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Why the alleged killer of 80-year-old dogwalker was free despite 8 felony convictions
The man accused of killing an 80-year-old dogwalker in a carjacking Tuesday has a lengthy criminal history in Washington much before the alleged attack in Seattle’s Madison Valley neighborhood, according to state records. State records show Jahmed Haynes, 48, was previously convicted of vehicular homicide, drug possession, car thefts,...
How Bad Will Washington’s Winter Be? Farmers’ Almanac Says…
When summer hits, all I hear from family members and friends is, “It’s too hot!!!”. Then, a couple of months later, when winter hits, all they say is, “It’s too cold!!!”. And in that rare time frame between the two extremes, I get, “It’s too pumpkin’...
Chilly Weekend with Rain in Mountains, Cooler Temperatures Prevail Until Next Week
Tonight through Sunday: A large low-pressure system will continue to move inland, keeping things active with showers and thunderstorms possible through this evening. Expect gusty winds with these storms, showers should dry up by 10 PM. Grab a coat because overnight lows will dip into the 40s and 50s
Washington State Glitters: #2 US Gold Hotspot to Strike It Rich
If you want to get rich with gold, you just might live in the perfect place!. Gold Rush: Washington State Shines as a Top Destination for Prospectors. Turns out that Washington State is a great place to get lucky if you just look down. A recent analysis by SD Bullion named the top states across America where aspiring gold seekers are most likely to strike it rich. California came in at the top spot with an impressive 66.59 gold locations per 1,000 square miles, reinforcing its nickname as "The Golden State". Surprisingly close behind, was Washington State which claimed the second spot with 34.17 gold locations per 1,000 square miles. Oregon, the west coast state separating the top 2, rounded out the podium with 31.41 locations per 1,000 square miles.
WA state workers plan walkout over what they call 'disrespectful' contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
A Boozy Haunted House Is Coming Back to Seattle for Halloween
Do you like being scared? And a little bit drunk? Well have we got the pop-up for you! House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soirée an “immersive adult experience” is coming back to Seattle for the 2024 Halloween season. House of Spirits is basically a haunted house...
Seattle City Light and federal fisheries agency still at loggerheads over fish
After three years of negotiations, there remains some distance between Seattle City Light and state and federal regulators over what the utility must do to improve operations at its upper Skagit River hydropower dams to enhance conditions for salmon — including the threatened chinook species. Empowered by law to...
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