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Towers Installed for Alpental's "Long-Awaited" New Chairlift
Summer is the season of new chairlifts, and Washington ski resort Alpental, part of The Summit at Snoqualmie, is currently installing one of the most highly-anticipated lifts on the continent. The brand new fixed-grip triple, called The International Chair, will relieve congestion on the Edelweiss ...
Sub-80 temperatures finally arrive amid region’s driest time of the year
The streak is over – the consecutive days with high temperatures in the 80s that is. Spotty sprinkles coming from clouds above 10,000 feet held temperatures down in the 70s Sunday, bringing an end to the new record of 17 straight days at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with highs reaching 80+.
Amazon, then and now: 30 years later, KING 5 takes you back to the early days
SEATTLE — From scrappy Seattle startup to global superpower: this month marks the 30th anniversary of Amazon. The retailer went from a humble Bellevue start-up to a world-force that’s changed the way we shop, move, and live. But before Amazon made up more than a third of the...
First weeks of new sailings, King County Water Taxi sees jump in ridership
SEATTLE — Seattle's Pier 50 starts bustling just before 5:30 a.m. ahead of the first sailing on the King County Water Taxi. The “fast ferry” takes 278 passengers on each sailing from Seattle to Vashon Island, and Seattle to West Seattle. The Seattle-Vashon route runs 22 minutes...
The 8th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival announces 2024 dates and initial lineups
GIBSON presents The 2024 Allman Betts Family Revival. Today, The Allman Betts Family Revival announced 2024 tour dates and initial lineup for their 8th annual celebration honoring Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and The Allman Brothers' enduring music and legacy. The tour begins on November 30 in Saint Charles, IL, and concludes December 21 with a return to the historic Fillmore in San Francisco.
NHRA Northwest Nationals Results, Updated Points: Gaige Herrera’s NHRA-Record Streak Snapped
Chase Van Sant records wire-to-wire victory over Pro Stock Motorcycle dominator Gaige Herrera. First round that took 3 hours, 37 minutes to complete produced several nitro records. Seattle drag strip has special memories for Pro Stock runner-up Dallas Glenn. Gaige Herrera's all-time record 11-event winning streak in Pro Stock Motorcycle...
Mariners waive former All-Star, opening the door for top first-base prospect
The Ty France era is over. On Sunday, the Seattle Mariners placed the former All-Star on waivers, opening the door for prospect Tyler Locklear to take over everyday duties at first base. Ty France has been placed on irrevocable outright waivers. If a team claims him, he is theirs. If he clears, he is still with the Mariners and can be outrighted to the minors. Because of service time, he can refuse the outright assignment— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) July 22, 2024 France has struggled this season, recording eight home runs and 31 RBI while batting .224/.313/.351 in 339 plate appearances. The 29-year-old,...
WEEK AHEAD: Closing reception for Log House Museum’s award-winning Longfellow Creek exhibit
As we look at the week ahead, here’s an event to which you’re invited: The closing reception for an award-winning exhibit at the Log House Museum, 6-8 pm this Thursday (July 25). Here’s the announcement:. Join the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, photographer Tom Reese, the Duwamish Alive...
Seattle's DEEL Seeks Input for Student Telehealth Services, Calls for Provider Applications
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) in Seattle recently announced that they are actively accepting applications for the Telehealth Services for Students & Youth Request for Information (RFI). As posted on DEEL’s official website, this RFI is part of an initiative to gather data on providing supportive telehealth care tailored to the mental well-being needs of Seattle's young students. The submission window for this RFI began on Wednesday, June 26 and will run through Wednesday, July 24. Interested telehealth service providers can access to apply on DEEL's website.
Prock wins again; Torrence, Coughlin, and Van Sant share Seattle victory stage
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season for John Force Racing on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating first-time finalist Paul Lee in the final round of the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase...
The Shred Take Top Spot in the West
The highly anticipated divisional matchup between the Seattle Cascades and the Salt Lake Shred took place this weekend, under some Friday night lights. A potential preview of the playoffs, the Shred needed to win this game to lock in the #1 seed in the West Division. The Shred fans showed up en masse and were a major boost to the players.
Possible gang-related shooting wounds 3, damages vehicles at Seattle's Stan Sayres Park
SEATTLE — A shooting that is believed to have been gang related left three people wounded and multiple vehicles damaged at Stan Sayres Park Saturday. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., according to Seattle police, as patrol officers responded to reports of gunfire and people running on the 3800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard South. Police said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper arm, and he was uncooperative, giving "only a vague description of the incident."
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