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Feel Good Friday: A Block Party for Good, a Woodinville Wine Dinner, and the Pet of the Month
What You Missed at the AHG Has Your Back Block Party. The fourth AHG Has Your Back block party — which was thrown in partnership with Ascend Hospitality Group, Amazon, and Amazon Fresh — took place last weekend at the Bellevue Amazon Fresh parking lot and saw scores of local kids in need receive a fully stocked custom backpack in addition to snacks from Amazon Fresh, a free lunch from Famous Dave's BBQ, and games like giant Jenga and pop-a-shot. Amazon also donated $30,000 to the Bellevue and East King County-focused Renewal Food Bank as part of the event. Learn more here.
Family remembers 22-year-old man killed in SODO nightclub shooting
SEATTLE — The family ofFrancisco David Escatell, the victim in Saturday's deadly nightclub shooting in SODO, is remembering the young man who was "taken too soon." Seattle police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1900 block of First Avenue South at 3:09 a.m. That's where 22-year-old Escatell was shot several times. He was transported to Harborview Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Washington Mountains Expecting First Snow of 2024 This Weekend
Washington’s mountain ranges are set to receive their first snow of the year. Snowfall Alert: Washington Mountains to Receive First Snow of the Season This Weekend. Washington State's stunning mountain ranges are about to get their first taste of winter this weekend, with snow showers forecast to make their debut across the region’s high peaks. For the first time this year, the mountains will be adorned with a fresh dusting of snow, signaling the arrival of the colder months just around the corner.
Survey: Nearly 40% of Washington Parents Quit Work or Got Fired after Having Kids
Jessica Heavner describes it as the hardest decision she’s ever had to make. Heavner, of Federal Way, was working in accounting at the local school district, and when it came time for her annual cost of living raise two years ago, she realized the pay bump would put her over the state’s income limit for […]
Kirkland Gears Up for a September Filled With Community Events and Civic Engagement
As Kirkland ramps up for a bustling September, locals can gear up for a series of community enrichments and municipal updates. One highlight includes the revival of the Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB), with its doors swinging open again on September 3. Eager to celebrate, a grand reopening bash is set for September 18, featuring a hearty blend of live music, refreshments, and a peek at the KTUB offerings, as detailed in a report by the City of Kirkland.
Troopers arrest 2 in connection with violent July 30 assault on SR 518 near Sea-Tac Airport
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent altercation after a collision on westbound SR 518 near Sea-Tac Airport on July 30, 2024, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Troopers said the incident occurred around 8 p.m. that night, when 9-1-1 calls reported a fight breaking out...
UPDATE: Victim found in building that suffered 2-alarm fire in Kent Friday morning
UPDATE: Puget Sound Fire (PSF) responded to a 2-alarm commercial fire in the 1500 block of Central Avenue South in Kent on Friday morning, Aug. 23, 2024, and firefighters discovered a victim later in the afternoon. “Firefighters have located a victim inside the building and the medical examiner has been...
Evergreen Gets Windows, Bricks, Parking Lot & More
Evergreen Bricks, Windows Connect to Natural Surroundings. Brick siding and window panes now sparkle on much of the new Evergreen High School. The dark brick echoes the color of evergreen tree bark, while sections of glazed green brick reflect the tree needles and leaves of the surrounding forest. Paving and...
Audacy’s BetQL Network Announces New Weekday Lineup
Sam Panayotovich will join Joe Ostrowski on “BetQL Daily” from 9am-12pm weekdays replacing “Y108” WDSY Pittsburgh afternoon host Chris Mack. Panayotovich previously worked with Ostrowski on the Chicken Dinner Podcast and has also worked at WGN Chicago, NBC Sports, and VSiN. Abebefe will succeed the departing...
Seattle libraries get $5.5M for air conditioning in FEMA grant offered post-pandemic
Seattle is spending $5.5 million in federal grants to install air-conditioning in five public library branches so they can serve as cooling and clean-air centers where residents can take respite when extreme heat or wildfire smoke hits, according to a news release. The city is leveraging funds from the U.S....
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SR 20/North Cascades Highway reopens following fire, mudslide closures
A portion of State Route 20 (SR 20)/North Cascades Highway closed since Aug. 4 due to area wildfires and a major mudslide reopened Thursday afternoon, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported in a press release and on social media. The roadway was closed between Granite Creek and Easy...
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