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Tuesday Dots: The Wait is Over
At long last, the EA Sports College Football 25 game is out (on early access, but July 19th for the rest of us):. Christian Caple continues his B1G 101 series, this time diving into Penn State. And what do you know, Penn State’s annual White Out will be vs UW:...
Court documents reveal alleged ‘hate crime’ at Edmonds Ezell’s Chicken restaurant
Snohomish County Superior Court documents are revealing an alleged “hate crime” at an Edmonds business last month. As reported by My Edmonds News, a man brandished a knife and hurled racial insults at two employees of Hispanic descent at the Ezell’s Chicken restaurant at 22019 Hwy 99 in Edmonds.
Seattle City Light to increase rates due to higher demand, rising energy costs
SEATTLE - The Seattle City Light Department recently announced a plan to increase rates for customers amid a growing energy demand and heightened labor costs. Customers could see a 5.4% rate increase in 2025 and 2026, which equates to about an extra $5 per month or $10 per bi-monthly billing cycle for the typical Seattle City Light customer.
New study shows potential health risks related to the Port Townsend paper mill
Environmental health scientists from a federal agency visited Port Townsend last Wednesday, July 10th, to discuss recently published results from a study of the health risks related to the Port Townsend Paper Company. The study’s first and most alarming conclusion stated that breathing sulfur compounds in the air near the...
Seattle Seahawks Receiving Trio Ready to Soar Under New Coordinator Ryan Grubb
Seattle Seahawks aim to elevate their decorated receiving corps' potential under new coordinator Ryan Grubb, despite a historic performance in 2023 by DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The trio achieved milestones, yet the team believes there's room for improvement in their passing offense, ranked 14th in yardage and 20th in touchdowns last season.
Pete Carroll overshadowed by Bill Belichick even at the bitter end
The ending of Pete Carroll's career with the Seattle Seahawks did not seem so amiss. The team surprisingly relieved him of his coaching and Vice President of Football Operations duties and then allowed him to hold his own press conference. That seemed to be the classy - and right - thing to do.
Winemaker Garrett Grubbs propels Tsillan Cellars to unprecedented success
CHELAN — Tsillan Cellars, a pioneering winery in the Lake Chelan region, continues to garner accolades in major wine competitions, solidifying its position as a leading producer in the state's wine industry. Under the guidance of Head Winemaker Garrett Grubbs, who joined the winery in 2021, Tsillan Cellars has...
Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos
The Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade took to the streets on Sunday, July 14 to entertain the crowd with dancing, music, politics and humor. Several dance groups, bands, politicians, dancing horses, the Seafair Pirates and the Seafair Clowns were among those who participated in the parade down Fourth Avenue Sunday afternoon, the third and final day of the July 12-14 festival that attracted thousands of people.
Seattle Mariners Eyeing Brandon Lowe for Second Base Improvement in Trade Talks
The Tampa Bay Rays, once high-fliers, are now facing challenges, losing key players and struggling to maintain their previous form. With a mediocre record of 47-47, they might opt to trade top assets. Seattle Mariners, plagued by issues at second base, could find a solution in Brandon Lowe, a consistent performer for the Rays.
Get moving with free outdoor dance class at Seattle's Volunteer Park
SEATTLE — This year's outdoor class will be Thursday, August 1st at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater. The class is free to the public. It's open to participants of all backgrounds and identities. No dance experience is necessary. Classes are guided by Dance Church teachers, all of whom are professional...
China Airlines Starts Nonstop Seattle-Taipei Flight
Seattle gained another nonstop flight to Taipei, Taiwan, today when China Airlines took off in the early morning hours. China Airlines’ flight marked the fifth new international service at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to launch in 2024. Earlier this year, Sea-Tac welcomed Delta Air Lines’ service to Taipei; Lufthansa’s service to Munich, Germany; Hainan Airlines’ service to Chongqing, China, and Taipei; and Alaska Airlines’ service to Toronto, Canada, according to a news release from the Port of Seattle, which operates the airport.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Man dies after shooting near Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police report a possible suspect in connection with a deadly shooting near Emerald Queen Casino has come forward, but remained out of custody Tuesday. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Monday near the casino’s employee parking lot in the 2,000 block of East 28th Street.
Pipe Break Causing Irrigation Outage In East Wenatchee Area
A pipe break at the Upper Columbia Irrigation District is causing an outage for customers in the East Wenatchee area as the heat wave continues. The district says the break should be fixed by Tuesday after moderate equipment damage was discovered at one of its pumping plants. Orchardists and landowners...
Pickleball Kingdom indoor facility opening in Poulsbo next year
Poulsbo won't have to wait long for the arrival of an indoor pickleball facility, as the city expects a Pickleball Kingdom franchise to swing its doors open in early 2025. Pickleball Kingdom, a company that was born in Chandler, Arizona and describes itself as the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, is slated to take over a former OfficeMax building and current Big 5 Sporting Goods building, both located at 21800 Market Place NW. The adjacent buildings...
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