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NOAA Predicts: Drenching Rain for Washington This Fall
If you're anything like me, this time of year I feel mixed emotions. I'm excited for slightly cooler temperatures. I love Fall colors but, I will mourn the passing of Summer. I love being outdoors, riding my horse, hiking, camping, and sitting on my back patio. Cold wet weather is...
Rams Make Surprise Signing of Former Seahawk Before Preseason Finale
With NFL roster cutdown day rapidly approaching (on Tuesday, August 27), most teams have already begun making cuts from their 90-man roster as they narrow down their roster battles. The Los Angeles Rams have done the opposite on Thursday, making a last-minute signing before their preseason finale. The signing was...
Mercer Island Man Charged with Attempted Kidnapping, Community and Police Respond Vigilantly
In an alarming incident that has gripped the Mercer Island community, 38-year-old Mohammad Ajoly has been charged with two counts of attempted kidnapping following an attempt to lure two children into his vehicle in early June. KING 5 News reports that Ajoly, accused of using a stuffed panda to attract the kids, approached the children while driving a black Toyota Prius near a home on Mercer Terrace Drive.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Trying To Crash Plane While High On Mushrooms Claims He’s A ‘Better’ Person Now
An off-duty pilot is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after trying to disable an Alaska Airlines flight’s engines mid-air in October 2023. The incident has raised concerns about pilot screening and mental health in the aviation industry. Joseph Emerson, 44, of California, was arrested after the flight from...
It’s time for the ISD to allow their high school students more sleep
Last year, Lake Washington School District (LWSD) moved most high school start times back by an hour. Eastlake High School, which previously began at 7:30 a.m., now starts at 8:30 a.m., aligning with research that suggests students benefit when schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later. With evidence that later start times improve student focus, grades, and safety, Issaquah School District (ISD) must take similar action to prioritize the well-being of its students.
Virtú Investments Acquires 338-Unit Skyglass Tower Apartment Building in Downtown Seattle’s South Lake Union Neighborhood
SEATTLE, WA - Virtú Investments, a multifamily real estate investment firm primarily engaged in the acquisition and management of apartments in the western United States, announced it has acquired Skyglass Tower, a brand-new Class A, 338-unit, 31-story multifamily tower located in downtown Seattle, WA. Completed in 2024, the LEED...
Ex-Garfield High School Coach Awaiting Trial for Raping Student Caught Attending High School Sporting Events
Seattle, WA – A judge has determined that Walter Junior Jones, a former Garfield High School coach facing child rape charges, breached his electronic home monitoring agreement by attending multiple high school sporting events last winter. Former Coach Accused of Repeatedly Raping Student. The charges against the former coach...
Capitol Hill ‘closed temporarily’ notes: Cherry Street Coffee, Local Bigger Burger, and Nékter Juice Bar
The end of summer can be a chaotic time for small businesses with planned summer breaks to rest and recharge colliding with staffing challenges. Here are three recent food and drink closures on Capitol Hill with stories that will stretch beyond summer. Have a question about a “summer break” at your favorite neighborhood business? Let us know in comments and we can check into it.
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...
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