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RAVE Foundation Raises More Than One Million Dollars at the Born in ’74 Gala, Announcing a New Commitment to Build 26 Additional Soccer Mini-Fields Throughout Washington Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
RENTON, WASH. – Sounders FC and its charitable partner, RAVE Foundation, celebrated their annual fundraising event, which raised over one million dollars in support of the club’s mission to build 26 small fields for free play by the end of 2026 in historically marginalized communities throughout the State of Washington. Presented by Delta Air Lines, RAVE’s Born in ‘74 Gala was held on Thursday, July 18 at the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse in Renton, with more than 600 guests in attendance. At this year’s Gala, RAVE Foundation announced its intention to double the initial goal of building 26 soccer mini-fields to 52 total fields, with the target date of completion in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Long Beach Rodeo back in the saddle
LONG BEACH, Wash. — The 77th annual Long Beach Rodeo, presented by the Peninsula Saddle Club, kicks off Friday evening with a 6:30 p.m. downtown parade. A cowboy breakfast will be served between 7 and 11 a.m. Saturday at the clubhouse, followed by the Northwest Professional Rodeo at 1 p.m. with competitions in bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, breakaway roping, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Announcing this year will be William “Bull” Demers, joined by rodeo clown George Kinter.
Naval helicopter airlifts Olympia man, 11-year-old daughter after spending over 12 hours on Deception Pass trail
KITTITAS CO., Wash. - Thirty-six-year-old Jeffrey Wulf of Olympia and his 11-year-old daughter had to be airlifted from the Deception Pass Trail after Wulf suffered a medical emergency mid-hike. Naval Air Station Whidbey responded to a call from the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office early on July 20 after Kittitas County...
Clark County’s Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal crash in Amboy, closes road
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person is dead and a road is closed amid a fatal crash investigation in Amboy on Sunday. According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911 at 1:26 p.m. to report a collision near 18600 NE 399th Street. The crash involved a car and a motorcycle, with one […]
Watch Krist Novoselic Guest With a Nirvana Tribute Band
The Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana was joined by a special guest on Thursday evening at their show in Vancouver, Washington: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. "Get down here to Georgie's Garage and Grill! Show's about to start! Oh yeah that's right... Somebody else is here!!!" the band wrote on...
Motorcyclist Arrested After 120 MPH High-Speed Chase Through Thurston County Near Lacey
A high-speed motorcycle chase that erupted in Thurston County, east of Lacey, has culminated in the rider's arrest, following their perilous 120 mph evasion of law enforcement, authorities have disclosed. As FOX 13 Seattle reports, the events unfolded early Friday morning when Thurston County Sheriff's deputies tried to stop the motorcyclist, caught speeding at 80 mph in a 50 mph zone, the cyclist instead chose to flee, catapulting through east Lacey before charging north on Meridian Road.
2024 Pro Motocross Round 8 Washougal Results
Welcome to Washougal for round eight of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championship. This track is an absolute staple in the PNW racing scene and fans are here in droves to see the action. Both Chase Sexton and Levi Kitchen (the local boy) swept the motos last weekend and are looking to carry that momentum into today.
Students craft culinary creations for Liberty Theatre fundraiser
ASTORIA — Ana Holen and Elli Rimell, two aspiring culinary arts students, will serve hors d’oeuvres for a 4 p.m. Wednesday fundraising event at the Liberty Theatre McTavish Room. Holen and Rimell are holding the event as part of a senior project. Bites will be served with mocktails...
Mariners waive former All-Star, opening the door for top first-base prospect
The Ty France era is over. On Sunday, the Seattle Mariners placed the former All-Star on waivers, opening the door for prospect Tyler Locklear to take over everyday duties at first base. Ty France has been placed on irrevocable outright waivers. If a team claims him, he is theirs. If he clears, he is still with the Mariners and can be outrighted to the minors. Because of service time, he can refuse the outright assignment— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) July 22, 2024 France has struggled this season, recording eight home runs and 31 RBI while batting .224/.313/.351 in 339 plate appearances. The 29-year-old,...
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Seattle police: Woman shot in both hands in early morning drive-by shooting
Detectives are looking into a Seattle drive-by shooting that happened early Saturday morning. The shooting, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), was in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on 10th Avenue East around 3:09 a.m. ‘Unsettling’: North Seattle shooting wounds 1; neighbors are fed up. Police arrived and found...
Crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party causes multiple people to collapse, attendees say
SEATTLE - This year's Capitol Hill Block Party music festival became so overcrowded Friday that it caused multiple people at the event to collapse, according to those who attended the festival. Several Instagram and Reddit users claim the crowd became especially crammed during Friday's performance by Chappell Roan. Some concertgoers...
Giants acquire veteran pitcher in trade with Mariners
The Giants reinforced their pitching staff with a trade on Sunday. San Francisco announced it acquired veteran right-hander Mike Baumann from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations, the team announced Sunday. Baumann is 3-0 with a 4.41 ERA in 34.2 innings of work across 35 appearances during the...
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