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Ballard Nail Studio closes permanently
The Ballard Nail Studio at 5615 24th Ave NW has just closed its doors permanently. The news came suddenly via a note on the studio’s door, in which they announced that they’d close on July 1 after a decade in business. “This sudden change is happening rather uanexpectedly...
The Seattle Seahawks’ Former 4th-Round Pick Is Still Part of the Competition for a Starting Spot on the Offensive Line
The Seattle Seahawks’ interior offensive line struggled last season. Their primary starters were LG Damien Lewis, C Evan Brown, and RG Phil Haynes. All three departed in free agency, as Lewis signed with the Carolina Panthers, Brown signed with the Arizona Cardinals, and Haynes remains unsigned. The Seahawks plan...
Brady's Take: Mariners Obviously Need More From Their Core
We can talk all we want about the trade deadline acquisitions that the Seattle Mariners need to make, but the bottom line is this: If the guys they've counted on and deemed as their leaders don't produce, it won't matter one bit.
Seahawks Send Ex-QB Russell Wilson A Gift Ahead Of First Steelers Training Camp
Whatever hard feelings that lingered after Russell Wilson’s departure from the Seattle Seahawks have apparently subsided. As he prepares for his first training camp as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 35-year-old quarterback revealed Tuesday on social media that his former team had sent him ...
PHOTOS: DeAunte Damper Gives Call to Action at Seattle Pride 50
Seattle Pride's 50th anniversary was a vibrant tapestry of joy, reflection, and activism, captured beautifully through the lens Henry Wei. This milestone event, held at Westlake and Fourth, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate five decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights. The festivities were a testament to the power...
Olympia police arrest suspects who steal puppies, bear spray owners
Olympia police officers arrested two people accused of robbing owners of their puppies last week. According to an X post by the Olympia Police Department (OPD), the two suspects bear-sprayed the owners and then stole their three puppies. OPD said the owners knew the thieves and told officers who to...
Demetrius DuBose Football Camp: A Celebration of Community and Legacy
On a bright and hopeful day, the Demetrius DuBose Football Camp at Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District brought together a diverse and enthusiastic group of individuals, all united by a shared purpose: to honor Demetrius DuBose's legacy and promote a message of peace and community unity. This event was not just about football; it was a testament to the strength and spirit of the community that Demetrius loved and served.
Washington allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses
SEATTLE — A new law went into effect Monday, July 1 that allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses. It's thanks partially to the hard work of the Communities for Our Colleges coalition - a non-profit that advocated for the bill. Four women from the coalition have spent...
Sprinkle Says UW Rebuild Made Him Drop Zags Game
The University of Washington basketball roster turnover -- with more than three-quarters of the players replaced -- led to new coach Danny Sprinkle pulling out of the annual Gonzaga rivalry basketball game, at least for now, he said on a Monday podcast. Sprinkle was left with just senior center Franck Kepnang, senior forward Wilhelm Breidenbach and redshirt freshman forward Chris King on scholarship and nothing else when he replaced the fired Mike Hopkins, forcing him to bring in 10 transfers and recruits. As a newly hired coach, he then exercised a contract clause to pull out of Gonzaga games this...
Electronic duo ODESZA to perform at Gorge Amphitheatre this weekend
QUINCY - GRAMMY-nominated electronic music duo ODESZA is set to return to their roots in Washington for an extraordinary three-day performance this weekend. The event is scheduled at the Gorge Amphitheatre, known globally for its breathtaking beauty, during the 4th of July weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, July 4-6. ODESZA, originating from Bellingham and comprising Western Washington University alumni Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills, will headline the event, marking it as the grand finale of their "The Last Goodbye Tour."
St. Alban’s hosting popup food distribution in Edmonds July 10
Edmonds’ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will host a popup food distribution truck from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 at the church. The food will be available for those in need, as part of the church’s commitment to respond to food insecurity in the community. Available food will...
Officials cut ribbon for new Edmonds College fuselage lab
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and several local and state elected officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the grand opening of Edmonds College’s new fuselage lab, located at the Washington Aerospace Training & Research (WATR) Center at Paine Field. This state-of-the-art facility will provide students with hands-on training using a Boeing 767 Tanker fuselage.
Holy Mole-eee! Human-Dug Tunnel Creates Everett Road Sinkhole
Moles are known for digging in peoples' yards and plowing through dirt. But in Everett, apparently a human 'mole' dug under a busy roadway. Yesterday DOT crews were busy fixing and filling a tunnel-like hole that caused a sizeable sink in State Route 529 near Marine View Drive. WSDOT (Washington...
Mayor Korthuis vetoes Lynden fluoridation ban
Ordinance to ban fluoride in city’s drinking water narrowly passed 4-3 The Lynden City Council on July 1 passed an ordinance to ban the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water. The contentious issue had been debated for months by the council and was approved by a vote of 4-3. (“In Lynden, faucets turn amid a water fluoridation debate” Salish Current, March 22, 2024)
Two Nights of Fireworks Celebrations in Manson and Chelan
Fireworks over Manson Bay on July 4th and from Don Morse Park in Chelan on July 6th. Locals and visitors alike will once again be treated to two quality Lake Chelan Valley fireworks shows in celebration of the 4th of July. The community of Manson is gearing up for the...
LIVE MUSIC ROUNDUP 7/03/24 – 7/17/24
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