Oak Harbor
LATEST NEWS
Boeing Machinists Push Back Amid Company Crisis
DALLAS — Over 33,000 Boeing machinists are currently in critical negotiations to secure a contract that meets their demands for better wages, benefits, job security, and safety measures. Negotiations began in the spring and have intensified, with round-the-clock discussions starting on August 12. As the September 12 strike deadline...
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Labor Day Weekend: Aug 30–Sept 2, 2024
It's Labor Day weekend, so we've put in the work to round up all of the cheap and cheerful events around town into one handy guide. Read on for picks from the Seattle Indies Expo to Un Verano con Aquí Mercado and from Alki Beach Pride to an Yvie Oddly book reading with Matt Baume. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week and our destination restaurant picks.
Seattle Sounders star Pedro de la Vega emerges from "tough moments"
Sometimes expectations don’t match reality, as Pedro de la Vega has learned all too well this season. After moving from Lanús to Seattle Sounders FC in January, and taking the No. 10 shirt after the departure of Sounders legend Nico Lodeiro, de la Vega hoped to immediately pick up the mantle and be the key to the Sounders’ attack.
Another Cougar Reportedly Spotted in East Wenatchee
A cougar is lurking in East Wenatchee, according to the city's police department. This is not a first-time occurrence. On August 15, an East Wenatchee house cat was reportedly mauled by two roving cougars. The cat almost certainly died, though we never received confirmation of its fate. (As for the cougars, one apparently managed to elude capture; the other, from what we gather, was killed on sight.)
Tacoma Habitat for Humanity: Explore Affordable Homeownership with Free Homebuyer Sessions
TACOMA – Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity (Tacoma Habitat) is providing FREE Homeowner Orientation Sessions for those interested in exploring affordable homeownership in Pierce County. Through Tacoma Habitat’s Homebuyer Program, Pierce County residents can own an affordable home through an innovative restricted resale/land lease model. This program aims to...
Former Seattle Mariners Second Baseman Outrighted to Minor Leagues by AL West Rivals
The Seattle Mariners American League West rivals Oakland Athletics outrighted former Seattle seccond baseman Abraham Toro to the minor leagues just a day after designating him for assignment.
RiverCom Purchasing East Wenatche Site for New Dispatch Center Location
RiverCom 911 is purchasing land in East Wenatchee for the eventual construction of a new Regional emergency services dispatch center. Executive Director Dog Jones says after 20 years, RiverCom has outgrown the current facilities on the third floor of the Wenatchee Police Department. Jones said a 2019 study determined to...
Music jam hosted by the Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association to take place on Friday, Sept. 6
The Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association will host a music jam on Friday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Faith Baptist Church in Chehalis. The jam will be free and open to the public. ...
North Kitsap's Scott Orness resigning after nine years leading Vikings
North Kitsap High School basketball coach Scott Orness, who led the Vikings to the 2020 state 2A championship, six other top-six trophies at state and won the Olympic League in each of his nine seasons at the helm in Poulsbo, announced his resignation on Friday afternoon. In a statement, the 48-year-old Orness...
Free back-to-school supplies will be offered at SeaTac Farmers Market on Wednesday, Sept. 4
The SeaTac Farmers Market will offer more than just fresh produce and basic necessities on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 – organizers announced that they will also distribute free school supplies to local families during the market. Starting at 3 p.m. when the market opens in the parking lot of...
WA animal sanctuary turns to public for help rehoming cockfighting roosters
ROY, Wash. - Local animal sanctuary, Heartwood Haven, is leading the charge when it comes to changing the public’s perception of roosters rescued from cockfighting rings. Earlier this year, FOX 13's investigative team helped the rescue organization shine a spotlight on the harsh reality of these criminal enterprises in Washington state.
Friday Afternoon Music Mix: John Primer
Join Gregory Sweet Friday August 30th at 3:00 PM PDT for my interview with 3 time Grammy nominee and Blues Hall of Fame member, John Primer. John was band leader and lead guitar player for Muddy Waters Band and later for Magic Slim & The Teardrops. John and his band, The Real Deal Blues Band, are playing at Oak Harbor Music Festival Friday night at 7:45 PM, a free event. The Friday Afternoon Music Mix 2-4 PM Pacific Time. The best in new, alternative and remastered music, always with a set of Blues.
Exciting: AAA Celebrating 120 Year Birthday in Washington
AAA Washington turns 120 this year and is celebrating its anniversary in major ways! As a thank-you to its 1.2 million members, AAA Washington is expanding current memberships some new benefits and perks at NO additioal cost. AAA Washington was founded 120 years ago by a group of Washingtonians obsessed...
Washington summer storms help firefighters as drought deepens
SEATTLE - Drought conditions in central Washington have degraded slightly despite stretches of cooler and wetter weather conditions this summer. After rare thunderstorms brought lightning and heavy rain to the greater Seattle area, firefighters reported progress in battling wildfires across the region. On Monday, the remote Washington town of Stehekin...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.