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Columbia City Beat Walk: A South Seattle Block Party Like No Other
The Columbia City Beat Walk, a vibrant celebration of community, art, and culture, took place this month in the heart of Seattle's South End. Now in its third decade and produced by the visionary Tisha Gallow, this lively event has become a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike. This...
Town & Country Markets debuts in-store restaurant
Seattle-area grocery chain Town & Country Markets is taking on restaurants with the debut of a market-to-table restaurant called Field House. The grocer collaborated with chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell on the concept’s menu, which serves up “classic favorites drawing inspiration from the markets’ pantries, seasonal ingredients and regional purveyors,” the announcement said.
Former Seahawks second-round pick returns to Seattle for workout
Could a recent draft pick find himself back in a Seattle Seahawks uniform?. As part of Thursday’s training camp practice, the Seahawks brought in (among others) safety Marquise Blair for a workout (first reported by Corbin Smith). Blair has not been on an NFL active roster since a handful of games with the Carolina Panthers in 2022.
Brush fires surging in Seattle's dried up areas
SEATTLE - Seattle fire officials are sounding the alarms, warning people to exercise fire safety when it comes to dry conditions. According to a department spokesperson, crews have responded to more than 200 calls for brush fires in the month of July. "We’ve had around 200 brush fire related responses,"...
Boeing admits defrauding US government, forced to pay hundreds of millions
Boeing admits it defrauded the U.S. government following two deadly crashes several years ago, and now the company is forced to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars and make some serious changes. The Department of Justice just released its findings and punishments regarding Boeing’s inability to make significant safety...
It’s almost time for Seafair’s big weekend: Blue Angels and hydroplanes
A Seattle tradition renews the first weekend in August as the air show and the hydroplanes come to town for Seafair Weekend. Since 1966, the Blue Angels have been performing in Seattle. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester Nimitz, had a vision to create a flight exhibition team in 1946, The idea was to raise the public’s interest in naval aviation and boost Navy morale. Their mission is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.
Seattle Mariners Target Cubs Outfielder Seiya Suzuki for Offensive Reinforcement
The Seattle Mariners are facing offensive struggles and potential trades ahead of the MLB deadline present an opportunity for improvement, with the Chicago Cubs potentially being a trade partner. Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, hitting .261/.332/.461 with 13 home runs this season, could provide a boost to the Mariners' lineup, offering a 123 wRC+ making him a valuable addition. Despite defensive concerns, Suzuki's strong offensive numbers and hitting abilities make him a desirable option for the Mariners.
Seahawks fans can gleefully snicker at the current misery of the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are currently in a position to compete for a Super Bowl victory more than the Seattle Seahawks are. The 49ers have been to two Super Bowls in the last five seasons and lost both. Seattle hasn't been to the Super Bowl since the 2014 season. But what we see now certainly is not going to last forever.
Mock Mariners-Orioles trade would give Seattle an unexpected solution at first base
We are in the midst of the most frustrating stretch of Mariners baseball we have seen in a while. This team is 100% reliant upon the starting pitching and barring a complete game shutout, they just can't win games. The offense isn't producing at all, and this has caused Dipoto to start to make some drastic moves, rightfully so. Ty France was designated for assignment on Monday and after a couple of injuries to Julio Rodriguez and JP Crawford, the team is now extremely reliant upon quite a few young, unproven hitters.
This Week in A&E: An R&B Festival, Mosaic, and Irish Music Week
Beloved Tacoma arts and culture festival Mosaic is taking place from noon-7 p.m. July 27-28 at Wright Park. The nearly 40-year-old community tradition will include performances from community groups held both days on two stages, a kids’ zone, and more. Find out more at the festival's event page. R&B...
Fire Destroys 25 Tiny Homes In Seattle Shelter, Leaving 28 People Homeless
In the early hours of last Thursday morning, a devastating fire engulfed a Seattle shelter made up of 25 tiny homes, leaving 28 individuals displaced. The Seattle Fire Department successfully extinguished the flames, but the impact on the residents and the community is substantial. Although the flames also damaged a...
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