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With a strike looming weeks away, Boeing and machinists union negotiate contract
While the country's attention has been focused on the DNC and the race for president, Boeing and the union representing thousands of its machinists in the Pacific Northwest has been deep in around-the-clock contract negotiations. Taking a short break from the 12-hour days spent in a downtown Seattle hotel, International...
Opening weekend for musical co-written by West Seattleite
“Come On, Get Tappy!” follows Tappy McCrackin, the pint-sized star of the “Tappy McCrackin Variety Hour,” as she fights off the bad guys on the night of the show’s 25th-anniversary broadcast. Aptly described as ”Annie meets Carol Burnett meets Scooby-Doo,” this campy, family-friendly production is poised to captivate audiences of all ages. Vibrant sets, crackling comedic dialogue, lots of sequins, and big dance numbers will make it a truly unforgettable spectacle that’s great for kids and adults. Plus, the team has some surprises in store that will make the show feel truly immersive. The “Come On, Get Tappy!” experience will be luxe, and it will begin as soon as theatergoers enter the lobby, before they’re in their seats.
WA state workers plan walkout over what they call 'disrespectful' contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
Pierce County Council Poised to Take up Summer Supplemental Budget to Make Real Progress
The Pierce County Council’s Committee of the Whole passed an amended version of the County Executive’s proposed summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget out of Committee with a do-pass recommendation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Proposed Ordinance No. O2024-543s now heads to the full Council for a public hearing and final action.
Weekend traffic update: Bridge work across 3 counties may hamper plans
The tangled web of traffic will wind even tighter this weekend in and around the Puget Sound region due to multiple closures. Consider this weekend traffic update a warning to stay away from these areas, if possible. SR 520 bridge to close. The 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington...
Metro Weekend Update – August 23rd to 25th, 2024
South Lake Union Streetcar continues to have service suspended until further notice;. Route 70 will be rerouted off of Boren Avenue between Virginia Street and Stewart Street from Friday, August 23 at 10 p.m. through end of service on Monday, August 26;. Routes 255, 271, ST 542, and ST 545...
Gabby Williams practices, says return to Storm feels 'like home'
Although Gabby Williams spoke to other WNBA teams as an unrestricted free agent after the Olympics, there was never any question in her mind she would re-sign with the Storm if she decided to play in the league this season.
This weekend could bring a month's worth of rainfall to western Washington
SEATTLE — Despite the rain, cold and desire to cozy up in your favorite fuzzy sweater, there’s still officially 29 days of summer. But at the end of a summer that brought the longest streak of days with 80-degree temperatures, this weekend could bring record rainfall to western Washington.
The Table Less Traveled Acquires Savor Seattle
Seattle, WA – The Table Less Traveled, a boutique travel company specializing in curated global culinary experiences, announces its acquisition of Savor Seattle, a renowned food tour company known for its immersive and local-led tours of Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market. Savor Seattle, established in 2007, built a...
Lincoln Riley excited Pete Carroll to teach at USC, hopes to utilize ex-coach
By ESPN: Pete Carroll said earlier this week that part of his life after being coach of the Seattle Seahawks will include teaching a class at USC this spring. Trojans coach Lincoln Riley said Wednesday he’d welcome any assistance Carroll can give his football program while in Los Angeles, too.
How Washington residents can get $200 toward their electric bills
Editors’ note: Additional context and perspective about the grant program providing the rebates to utility customers have been included to accompany an earlier version of this story. Washington residents can make money this month with just the tap on the phone screen or a click of the mouse. The...
Why Did A Bunch Of Illinois KFC’s Suddenly Close This Week?
There's a chicken-fried mystery in Illinois. According to WHBF/WMBD, multiple Kentucky Fried Chicken locations in Illinois suddenly closed their doors this week. This led to mass surprise layoffs. KFC has 150 locations in Illinois. On Monday, 4 of them closed and recently, over a dozen locations have closed. This includes...
Renton theater employees ousted after news of child sexual assaults surface
RENTON, Wash. - The Renton arts community has been rocked by a scandal, after a public pressure campaign revealed two leaders of the city’s civic theater admitted to raping children in the past. Renton Civic Theatre art director Bill Huls and theater board president Alan Parsons resisted calls to...
More school resource officers coming to Renton
After having one school resource officer for the entire district in the past, three high schools in Renton will have their own school resource officers for the 2024-2025 school year. The Renton City Council’s public safety committee met with the Renton Police Department on Aug. 12 to discuss an interlocal...
King County Fire District #2 hosting free Kids Day event on Saturday, Sept. 14
King County Fire District #2 is inviting families to join them for a day of fun at their annual Kids Day event on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The event will be held at Station 28, located at 900 SW 146th Street in Burien (map below), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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