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Three teens — ages 13, 14 — arrested for brandishing handguns at Chinatown Seafair Parade
Seattle police arrested three teens — two 14-year-olds and one 13-year-old — during the Chinatown Seafair Parade on Sunday for having and displaying loaded guns. The boys were caught near the intersection of South Weller Street and 7th Avenue South. “The Seafair Parade has hundreds, if not thousands...
Ron Capps Reflects on First Round Incident at NHRA Northwest Nationals in Seattle
Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps walked away unscathed from a violent explosion in the opening round of eliminations Sunday at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. The incident occurred after Capps pedaled his Ron Capps Motorsports hot rod numerous times in an attempt to regain traction in his first-round battle with Funny Car veteran Gary Densham. Capps’ fight to reach the finish line first came to an end when the 12,000-horsepower engine let go, launching his Funny Car body into the air at Pacific Raceways outside Seattle.
Man who crashed into a hay field near Adna on Friday charged with felony DUI
A Chehalis man who crashed his vehicle into a hay field on state Route 6 near Adna early Friday morning has been charged with a felony DUI. Brandon Adam Davis, 27, was arrested and booked
Vietnam Veteran honored with Quilt of Valor in Chelan Valley ceremony
CHELAN—Vietnam veteran Daniel Smith was honored with a handmade quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, which recognized his military service and contributions to the community. The Lake Chelan Valley chapter of the foundation presented Smith, a member of VFW Post 6853, with a red, white, and blue comforter...
More than 700,000 acres of wildfire ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Rock legend once called 'best guitar player in the world' dies at 81
Jerry Miller, a guitar great and founding member of the iconic 1960s rock band Moby Grape, has died at 81, Deadline reported. The outlet said that Miller died Saturday night, July 20, in Tacoma, Washington. No cause of death has been given. “Sadly, I have to relate that the great...
Existing Building Is Reimagined as a Modern Grocery Store
Cushing Terrell partnered with longtime client, Metropolitan Market, to bring its global-inspired take on grocery to the rapidly transforming Crown Hill neighborhood of North Seattle. The new location transformed a 30-plus-year-old building into a beautiful, modern shopping destination—one that both fits the context of the up-and-coming neighborhood and ties into Metropolitan Market’s high-end brand.
4th Annual Shakespeare in the Park
Delta Neighborhood Association’s Shakespeare in the Park will take place this Saturday, July 27th, at 6pm. The tradition continues–this is the 4th annual showing. This year, Seattle Shakespeare will be performing The Two Gentleman of Verona. Here’s a description of the play:. The Two Gentlemen of Verona...
Fall reservations for WA ferry routes open Tuesday
SEATTLE - Vehicle reservations for the Washington State Ferries (WSF) fall 2024 schedule opens on Tuesday, a way for travelers to save a spot on several routes. Fall reservations officially open at 10 a.m. on July 23. They can be made for the Port Townsend/Coupeville and Anacortes/San Juan Islands ferry routes running between September 22 to December 28.
Tacoma woman sentenced to 82 years for deadly arson spree and murder
TACOMA, Wash. — A woman responsible for a deadly arson spree around Tacoma in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced Tuesday morning to about 82 years in prison. Earlier this month, a jury found Sarah Ramey, 45, guilty of murder, 13 counts of arson, two counts of attempted arson, burglary, identity theft and motor vehicle theft. In total, Ramey faced 27 counts.
Introducing Yarn Dragon: Pike Place Market Craftsperson Turned Shop Owner
Pike Place Market is excited to welcome Yarn Dragon to our Mezzanine Level. The colorful shop across from Northwest Tastings and the Miniature Car Dealer in Pike Place Market’s Lower Levels had their grand opening on July 13, quickly becoming a must-stop destination for yarn enthusiasts. However, owner Jonathan Berner is no stranger to Pike Place Market.
Jerry Miller, Co-Founding Guitarist of Moby Grape, Dies at 81
Jerry Miller, co-founder and guitarist of 1960s San Francisco rock band Moby Grape, died on Saturday, July 20, in Tacoma, Washington. He was 81. A Moby Grape Facebook fan page broke the news, according to a report from Deadline. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” the post reads. “Jo...
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