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“Thousands” Offer Former NBA Player Nate Robinson A Kidney But His Fight For A Transplant Continues
Nate Robinson‘s fight for a kidney has been known to the sports world for a short time. But now, thanks to a new ESPN feature, fans are learning just how long he’s been struggling with the issue and how hard it’s been for him to ask for help. He says that he first began feeling […]
Local Businesswoman to Serve on SBA's Regulatory Fairness Board
Colleen Echohawk, CEO of Native-owned lifestyle brand Eighth Generation, has been appointed to serve on the U.S. Small Business Administration's Regulatory Fairness Board. The Regulatory Fairness Board advises the SBA’s Office of Ombudsman on matters of federal regulatory concern to small businesses. The Office of Ombudsman works with small businesses to help them navigate federal regulatory issues.
Seattle Nice: Is Civility Dying in Seattle?
On this week’s episode of Seattle Nice, we ask whether recent graffiti targeting Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo—which said, among other things, “Fuck Tanya Woo—Get Her Out” and “Tanya Woo Hates Black People”—is another sign of what Sandeep has described as a new era of “toxicity” in Seattle politics.
Boeing Seattle workers pass strike sanction vote, union says
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Boeing's Washington state factory workers voted by more than 99% in favor of a strike mandate, their union said on Wednesday evening, as they seek a 40% raise in their first full negotiation with the planemaker in 16 years.
HS Sports: WIAA Champions Night With the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners will honor the 2023-24 State Champions in Slowpitch, Fastpitch, and Baseball on Monday, July 22nd. There will be discounted tickets but you must buy the tickets before Friday the 19th at 5 pm. We have a link below that’ll take you directly to the tickets. At...
Brady's Take: Perhaps the Alex Rodriguez and Seattle Mariners' Fans Fences Can Be Mended
As a longtime fan, I've never wanted to forgive Alex Rodriguez for leaving the Seattle Mariners. After hearing him speak on Seattle Sports 710 on Tuesday, the healing has started for me, and I bet it has for others as well.
King County Launches 100 Days Of Action To Tackle Gun Violence
King County Executive Dow Constantine, in collaboration with local community-based organizations and the city of Seattle, has launched the 100 Days of Action, an intensive initiative to confront gun violence. “Gun violence is a public health issue that demands urgent action,” Constantine stated. “This 100-day, intensive initiative to confront gun...
Byrd Barr Place To Host 60th Anniversary Block Party
Byrd Barr Place (BBP), formerly known as the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP), will be hosting its 60th Anniversary Block Party this Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 722 18th Ave. from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Although it is the first block party under the name of Byrd Barr Place, the organization still remains true to its mission and reminds the community that BBP is still an organization that is run by and for the Black community of Seattle.
New wildfire forces closure of North Cascades Highway
EASY PASS, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A new wildfire forced the closure of the North Cascades Highway on Wednesday, July 17. WSDOT says Highway 20 is closed between mile post 148 at Granite Creek and mile post 158 near Rainy Pass because of the wildfire burning near the roadway there.
Hobby Lobby Closes 61,500 SQFT Store in Tacoma Central Shopping Mall
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has closed its store in the Tacoma Central shopping center earlier this month. The 61,484-square-foot space, located at 3130 S. 23rd, appears to now be available for lease, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The vacant building is owned by an entity affiliated with Pietromonaco Jackson Properties, a Mercer Island-based real estate company. The property is listed for lease at $16 per square foot, or $82,000 per month for the entire building. The property sits on a 5-acre site and includes parking.
Do You Have This Heat Pump in WA? Recall Alert
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued yet another Recall Alert. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Daikin FIT, Amana Brand S-series, and Goodman SD Heat Pumps Due to Risk of Excessive Heat Exposure. What does one look like?. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/styles/recall_product/public/1AmanaS-Series.jpg?VersionId=tjsOwnE3NvvAK62k190HstXlh4embEiO&itok=MAlNNeT9. https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/styles/recall_product/public/1AmanaS-Series.jpg?VersionId=tjsOwnE3NvvAK62k190HstXlh4embEiO&itok=MAlNNeT9. What exactly is going on with this?. Why...
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.
Washington Primary ballots are being mailed out
SPOKANE, Wash. — The 2024 November Election is just a few months away, which means that there are some important dates that you should mark in your calendar to help you plan ahead. Here is a list of dates you need to know for the Primary and General Elections.
VET PFAS Act 2023 could bring aid to vets suffering from PFAS-related illnesses
Military veterans across the country are suffering from illnesses caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), to which they were exposed while serving at an army facility. However, the
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