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Seahawks Could Cut QB Geno Smith in Favor of ‘Younger Option’ in 2025: Insider
The Seattle Seahawks have made it clear that Geno Smith is the team’s starting quarterback this season, but the Pro Bowler’s future beyond 2024 remains murky. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar wrote that Smith is entering a “make or break” season with Pete Carroll no longer as the Seahawks’ head coach. If Seattle moves on from Smith in 2025, Sam Howell or another “younger” quarterback could take over the offense, Dugar wrote.
Seattle may jolt electric rates due to high demand as state pushes electrification
(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle is expecting rates for City Light customers to rise 5.4% next year due to increasing demand, extreme weather, and impacts of low-water flow on hydroelectric generation capacity, even as the state continues to push for a total transition to clean energy.
Following Chehalis HR manager’s retirement, city also seeking new clerk and city manager’s administrative assistant
In late June, the City of Chehalis announced it was looking for a new human resources (HR) manager as Glenn Schaffer retired after 17 years of working for the city. While the city has received applications from several candidates for the position, it is now also looking for a new city clerk, according to a City of Chehalis news release, following Chehalis City Clerk Kassi Bateman’s decision to leave.
REPORT: The Seattle Seahawks Placed their 3rd-Year Offensive Lineman on the PUP List Ahead of Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks hope both starting offensive tackles can stay healthy after both players missed some time last season due to injuries. Their left tackle missed three games, while their right tackle missed 11. Stone Forsythe filled in at LT, while Jake Curhan, Forsythe (again), and Jason Peters filled in at RT.
Seattle mayor proposed $1.7M in hiring freeze savings to boost public safety
(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has proposed $1.7 million to go toward a public safety initiatives as part of his proposed mid-year supplemental budget package. The money would come from savings generated by a hiring freeze Harrell announced earlier this year, as well as anticipated healthcare cost savings. The money would go to recruiting and training general public safety staff, abating dangerous buildings, and improving sexual assault investigations. Harrell’s office said these investments will be net revenue neutral. ...
New Bobby Wagner look might make some Seahawks fans sick
The first time Bobby Wagner left was difficult. He was released by the Seattle Seahawks in 2022 and he eventually signed with the Los Angeles Rams. While with LA, Wagner once again was named Second-Team All-Pro. The Rams released Wagner last offseason and he came back to Seattle last year.
'People are stressed' | Poll shows voters are increasingly concerned over the state of democracy
WASHINGTON — A KING 5 exclusive Washington poll shows protecting democracy is one of the top election issues for voters going into the November election. This survey was conducted last week in partnership with the Seattle Times and UW's Center for an Informed Public. This survey included 900 Washington adults and was conducted before a gunman opened fire on Former President Donald Trump.
Teen Hospitalized, Suspects Sought After Drive-By Shooting in Everett, Says Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
A 17-year-old boy was injured in a drive-by shooting that unfolded Saturday afternoon in the suburban streets of Snohomish County, as reported by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place specifically in the 600 block of 124th Street Southwest in Everett. KING5 noted that the young man was promptly transported to the hospital, suffering from gunshot wounds incurred during the assault.
Get to know new MLT Parks Supervisor Celina Williams
Mountlake Terrace “feels like a second home or a backyard” to new Mountlake Terrace Parks Supervisor Celina Williams. Prior to joining the city in May, she had enjoyed spending time at Lake Ballinger and played disc golf at Terrace Creek Park. “I’ve been recreating here and drive past the city all the time, so it’s felt like a very natural fit,” she says.
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