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Washington Flash Flood Alert: Intense Storms Expected Over the Weekend
Spokane, WA – Flash Flood Watches have been issued for several counties in Washington State as a series of thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous conditions this weekend. The National Weather Service in Spokane has warned that flash flooding is likely in areas, particularly in Chelan, Okanogan, Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, and Skamania counties.
Retired WA state ferries sold for $100,000 each, heading to South America
SEATTLE - Two Washington State Ferries vessels are heading to Ecuador after a combined 100 years of service in Puget Sound. The Elwha and Klahowya have been out of commission since 2020 and 2017, respectively. WSF say the sale will alleviate costs and staffing concerns associated with storing and moving the old ferries around their docks.
500+-Unit Residential Tower in Seattle Pauses Development
Although a 46-story residential tower planned for Seattle’s Pike Place Market area has finally secured its master-use permit, the project is on hold indefinitely. According to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal, Kevin Corbett, CEO of developer Plus Investment (USA), has cited rising crime concerns as a public safety issue that prevents the project from moving forward. The tower, located at 1516 2nd Ave., was originally planned as a for-sale condo project but could pivot to a for-rent building.
Popular Ballard breakfast restaurant will close in September
SEATTLE — A popular breakfast spot in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood said it is closing its doors next month. The Fat Hen, located at 1418 NW 70th St., posted on social media that it will be closing on Sept. 13. "Thank you to everyone that has lended their support of...
Slog AM: Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Pro-Palestine Protesters, Sonya Massey's Family Makes Demands, Harris Leads in Swing States
Perfect: As someone who is becoming more and more appreciative of cloud cover, I am really looking forward to the weather today. This morning will start out mostly cloudy with temperatures in the mid 60s. The sun should come out a little more around noon, and temperatures will continue to rise until we hit the low 70s. Perfect day to wear big pants, little top.
Puyallup’s South Hill team represents the Northwest in Little League World Series
This is one of those cases when just appearing is a big victory. Puyallp’s South Hill Little League team makes its World Series premiere Friday afternoon. “You try to put yourself in all the right places to give them the right opportunities,” South Hill coach Derek Jennings told KIRO Newsradio. “It takes so much luck and just being in the right place at the right time. And, it’s nothing you can really, you can really put into words.”
Sohal Hotels Sells 117-Room Hotel in Marysville for $26.5MM
The Puget Sound region has seen another hotel property trade hands with the sale of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham in Marysville. According to Snohomish County public records, the buyer was an entity affiliated with Jaye Enterprises Inc., and the seller was an entity affiliated with Sohal Hotels. The sales price was $26.5 million, or about $226,495 per room.
Guaranteed income being studied on Olympic Peninsula
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Preparing for lunchtime is the calm before the storm for Haley Hogerson. She looks through her Port Angeles apartment's pantry as her 1-year-old son, Alaric, lies asleep on the couch, blissfully unaware of the struggles his mom goes through. "There was a month where the...
Commissioner match between Agnew, Lamanna likely in November race
WATERVILLE — The November election could pit a Republican against an independent for Douglas County commissioner. In the latest primary ballot count, completed Wednesday, independent candidate Paula Lamanna, 47, of Rock Island squeaked ahead of Republican challenger Katie L. Shafer for second place. The District 2 seat on the three-member commission came up for grabs this year with Republican Kyle Steinburg's announcement that he would not seek a third term.
Aberdeen Summerfest starts Saturday at 10 a.m.
Aug. 15—Aberdeen Summerfest is almost here and Bette Worth and Bobbi McCracken, two of the main organizers for the fun, free, family event can't wait to see everybody downtown. The happy, hard-working, taskmasters sat down to talk about what this year's iteration of the festival would mean. One of the important parts of this year's Summerfest — set for Saturday at 10 a.m., along the Broadway ...
The cost of a personalized Washington state license plate could rise next year. Here's why
OLYMPIA, Wash. — It might cost Washingtonians a bit more to renew their Washington state personalized license plate in coming years. That's because the state Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a request to increase the cost to renew from $42 to $52 at its Aug. 9 meeting. Personalized license...
After years of hardship, some WA farmers see improved cherry season
NACHES, Wash. — For many farmers, 2024 brought a much better cherry season than 2023, when a disaster was declared -- but that doesn't mean it was easy to turn a profit. KING 5 visited a cherry orchard in Naches to learn about the challenges to making money on the beloved Washington export.
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