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Yankees Tandem Fell Shy of Catching Mariners Stars in Baseball History in First Half
Though Juan Soto and Aaron Judge had a great first half of the season for the New York Yankees, they failed to catch the duo of Mariners legends Ken Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez in baseball history.
Aurora Avenue reels from 3rd shooting in 12 days amid pimp turf wars, trafficking issues
SEATTLE — UPDATE: A 25-year-old man was shot in the leg at Aurora Avenue North and North 90th Street early Friday morning. New surveillance video captured yet another shooting near 101st Street and Aurora Avenue North, with this latest incident happening early Wednesday morning, just before 1:30 a.m. Police...
Seattle Aquarium's new Ocean Pavilion to open Aug. 29
SEATTLE - A new addition to Seattle's Waterfront will soon open. The Seattle Aquarium announced its new Ocean Pavilion expansion will open Aug. 29 and visitors can start purchasing their tickets now. The expansion will feature the wonders of the reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle. Guests will see 3,500...
Active Shooter Drill at Washington High School on July 18th
Pierce County Emergency Management will conduct a training session at Washington High School on July 18, 2024, using the Tri-County Scenes of Violence curriculum. Given the nature of the training, there will be periods when you may hear sounds of simulated gunfire and see an increased presence of law enforcement and emergency services personnel around Washington High School. We want to ensure that you know of these activities to prevent unnecessary concerns. Reader board signs will be stationed on Tule Lake Road South to notify individuals of the training exercise in progress.
Seahawks offensive lineman taken in UFL Draft
Did you know there was a UFL Draft on Wednesday? Well now you know. Seattle Seahawks undrafted offensive lineman Garret Greenfield was chosen in the fourth round by the DC Defenders, making him the only current Seahawks player selected in the UFL Draft. Greenfield was a three-time FCS All-American at...
Confluence Parkway Project Updated – Restaurant, Bar Will Stay
Plans are moving forward with Phase 1 of the Confluence Parkway Project in Wenatchee. An public update on the project was presented this week during an open house at the city coucil chambers. Roadway improvement will start at the intersection of North Miller Street and Wenatchee Avenue, where there will...
Tumwater to receive $5.8 million in state funding for Deschutes Valley Trail project
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan on Tuesday, July 16 to accept $5 million from the state for the continuation of the Deschutes Valley Trail Connection project. With the council’s approval, Sullivan will sign a project prospectus from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). According to the...
Mustangs infielder Dustin Crenshaw signed by Seattle Mariners
BILLINGS, Mont. - During batting practice Tuesday, before the second-half opener against the Idaho Falls Chukars, the Mustangs received word the Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of Mustangs infielder Dustin Crenshaw. "It's kind of a shock, to say the least," Crenshaw said after he received the news. "I'm really thankful...
Mariners earn biggest steal of Round Two in MLB Draft according to MLB Pipeline
During the 2023 draft, Mariners fans were excited to see what was going to happen when it was realized that the Mariners were going to have an unprecedented three picks out of the top 31 selections, in large part to Julio's succes and the first round pick that they gained from his Rookie of the Year win. We knew the team could potentially get a haul of talent, and it happened with Colt Emerson, Jonny Farmelo, and Tai Peete.
From blueberry pancakes to car shows, there will be something for everyone at the 2024 ChehalisFest
Chehalis’ annual festival is set to take place Saturday, July 27, and will be offering everything from blueberry pancakes to car shows. The day will begin with a blueberry pancake
Mariners drafted a pitcher with an extremely rare talent
Switch-hitters are a dime a dozen in MLB. Switch-pitchers, however, you just don’t see every day. If Jurrangelo Cijntje has his way, it will be something opposing teams of the Seattle Mariners will see every five days or so.The Mariners made Cijntje the 15th pick in the amateur draft, and he’s already creating buzz around the league for being able to pitch — and pitch well — with both hands. Cijntje’s talent first made news when he was 13 and pitched from both sides of the plate for Curacao in the Little League World Series. Now, eight years later, he’s hoping to take...
Mayor Harrell Proposes Urgent Public Safety Investments in Mid-Year Supplemental Budget Package
Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced critical public safety investments as part of his Mid-Year Supplemental budget package which builds on the 2023-2024 adopted budget. In addition to previously announced efforts to expand the CARE Department and support youth mental health, the proposed investments include recruiting and training public safety staff, abating dangerous buildings, and improving sexual assault investigations, and will be net revenue neutral.
Seattle Mariners All-Star Game Disappointment: Munoz Brothers’ 27-Hour Drive Goes Unrewarded
Andres Munoz's two brothers drove 27 hours from Mexico to see him pitch in the All-Star Game, only for him not to get in the game, leaving both fans and family disappointed. Munoz's older brothers, Miguel and Helmer, made the 27-hour journey from Los Mochis, Mexico, to attend the All-Star Game.
Cantwell tours Island Hospital and new helipad
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) toured Island Hospital today to help celebrate the hospital's newly completed rooftop helipad, constructed above the hospital's Acute Health Care Unit, next to the Emergency Department. The first stop on the tour was the new helipad for a photo op. Sen. Cantwell helped secure $2.5 million...
Fire Bans Escalate in WA State, 19 Eastern-Central Counties
With nearly 73,000 square miles of Federal public lands in WA, the Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation have issued new burn and fire restrictions due to high fire danger. 19 WA Counties how face multiple bans. BLM and BOR manage these lands, and according to Officials, new restrictions...
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