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Seahawks' Macdonald shares what makes him click, how his relationship with players has evolved
SEATTLE — In the six months since Mike Macdonald was hired to shepherd the Seattle Seahawks into the post-Pete Carroll era, the players have been learning the new boss' idiosyncrasies and adjusting to his new mindset. Like, for one, many players have called Macdonald a "nerd" in the lead-up...
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen takes brutal shot at NFL fans on social media
Riq Woolen never seemed like the kind of player that listened to fans. He mostly just played and didn't say much. Sure, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback could be funny at times of social media, but he never seemed to take aim on football fans who Woolen felt disrespected him. That is until this week when a fan called Woolen out for his 2023 tackling issues.
Seattle nonprofit helping people with intellectual, developmental disabilities prepare for mainstream life
SEATTLE — As she chops carrots in a cooking class, Colleen McMurry sees the bigger picture. She is putting together the ingredients for a fulfilling life. "I like anything with cooking," McMurry said. "It's an important thing to know how to do." McMurry dreams of one day working in...
Police seek prolific theft suspect in Pierce County, reselling stolen equipment
FIRCREST, Wash. - Fircrest Police are asking for your help to find a prolific thief wanted for multiple crimes. Nikolay Nikolayvich Laskovtsov, 39, has multiple felony warrants for his arrest. Pierce County prosecutors have charged him with first-degree trafficking in stolen property and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Those...
Cheer on these local athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
SEATTLE — Dozens of local athletes and coaches with ties to western Washington are traveling to Paris, France, to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here is a round-up of names to watch out for and cheer on at home. Marisa Howard. Track and Field, women’s steeplechase. Hometown:...
“A Shameful Legacy of Defund the Police”: Council Blames Protests, COVID for Current Public Safety Issues
Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr says she supports a new kind of secure detention for drug users, while City Attorney Davison blames jail booking restrictions for persistent problems downtown. Members of the Seattle City Council outdid each other calling for more police, more jail, and harsher punishments for people, like...
Blockbuster trade proposal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr after Mariners Ty France decision
In a rather surprising move, the Seattle Mariners outrighted a fan favorite, Ty France, Monday morning. The 30-year-old first baseman enjoyed a breakout season in 2021 and continued it with an All-Star campaign in 2022. Since then, France has really struggled to capture that same level of play. In 88 games in 2024, France was slashing .223/.312/.350 with just eight home runs.
Seattle Mariners vs. LA Angels, probable pitchers and starting lineups, July 23
After last night's painful game, a new lineup emerges. Locklear replaces Ty France (DFA'd) at 1B; Vosler replaces Mitch Garver at DH; Moore replaces Crawford (IL) at SS; and Marlowe replaces Haniger at RF. Robles is also replacing J. Rodriguez (IL) at CF. Probable pitchers for today's game between the...
1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade
The Toronto Blue Jays may or may not trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but one first-place team appears to be a logical suitor if they do. In an appearance on MLB Network’s “MLB Central” Monday, Jon Heyman suggested that the Seattle Mariners could be a landing spot for Guerrero if the Blue Jays trade him. Heyman... The post 1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Construction of new Moses Lake elementary school will proceed despite budgetary issues
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has temporarily paused the construction of Elementary 12 in Mae Valley as it works with federal and state agencies to secure water certificates. These certificates will allow the district to use lake water for irrigation instead of city water, marking the final step before purchasing the land for the new school. Despite recent budget issues, the construction project will proceed once the land purchase is finalized.
Spokane City Council declines resolution supporting enforcing homeless camping law
(The Center Square) – The Spokane City Council on Monday declined an opportunity to call on the police department to commit to enforcing a voter-approved law banning camping in much of the city. The city council deferred Councilmember Jonathan Bingle’s resolution indefinitely, meaning it might not see the light of day again, despite so many taking issue over the lack of enforcement regarding Proposition 1. Last November, 75% of those...
Bike paths on both sides of Columbia to close for boat races starting July 24
TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Bike paths along the Pasco and Kennewick sides of the Columbia River will be closed for Water Follies starting Wednesday, July 24. The path through Columbia Park on the Kennewick side of the river will be closed from the Blue Bridge to Edison Street from 6 p.m. on July 24 through 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, according to the Tri-City Water Follies.
New! Bighorn Fire | SE of Bickleton, WA | 1
(L) Photo Credit: Justin Ramsay, Asst. Chief of Lyle F&R #4. The Bighorn Fire is located between Middle Road and East Road and burning in Pine Creek Canyon just north of the Solar farm. Start Date. It started on July 22, 2024, on Monday around 1307 hours PT from an...
Yakima County Sheriff's Office seeking public's help locating suspect in homicide
YAKIMA - In the early morning of July 3rd, 2024, Yakima County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the 100 block of Bridgeview Rd in Grandview for a report of a man who was shot. Deputies arrived and attempted lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the man later died. Detectives and crime...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight West White Swan Fire
WHITE SWAN- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the West White Swan Fire burning within Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation tribal land and in Yakima County, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal...
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