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‘Bait and switch’: The controversy over turning old WA churches into affordable housing
TACOMA, Wash. - A months-long fight in Tacoma’s north end over the controversial conversion of a historic church into affordable housing is entering the appeals process. Seven days are left to contend a decision by the city’s Planning Director, Peter Huffman, that would allow the project to move forward but would reduce the number of residents allowed from 51 to 29.
Seattle's Downtown Activation Plan is a 'roaring success' one year later, city leaders say
SEATTLE — It's been one year since Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced his Downtown Activation Plan to make the city safer and more welcoming. On Wednesday, the city hosted a roundtable to give an update on the progress. City leaders said they're on the right track with the plan.
The N-word: Talauna Reed responds about her time on the Olympia School Board
Two weeks after being appointed to the Olympia School Board [in October 2022], I attended the Washington State School Directors' Association WSSDA Conference in Spokane, WA. I was nervous, because I was brand new and I was going to be speaking with my colleagues for the first since my appointment. I traveled with my partner. After attending workshops all day, the Directors met with Superintendent Patrick Murphy for dinner at an Italian Restaurant. Director Clifthorne did not make the trip due to Covid.
Washington State Garlic Fest returns to the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds this weekend
With the Southwest Washington Fair now over, the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds will now host the 2024 Washington State Garlic Fest beginning Friday, Aug. 23 and running through Sunday, Aug. 25.
Jarrod Hogue Begins Presidency at Clatsop Community College
Cover Image: Board of Education Chair Ed Johnson shakes hands with Jarrod Hogue after signing the contract papers making Hogue the new president of CCC. Clatsop Community College is pleased to announce that Jarrod Hogue has been named the new president of the college. The CCC Board of Education unanimously approved President Hogue’s contract on August 20, 2024, with an official start date of August 21, 2024. The contract was signed during a brief ceremony attended by Board of Education Chair Ed Johnson and President Hogue.
Savers Value Village to Open 18,000 SQFT New Store at Former Bartell Drugs Location in Redmond
The former Bartell Drugs store, located near Redmond Town Center at 7370 170th Ave. NE, is set to welcome a new tenant after being vacant since late 2023. Savers Value Village, a Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain, has submitted permit applications to occupy the 18,000-square-foot space, according to a report in the Puget Sound Business Journal.
“Enough to Kill 1 Million People”: Historic Minnesota Fentanyl Bust Sends Washington Man to Prison
Minneapolis, MN (KROC-AM News)- A historic fentanyl bust in Minnesota nearly two years ago has resulted in federal prison time for a Washington state man. At the time of the drug bust, Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges says the fentanyl-laced pills seized by law enforcement could kill one million people.
Caitlin Clark's 'Spicy' Incident With Skylar Diggins-Smith Draws Blunt Response From Sue Bird
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in the midst of a five-day break after defeating the Seattle Storm over the past weekend 92-75. The Fever avoided a sweep with their first win over the Storm, losing the initial three matchups. Towards the end of the game, Clark was seen hyping up the ...
A Seattle first at 14th and Union, the Heartwood’s residents can see, touch, and feel the timber — But challenges to affordable housing have trimmed the excitement
In better times, you would hear more about the Heartwood, a recently completed mass-timber affordable apartment building at the core of Capitol Hill and the Central District, that puts its residents in direct contact with a building material more closely connected with the planet and the feelings of home. The...
Low income housing on Bellingham waterfront celebrates grand opening
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – New affordable housing tailored for Bellingham families is coming to the city’s waterfront district. The Mercy Millworks Family Housing facility is celebrating its grand opening at 100 W Laurel St. on Aug. 22. Millworks has brought 83 new affordable and energy efficient apartments to...
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