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Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
As busy ferry lines extend, WSF and WSP try to crack down on line-cutting
Whether tempted by short-cutting a ferry line during the busy days of summer or just an inadvertent turn at the terminal, Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Patrol want riders to know: it'll cost you. And, thanks to an emphasis patrol rolling out now that includes WSF's Kitsap routes, it may be more likely that tickets will be issued to drivers who cut in front of others in the ferry line. ...
Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
Afternoon drive-by shooting in Everett of 17-year-old
EVERETT—Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting of a 17-year-old male that occurred on the 600 block of 124 St SW, near Mariner High School, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The victim has been transported to Providence Hospital-Colby Campus with gunshot wounds to...
Neil Weiss sworn in as Edmonds Municipal Court judge
Neil Weiss was sworn in Thursday as the new Edmonds Municipal Court judge. Doing the honors was his father, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Bruce Weiss. The Edmonds City Council voted in May to confirm Mayor Mike Rosen’s appointment of the younger Weiss – an Everett defense attorney – as the city’s new municipal court judge. Weiss replaced former Municipal Court Judge Whitney Rivera, who was appointed to the Snohomish County Superior Court.
WEST SEATTLE COYOTES: Latest sightings
Two reports from 19th SW this morning top the latest in our periodic roundups of coyote-sighting reports we’ve received:. That photo was texted along with the note, “SW Brandon and 19th SW – hid for a few minutes then ran west toward 21st.” Also this morning, Barb emailed us this report from about a mile south of there:
Seattle parking rates rise with SDOT's seasonal price adjustment this summer
SEATTLE — You may need to budget a bit more money to park in parts of Seattle. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) just adjusted rates for the summer which is one of several seasonal adjustments they make every year. "It's getting way too expensive to live here in Seattle!"...
Prock Drives His Cornwell Tools Chevy Funny Car To The Top In Seattle
Point leader Austin Prock will start his Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro SS from a familiar position Sunday when he chases the Funny Car championship in the 35th NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The 28-year-old grandson of former NHRA touring pro Tom Prock claimed the No. 1 qualifying position for...
Capitol Hill Block Party continues as some share concerns about crowd control, safety
SEATTLE — The Capitol Hill Block Party welcomed back festival and live music lovers to the Seattle neighborhood. However, some who spoke to KOMO News do not appreciate how the annual event is being handled by the organizers. Two people said the festival was way too packed on Friday.
2 injured in drive-by shooting in Capitol Hill Saturday, police say
SEATTLE — Police are investigating an apparent drive-by shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood after two people were injured early Saturday. Seattle police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of 10th Avenue East at around 3 a.m. Saturday. Arriving officers reportedly found two...
Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions
The Houston Astros (52-46) and Seattle Mariners (52-48) close out a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from T-Mobile Park is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season...
Sunday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals
With an early 10:30 a.m. start, the teams seem excited to run in the cooler conditions after two days of midafternoon heat. There's a spotty chance of sprinkles, but hey, it's the Northwest, where rain is a way of life. The guy on the news last night promised, "It'll be nothing to ruin your day," and I'm holding him to that. It actually sprinkled lightly on the pre-race ceremony but stopped after a few minutes of people casting angry eyes at the sky. As we prepare to fire up for round one of Top Fuel, it's about 70 degrees and there's a solid cloud cover after two days of bright, blue skies, making things even more comfortable for now but it's supposed to warm up in the afternoon.
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