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Breaching Snake River dams could drop reservoirs, groundwater levels by 100 feet
(The Center Square) – As the Biden administration attempts to gain support for breaching hydroelectric dams in Washington, state and federal agencies are preparing for a study on the potential implications. The Washington State Department of Ecology and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation held two virtual meetings last week to mull over the process and answer questions. The study is one of many commitments made by the Biden Administration in December over decades of litigation regarding Columbia River System Operations. ...
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Man drowns in Seabeck while crabbing from kayak
SEABECK -- A 50-year-old man drowned Monday afternoon in Hood Canal while crabbing from a kayak after he became entangled in a rope attached to a crab pot, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at 5:34 p.m., approximately 500 feet from shore off Bug Alley Place...
A terrible record: 14 kids have fallen from windows in Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash. - A four-year-old girl is recovering after she fell out of a third story window at her Lynnwood home, and county officials worry more incidents are coming soon. Officials with South County Fire report a child fell out of her townhouse window around 8 p.m. on Saturday. The...
Bear conflicts give rise to new strategies in Leavenworth
Leavenworth is a major tourist attraction in the Northwest, drawing more than two million visitors a year. Also drawn to Leavenworth: Black bears, the native Cascades animals who normally shy away from people, but can become habituated over time by the easy availability of wasted food, unsecured garbage cans and other attractants.
Redfin Reports Newly Built Apartments Are Filling Up at the Slowest Pace Since 2020
There are more new apartments hitting the market than normal. As a result, building owners are competing with one another for tenants, which is limiting how much they can boost prices. SEATTLE–(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Less than half (47%) of newly constructed apartments that were completed in the fourth quarter were...
Fundraiser started for 15-year-old shot in face in Auburn Saturday
Brandon Bodine is asking the community for help on GoFundMe after his 15-year-old nephew, Talon, was shot in the face in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 29, 2024. According to Bodine, Talon was with his friends playing basketball into the wee hours as they always did. The shooting happened on their way home.
Former Lady Vols’ WNBA results for July 1
Two former Lady Vols competed in the WNBA on Monday. Seattle defeated Dallas, 95-71, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Jordan Horston started at guard for the Storm. She recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes. Horston converted 4-of-8 field goal attempts. Mercedes Russell totaled seven points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal for Seattle in 19 minutes. She converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-of-1 free throw attempts. Horston played for Tennessee from 2019-23 under head coaches Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper. Horston was a first-round selection (No. 9 overall) by the Storm in the 2023 WNBA draft. Russell played for the Lady Vols from 2013-18 under Warlick. At Tennessee, she is only one of three players to record at least 40 career double-doubles, joining Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw. Russell was a second-round selection (No. 22 overall) by New York in the 2018 WNBA draft.
Seattle's CARE Team Expands with New Hires and Federal Funding Boost
Last Wednesday, June 26, Mayor Bruce Harrell made an announcement at Seattle University that Seattle's Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team will expand its staff and presence throughout the city. "We are expanding CARE citywide seven days a week over the next coming months," Harrell explained. "We will hire...
Woven Seafood & Chophouse Set to Open on Ruston Way Waterfront
The Puyallup Tribe and restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi's new restaurant, Woven Seafood & Chophouse, is set to open July 9 on Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront. Owned by the tribe and managed by the Seattle-based management group Columbia Hospitality, Woven Seafood & Chophouse aims to celebrate the diverse culture of the Puget Sound and reestablish the presence of the Puyallup in its native homeland, a release said.
Nika Muhl Mesmerizes WNBA Fans With Pregame Outfit Before Wings Clash
The Seattle Storm are facing off against the Dallas Wings on Monday in a meaningful WNBA game for both teams. The Wings are just starting to get back on track this season while the Storm are emerging as one of the league's top teams. But, as she tends to do, Storm rookie Nika Muhl ...
Renton faces growing homelessness crisis amid environmental concerns
RENTON, Wash. - Communities across the region are grappling with a homelessness crisis, and this time, the spotlight is on the City of Renton. For at least a month, an encampment has been visible outside the Renton Library, raising concerns about its ecological impact and its effects on children and the elderly.
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