoided, but the City Council's inability to reach a compromise that would reduce costs, even marginally, has left us with few options," DoorDash said in a statement this week. "As always, we will evaluate the effects of these fees and react or make any future changes as needed to continue operating a sustainable and growing business in Seattle." RELATED: Seattle businesses caught in tug of war between app companies and delivery drivers At the start of 2024, Seattle implemented a minimum pay standard for delivery apps and gig workers, with the aim of addressing Seattle's affordability woes. In response, app companies — including Uber Eats, Instacart, and Grubhub — added fees to Seattle deliveries to cover the rise in costs. DoorDash added a $4.99 fee (which it called a "regulatory response fee"), and has been at the forefront of pushing back against Seattle's ordinance, arguing that the city's small businesses are losing millions in sales.
Man connected to bags of drugs hidden on Port Angeles beach in 2021
SEATTLE - A Rhode Island man was convicted of attempting to traffic meth and fentanyl into Canada, in connection with duffle bags of narcotics being found on beaches near Port Angeles in 2021. The U.S. District Court in Seattle announced Tuesday that 67-year-old John Michael Sherwood was convicted of conspiracy...
Washington set to begin first camp under Jedd Fisch following offseason of massive change
SEATTLE (AP) — Jedd Fisch was straightforward about the truth of the situation he’s inherited at Washington and the unknowns of how the next month will play out. The new head coach of the Huskies seems just as curious as everyone else about how this team and this season is all going to come together.
Seattle minimum wage debate makes old arguments new again
SEATTLE — Former city councilmember Kshama Sawant was back at City Hall on Tuesday, albeit with a smaller crowd, as she vocalized some of her greatest hits. “Fifteen dollars was won through a united front,” she shouted in front of a few supporters. “This is a blatant attack on Seattle’s working people.”
Rob Wiseman Joins Seattle’s Classical KING In Advancement Role
Seattle non-commercial Classical KING has named Rob Wiseman as its Chief Advancement Officer. Most recently, Wiseman was an executive for the Seattle Symphony, where he served as Senior Director of Development. KING operates on one frequency with two HD signals. After development jobs at smaller organizations across the country, Wiseman...
Seahawks tipped to make a trade that would be like stealing free money
The Seattle Seahawks did an interesting thing with the draft this year. Instead of seemingly choosing the best player available for most of their picks, general manager John Schneider appeared to take players to help in the trenches. Seattle took a defensive tackle first, a guard second, and a couple of offensive tackles later.
Seahawks Charles Cross Donates Scholarship And Was Awarded Keys To The City Of Laurel, Miss.
To wrap up his offseason, Seahawks tackle Charles Cross, made a visit to his hometown, Laurel, Miss. to give back to his to the city and high school that played a vital role in his upbringing. "Really my coaches, my principle and teachers. All of them did a great job,...
Seattle police tell officers they can talk to juvenile witnesses, despite earlier concerns
SEATTLE — The Seattle Police Department has loosened its interpretation of a state law that requires law enforcement to provide juveniles with access to an attorney before questioning them. Interim Chief Sue Rahr, and former Seattle police chief Adrian Diaz, both previously claimed the law kept officers from talking...
10th Annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference in September to Feature Seattle Author Garth Stein as Keynote Speaker and Olivia Hawker as Master Class Presenter
On September 6 and 7, the 10th annual Southwest Washington Writers Conference will be held at Centralia College. The conference offers local authors and aspiring writers the opportunity to hone their skills, learn the ins and outs of publishing and marketing, network with other writers, and come away both equipped and inspired.
Sports? More meeting space? Boise Centre’s owner mulls help from Seattle high-rise convention center developer
The Greater Boise Auditorium District is in the early phases of looking at options to expand its offerings in Boise. The district’s board heard a presentation from Seattle-based Pine Street Group to learn about the company’s project management experience and how GBAD leaders could begin exploring expansion opportunities at the board’s meeting on Thursday.
Testing cocktails at Sip Tap Tow and menu items at Barrel & Bacon
A business-savvy family is expanding their local businesses in Seattle. Mireya went to Sip Tap Tow to test out their award-winning cocktail. While she was there, she learned that the family is also opening a new restaurant called Barrel & Bacon.
Browne Family Vineyards launches Wine and Pizza program
Who knew that wine and pizza would be the perfect pair?! Browne Family Vineyards is launching a new Pizza and Wine program in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. Joining Studio 13 Live to tell us all about it is Chief Marketing Officer Alex Evans and Bar Sosta Assistant Manager Atheena Maile.