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One of last Buffalo Soldiers had Jefferson County ties
William Jones was one of the last Buffalo Soldiers. He was a U.S. Army master sergeant, prisoner of war in Korea and founder of the 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Museum in Tacoma, Kan. Jones was born on July 15, 1918, to farmers Joseph Jones and Elizabeth Betty...
New park named for Dr. Joye Hardiman
Tacoma city government has seized an opportunity to honor one of our city’s most respected and influential community members. Through the Tacoma City Council’s unanimous passage of Resolution No. 41509 on Aug. 13, a parcel of city-owned property at 1505 S. 5th St. will now be named Dr. W. Joye Hardiman Park.
Vietnam Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor in heartfelt ceremony
CHELAN — In a ceremony held Thursday, two Vietnam War veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor, recognizing their service and sacrifices decades after their return home. Kathy and Larry Seureau, both distinguished military veterans, received handcrafted quilts from the Lake Chelan Quilts of Valor group, a local chapter of the national Quilts of Valor Foundation. The presentation took place as part of an ongoing effort to acknowledge the contributions of Vietnam-era veterans.
Two retired WA ferries set sail for Ecuador, ending Puget Sound legacy
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - After years of sitting idle, two decommissioned Washington State ferries are being towed across 3,700 miles of open ocean to their final destination in Ecuador. The vessels, the Klahoya and Elwha, were sold for $100,000 each in a deal that Washington State Ferries (WSF) officials describe...
DoorDash spends over $1M to fight Seattle minimum wage law
DoorDash has spent more than $1 million since January lobbying to repeal Seattle's minimum wage law for app-based delivery drivers, according to city records. Why it matters: The minimum wage ordinance has been a topic of intense debate since it took effect in January, with DoorDash and UberEats responding with new fees that some restaurants and drivers say have caused them to lose business.
Man drowned girlfriend because she was ‘acting weird,’ then stuffed ball down her throat ‘to fix her jaw,’ cops say
A Seattle man has been arrested for allegedly drowning his girlfriend while high on molly because she was “acting weird,” according to police. Andy Chu, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of Zoey Suyun He, who was visiting her boyfriend from Hawaii, according to KHON2. Police reportedly found He on August 10 with an ice pack on her neck, a block supporting the back of her head, and a “heavy white ball lodged in her throat” in addition to a substance later identified as Acai powder all over her body.
Fundraiser launched for local Real Estate Broker Rick Sands as he battles critical lung condition in ICU
Rick Sands – a well-known member of the area business community – is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after being admitted to the ER last Monday with a severe, unidentified lung condition. Sands works as a Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX All City in Burien. Sands’...
Evacuations Reduced To Level 2 In Stehekin From Pioneer Fire
Evacuation notices from the Pioneer Fire for the town of Stehekin have been reduced to Level 2. Chelan County Emergency Management announced the downgrade from Level 3 Sunday for the Stehekin Valley, from High Bridge south to Adams Point. All areas to the south of Adams Point are at Level...
Mountlake Terrace Library Book Group to discuss ‘Still Life’ Sept. 3
The Mountlake Terrrace Library’s Second Tuesday Book Group will meet on the first Tuesday in September to accommodate the Arts of the Terrace show the following week. The group, which will gather in the small meeting room from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, will discuss Still Life by Sarah Winman.
Sandlot Cinemas showing ‘Migration’ at Lynndale Park Aug. 22
The City of Lynnwood is once again hosting Sandlot Cinemas, with a showing of Migration Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Lynndale Park Ballfield, 18927 72nd Ave. W. The city says there will be free, fun activities starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the movie. Bring chairs and blankets to the...
Seattle to Transition from Sunny Skies to Showers, Possible Thunderstorms in Weekly Forecast
As Seattle residents enjoy a mostly sunny sky with temperatures peaking near 76 degrees today, the city is bracing for a potential shift in weather patterns. The latest report indicates a 30 percent likelihood of rain after 4am tonight, transforming the clear conditions into mostly cloudy skies, with a cooler low around 61 degrees as south winds blow at 7 to 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Bill Gates flags off first-ever India Day celebrations in Seattle
Seattle, Aug 17 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder and renowned philanthropist Bill Gates flagged off the first-ever India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area, describing India as a “global leader” with breakthrough innovations in various sectors. Attending the event as the Guest of Honour at the invitation of the...
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