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U.S. Reps Jayapal, Smith call for closure of for-profit immigration detention facilities
Washington Democratic Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith on Tuesday renewed their call to close all for-profit federal immigration detention centers. Their letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas comes just days after Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray requested federal auditors investigate health care services at the Northwest ICE Processing Center, a privately-run detention facility in Tacoma.
Harrell Installed Gym in Basement of City Hall for Himself and His Security Detail
Down in the basement of City Hall, at the end of a corridor most city employees have little reason to visit, is a faux-wood paneled section of wall with an unmarked door and a small ledge that looks like it once served as a customer service counter. The only indication that there’s anything behind the wall, besides a jutting door handle, is a red-lit security panel, indicating that someone has the ability to badge their way into this unmarked room, and that it isn’t you.
Chelan’s Pioneer Fire doubles in acreage again
The Pioneer Fire on Lake Chelan doubled again this past week as temperatures in the 90s and 100s persisted, with extremely low humidity even overnight. The fire had grown to 20,348 acres as of Tuesday (July 16). Fire crews have been concentrating on protecting homes and other structures along the...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $16 Million Sale of Orchard Park in Port Orchard, Washington
PORT ORCHARD, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Orchard Park, a 66-unit property in Port Orchard, about 17 miles west of Seattle. The asset traded hands for $16 million. Orchard Park was built in 1981. The community offers units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property was 96 occupied at the time of sale.
Chuckanut Brewery celebrates its 16th anniversary on July 27
Sixteen years of award-winning, pioneering beers at Chuckanut Brewery. Few breweries so immediately made a splash. Before most beer lovers around the Northwest had even heard of Chuckanut Brewery, it was winning medals at the most prestigious beer competition in the nation, the Great American Beer Festival (GABF). The brewery opened in 2008 and by 2009 it had won Small Brewery of the Year at the GABF. That was just the beginning. Over the years, Chuckanut Brewery has earned 26 GABF awards, 7 medals at the World Beer Cup, 52 medals at the Washington Beer Awards, and many other accolades.
'Like Battle of the Bands, but for mini golf': Putt-Putt Clash returns to Bainbridge
Bryce Moulton wouldn't necessarily call himself a mini golf "aficionado." "But I enjoy a good game of mini golf," he admitted. Moulton, the creative lead for the Bainbridge-based design firm Blackmouth Design, is the founder of Putt-Putt Clash — a uniquely wacky event that pits neighbor against neighbor in a competition to build the...
Twirl Foundation in Centralia continues to provide formal wear and more to those in need
In the wake of successfully receiving and distributing donations of 5,000 dresses over the years, Holly Phelps, owner of the Twirl Foundation nonprofit, has just one goal for the future: to keep it ...
Seahawks Sign Deep-Threat WR Before Start of Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in another wide receiver into training camp. As reported by Pro Football Network’s James Larsen, the Seahawks are signing wide receiver Marcus Simms. The 6-foot, 26-year-old receiver most recently starred for the UFL’s Michigan Panthers. “The Seattle Seahawks plan to sign All-#UFL @USFLPanthers...
$200,000 Investment in Seattle NHRA Race Might Be Just Tip of Iceberg
Pacific Raceways owner/president Jason Fiorito exploring ways the facility’s Pacific Innovation Center could become hub for racing technology of future. Racing under the lights Friday night at Pacific Raceways near Seattle is more than just a fan-favorite move—it represents next-level cooperation with the NHRA. A visit to last...
SF Giants Trade Proposal: Conforto and Doval for Young Prospects with Mariners
The SF Giants are considering selling at the trade deadline, with a proposed trade sending Michael Conforto and Camilo Doval to the Seattle Mariners for young prospects. Michael Conforto has 10 home runs and 39 RBI this season. Tai Peete is ranked as the 8th best prospect in the Seattle...
Sam Howell's warning to Seahawks QB1 Geno Smith is about to come true
The Seattle Seahawks do not have a quarterback controversy. Yet. Hopefully, the team doesn't and Geno Smith, the presumed QB1, has a ridiculously good season and maintains his role through 2025. Smith is currently signed through next year, just as his presumed backup Sam Howell is. Seattle, of course, traded...
Dozens of invasive Japanese beetles caught in the Tri-Cities area
OLYMPIA, Wash - The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking residents in the Tri-Cities to report Japanese beetle sightings after already catching 38 beetles this summer. That is seven times more beetles than last summer when the WSDA caught five in Pasco. They are an invasive species and pose a threat to local agricultural communities.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
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