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Michael Penix Jr. unlikely to start vs Seahawks in Week 7
If you were hoping to see some of the top rookie quarterbacks play against the Seattle Seahawks this year, you might be disappointed with a couple. Last week, it was announced the New England Patriots are likely to start veteran journeyman Jacoby Brissett instead of No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye in Week 2 when the Seahawks travel to Foxboro. Now, it seems Seattle won’t see another (familiar face) rookie quarterback. D. Orlando Ledbetter told Tacoma News Tribune’s Gregg Bell that former Washington Huskies standout Michael Penix Jr. is not slated to start against the Seahawks. The plan for now is...
Seattle City Council approves harsher penalties for illegal street racing
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council in an 8-1 vote passed emergency legislation on Tuesday meant to crack down on illegal street racing. The newly passed ordinance establishes a $500 civil infraction against the registered owner of a vehicle participating in illegal street racing. Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka successfully included an amendment that increases the fine to $800 for a second infraction, and $1,500 for third and subsequent infractions. ...
Local Businesswoman to Serve on SBA's Regulatory Fairness Board
Colleen Echohawk, CEO of Native-owned lifestyle brand Eighth Generation, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Regulatory Fairness Board. The Regulatory Fairness Board advises the SBA’s Office of Ombudsman on matters of federal regulatory concern to small businesses. The Office of Ombudsman works with small businesses to help them navigate federal regulatory issues.
HANG WITH CAPPS IN SEATTLE; GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS
If anyone knows a good time at or away from the dragstrip, it’s Ron Capps. The three-time champion will be racing at Pacific Raceways this weekend at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, and after racing hours, he’ll be at Muckleshoot Casino Resort as part of a week-long partnership. The...
Jerry Dipoto Gives Concerning Answer on How Seattle Mariners Will Handle Trade Deadline
Speaking on Seattle Sports 710 on Wednesday morning, Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto gave a lukewarm and concerning answer about how the Mariners plan to handle the upcoming trade deadline.
HS Sports: WIAA Champions Night With the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners will honor the 2023-24 State Champions in Slowpitch, Fastpitch, and Baseball on Monday, July 22nd. There will be discounted tickets but you must buy the tickets before Friday the 19th at 5 pm. We have a link below that’ll take you directly to the tickets. At...
Seattle Nice: Is Civility Dying in Seattle?
On this week’s episode of Seattle Nice, we ask whether recent graffiti targeting Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo—which said, among other things, “Fuck Tanya Woo—Get Her Out” and “Tanya Woo Hates Black People”—is another sign of what Sandeep has described as a new era of “toxicity” in Seattle politics.
Projected national college football passing leaders for 2024 season
By Carter Bahns, 247Sports: A surefire method to achieve Heisman Trophy candidacy is to stand among college football’s passing leaders at the end of the regular season. In the modern game, there is no more important piece of a roster than a signal-caller who can air it out at an explosive and consistent level, and those players who rank the highest in yardage are often the ones to earn individual hardware and take their teams to special seasons.
Olympics: Jonas Ecker and Aaron Small Profile
Jonas Ecker is 23 and is a canoeist from Bellingham. Ecker attended Sehome and is now attending the University of Washington to study marine biology. His partner will be Aaron Small who is from Seattle, went to high school at Roosevelt, and also attended the University of Washington. Small is an impressive athlete in the world of sprint kayak and is also 23 years old. Ecker and Small have become the first duo in 20 years the U.S. men have qualified a Kayak Double to compete in the Olympics. Ecker and Small broke out in 2022 when they raced in a double kayak for the first time at the international level and placed 7th at the Senior Worlds in the Men’s K2 500m. Then, they earned the bronze medal at the U23 Worlds in the Men’s K2 500m. Just to qualify for the team, they needed to win the Men’s K2 500m event at the 2024 Americas Continental Olympic Qualifier and the Canoe Sprint Pan American Championships and they did just that.
Seattle App-Based Workers And Restaurants Rally For Revisions To PayUp Ordinance
A comprehensive compromise bill awaits a vote as Seattle’s app-based workers and restaurant owners sit on the steps of Seattle City Hall, urging councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Cathy Moore to accept a compromise measure revising the Delivery Pay Ordinance and stem the losses associated with the new law. Seattle’s PayUp ordinance, which went into effect on January 13, 2023, requires large app-based delivery companies, like UberEATS and DoorDash, to pay drivers a minimum wage. The ordinance mandates that drivers are to be paid at least $0.44 per minute, $0.74 per mile, and $5 per delivery offer.
Key points of the Bloomberg Green Festival in Seattle
Seattle, Washington – Marking a major turning point in the city’s persistent dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Seattle was the host for the Bloomberg Green Festival. The event showcased creative ideas and solutions meant to address climate change to participants from across the country. Starting with a...
Boeing Seattle workers pass strike sanction vote, union says
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing's Washington state factory workers voted by more than 99% in favor of a strike mandate, their union said on Wednesday evening, as they seek a 40% raise in their first full negotiation with the planemaker in 16 years.
Brady's Take: Perhaps the Alex Rodriguez and Seattle Mariners' Fans Fences Can Be Mended
As a longtime fan, I've never wanted to forgive Alex Rodriguez for leaving the Seattle Mariners. After hearing him speak on Seattle Sports 710 on Tuesday, the healing has started for me, and I bet it has for others as well.
Seahawks Sign Deep-Threat WR Before Start of Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in another wide receiver into training camp. As reported by Pro Football Network’s James Larsen, the Seahawks are signing wide receiver Marcus Simms. The 6-foot, 26-year-old receiver most recently starred for the UFL’s Michigan Panthers. “The Seattle Seahawks plan to sign All-#UFL @USFLPanthers...
First look at former Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner in a Commanders uniform
When future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner returned to Seattle after a one-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams, Seahawks fans were likely thankful they’d never have to see Wagner play in another uniform. Unfortunately, that reality did not come to pass. For the second time in three...
“Just because you can’t see symptoms…”: A story from a Long COVID Clinic
As the Primary Care Medical Director for the University of Washington Long COVID Clinic, Dr. Nikki Gentile supports patients and also studies the effects of long COVID, focusing on pain. In this comic strip, she shares some of the challenges facing patients and offers suggestions to help patients manage symptoms.
Kirk Adams Honored With Henry Viscardi Achievement Award
Kirk Adams ’19 (GSLC, PhD) was recently honored with the prestigious recognition of a 2024 Henry Viscardi Achievement Award. The international award recognizes individuals with disabilities who have demonstrated significant accomplishments and dedication to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and the overall disability community. Kirk Adams is...
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