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New Intercity Transit General Manager Emily Bergkamp Shares about Transit Pandemic Experiences
Many people depend on Intercity Transit to get around. When COVID-19 slowed movement to a trickle, bus drivers, support staff and riders were all heartbroken to have the usual exchanges so dramatically interrupted. General Manager Emily Bergkamp came up the ranks of Intercity Transit staff long before COVID and worked through the pandemic challenges before entering her new leadership position. Now, she is leading Intercity Transit in a return to its pre-pandemic operations levels.
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
King County residents can expect warm summer temperatures and sunny skies starting on Independence Day and lasting through the weekend. The upcoming forecast, according to the National Weather Service:. • Wednesday, July 3: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Light and variable wind around...
Tri-Cities…Your Natural Gas Bill Is Going To Skyrocket!
Over the weekend I received a form letter from Cascade Natural Gas, maybe you got one too, that laid out the coming rate increase...and what an increase it is. Even though it was a form letter, it had a touch of personal as it was signed by CGNC President and CEO Nicole Kivisto. In some ways it came across as an apology...in other ways, a warning. Ultimately it was an in depth explanation of what was set to begin with July's bill.
Council appointments delayed until 'later this summer’
Alaskan and West Coast fishery stakeholders are still in the dark as to who will represent them on their regional fishery management councils. The appointments of 22 new and returning members to six of eight of the nation’s councils were announced on June 28 by the US Dept. of Commerce. The Secretary of Commerce appoints council seats from state governors’ lists of nominees. Each serves three-year terms.
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Home Depot fined $1.6M for allegedly selling environmentally harmful refrigerant in Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined The Home Depot Inc. $1.6 million for allegedly selling banned products containing environmentally harmful hydrofluorocarbons despite local regulations.
HopeSparks is Blazing a New Trail in Child Services
Becoming a parent can be daunting for anyone. Late-night feedings, tantrums, changing diapers, and the cost of child care can all contribute to the stress a new parent might feel. But what if the child was born without sight or hearing? What if the child was born prematurely and has a weak immune system, hindering social interaction at a time when it is essential for their development? And what if the child has a blood disease, cancer, or cerebral palsy and requires special medication and equipment — none of which will be cheap?
Investigation into Cowlitz County crash that killed three people continues
It was the expired car tabs on a black 1996 Toyota Camry that tipped off police to pull over Jamesha Solana Berryman, 31, on April 30, officials report. Instead of remaining stopped, police say the Longview resident fled Cowlitz County deputies, crashing into a truck around 8:35 p.m. at the corner of Kelso’s Pacific Avenue and Columbia Street, killing her and her two passengers and injuring the truck’s occupants.
Tacoma Fire chief retires after more than 30 years with the department
TACOMA, Wash — After more than 30 years with the Tacoma Fire Department, and five years leading it, Chief Tory Green has retired. Green said he plans to spend time working on his farm and will likely get a different job in the future. But for now, he is sharing his hopes for the department and the challenges facing it.
NFL analyst predicts shocking player to be Seahawks starting QB in 2025
There should be little question about the Seattle Seahawks' quarterback situation this year. Geno Smith is going to be QB1 and Sam Howell is going to be QB2. Smith has been Seattle's starter for the last two years and his Total QBR in those seasons combined has ranked near the top of the league. He has been good, if not great.
Nika Muhl Mesmerizes WNBA Fans With Pregame Outfit Before Wings Clash
The Seattle Storm are facing off against the Dallas Wings on Monday in a meaningful WNBA game for both teams. The Wings are just starting to get back on track this season while the Storm are emerging as one of the league's top teams. But, as she tends to do, Storm rookie Nika Muhl ...
Washington allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses
SEATTLE — A new law went into effect Monday, July 1 that allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses. It's thanks partially to the hard work of the Communities for Our Colleges coalition - a non-profit that advocated for the bill. Four women from the coalition have spent...
Matt Bowman Opts Out Of Deal With Mariners
Reliever Matt Bowman exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mariners, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link). Seattle granted him his release rather than call him to the MLB bullpen. That sends Bowman back to free agency, a fairly common occurrence over...
Proposed statue of Seahawks great would be perfect at entrance of Lumen Field
The Seattle Seahawks have been in business since 1976. In that time, the team has been to three Super Bowls and they have won one. Seattle has not had long stretches of being putrid, but they have had sustained runs of being mediocre. The good part is that for most...
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