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Hailey Van Lith on why she loves 3x3 basketball
SEATTLE — College basketball phenom Hailey Van Lith of Cashmere, Wash. is making her Olympic debut with 3x3 basketball but don’t expect her performance to look just like it would on a full-size court. “It's just a really exciting, fast-paced game that I love because it's so physical...
Elma's Spencer to play two sports for Highline College
Jul. 31—Recent Elma graduate Emmie Spencer has signed a National Letter of Intent to play two sports for Highline College in Des Moines starting this fall. Spencer, a standout goal keeper in girls soccer and as a shortstop on the softball diamond, will compete in both sports for the Northwest Athletic Conference's Thunderbirds. Spencer earned a First Team 1A Evergreen All-League honor after ...
Election 2024: Primary challengers emerge in Washington's 35th District for Couture
State Rep. Travis Couture is facing a challenge from fellow Republican Eric Onisko and Democrat James DeHart in the primary race for the 35th Legislative District's Position 2. Couture is the incumbent, having been elected in 2022. Onisko has served on Shelton’s city council since 2018, becoming mayor in 2022. DeHart ran for the 35th District House Position 1 seat in 2022, losing to Dan Griffey. The two candidates receiving the most votes during the Aug. 6...
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
University of Washington Bothell Names New School of Nursing & Health Dean
The University of Washington Bothell has appointed Vanessa Lopez-Littleton to serve as the School of Nursing & Health Studies' new dean. Lopez-Littleton, who has nearly three decades of leadership and management experience in higher education, public service and health care, will assume her new role on Nov. 1. Throughout her...
Sip & Savor: Brazilian Festival, Free Scones, and Seafair
This Saturday, Bothell will host the Seattle Brazilian Festival from 1:30-9:30 p.m. The event will feature a selection of Brazilian culinary delights, a mechanical bull, dancing, and kid-friendly activities. To find out more, visit here. Free Scones. Catch the Fisher Scone Wagon this Thursday from 3-6 p.m. at the Weatherly...
WA Secretary of State's Office giving $2 million to county elections offices to help increase security
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Secretary of State's office will be distributing $2 million across 29 election offices in Washington state to help increase election security. The Secretary of State's Office said each county can receive up to $80,000 to pay to help improve election security. Counties can use...
A trickle of ballots so far for Washington’s primary
Voters in Washington are in no hurry to cast ballots in the Aug. 6 primary. Less than 11% of the state’s nearly 4.9 million registered voters had returned their ballot as of Tuesday, according to data on the secretary of state’s website. Mason County topped all counties with 19.2% turnout. King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Clark […]
Seattle Police Seek Public's Help with Cell Phone Footage Following Fatal Shooting at Pioneer Square Art Event
Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, known for its vibrant arts scene and historic architecture, was the backdrop for tragedy this week as a shooting occurred during an art celebration last Thursday night, resulting in a plea from Seattle Police Department's homicide detectives for public assistance. According to the Seattle Police Department, authorities are contacting witnesses who may have captured cell phone footage or taken photos during the incident that might provide critical information to help solve the case.
The Bellevue Children’s Business Fair Wants to Support Young Entrepreneurs
This year’s Bellevue Children’s Business Fair is set to take place from 2:30-6 p.m. on Aug. 4, with a closing ceremony ending the event at 6:30 p.m. Created to teach young children how to start their own businesses and gain entrepreneurial skills, this year’s fair will have around 120 young entrepreneurs aged 6-16 running about 75 businesses.
Northern lights predicted in northern U.S. this week, but clouds may obscure in Washington
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, may show up in the sky Tuesday due to increased solar activities, though it may be cloudy around Kitsap when that happens. A strong solar flare — an eruption of energy from the Sun — on Sunday led to at least four coronal mass ejections, or CMEs,...
You can get a $200 credit for your electricity bill thanks to state Climate Commitment Act
The Department of Commerce this week announced the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits grant program, which provides a $200 energy bill credit to eligible electricity customers across Washington and is funded by the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s...
What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax, end cap-and-trade?
A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital gains tax and scrapping its cap-and-trade program. Passing the initiatives will dry up significant streams of revenue the state government is counting on for programs ranging from child care and early learning to electric vehicles and clean […]