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WA company aims to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
LEAVENWORTH – Dopl Technologies is on a mission to improve healthcare access in rural underserved areas of Washington state and beyond. The Bothell-based software company provides diagnostic imaging through collaborations with Cascade Medical in Leavenworth and other rural medical centers in the state. The company was founded in 2022...
Advocates urge Washingtonians to vote 'no' on initiative that would allow people to opt out of WA Cares
SEATTLE — Over 100 organizations and advocates voiced their concerns and urged Washingtonians to vote against Initiative 2124, a measure that would allow people to opt out of the state's long-term care insurance program. Initiative 2124, or I-2124, would allow people to opt out of WA Cares, according to...
Washington State Hospital Association files suit against Labor and Industries over meal break penalties
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) has initiated legal action against the state’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), contesting a new administrative policy. The new policy has to do with the amount workers can be paid if a meal period is missed or interrupted.
New blues festival coming to the Kitsap Fairgrounds over Labor Day Weekend
The inaugural Kitsap Blues Festival will kick off Labor Day weekend, with local and national acts coming to the Kitsap Fairgrounds for a three-day event organized in partnership with the Admiral Theater. “We’re going to have so much live music at the fair the week before that it just created...
County to offer tours of historic courthouse jail on July 20
In conjunction with the 22nd Annual Historic Montesano Car Show, Grays Harbor County will offer guided public tours of the Historic County Courthouse Jail. Utilities, Facilities, and Community Development Director Mark Cox shared that the tours will be held on Saturday, July 20th from 10am to 2pm. The car show...
Pickleball Kingdom indoor facility opening in Poulsbo next year
Poulsbo won't have to wait long for the arrival of an indoor pickleball facility, as the city expects a Pickleball Kingdom franchise to swing its doors open in early 2025. Pickleball Kingdom, a company that was born in Chandler, Arizona and describes itself as the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, is slated to take over a former OfficeMax building and current Big 5 Sporting Goods building, both located at 21800 Market Place NW. The adjacent buildings...
6 people including a firefighter injured in Silverdale fire
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - Central Kitsap County & Fire Rescue responded to an overnight house fire in Silverdale. Five residents were evacuated from their homes, with one person sustaining significant burn injuries. All residents were flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. A firefighter was also transported to Saint Michal...
Young and Talented Showcase: Seattle's Rising Stars Shine
Earlier this month, the Black and Tan Hall in South Seattle was the scene of an extraordinary event: the Young and Talented showcase. This unique concert, put on for kids by kids, highlighted the musical prowess of some incredibly gifted young performers. The atmosphere was high in energy as the...
Julio Rodriguez Congratulates Former Mariners Teammate on X After Home Run Derby Win
Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez won the Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday night. Following the event, M's outfielder Julio Rodriguez congratulated him on his win.
Pete Carroll overshadowed by Bill Belichick even at the bitter end
The ending of Pete Carroll's career with the Seattle Seahawks did not seem so amiss. The team surprisingly relieved him of his coaching and Vice President of Football Operations duties and then allowed him to hold his own press conference. That seemed to be the classy - and right - thing to do.
Red Flag Warning for Yakima & Lower Columbia Basin
YAKIMA- A red flag warning was issued for lower Columbia basin of Oregon, Kittitas valley, lower Columbia basin, Yakama alpine district, east Washington and the south central cascade mountains on July 16th. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 pm July 16th to 5 pm PDT Wednesday, July...
ECU pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman goes in 16th round to Seattle Mariners
A fifth East Carolina player has been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as All-American reliever Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman has been drafted in the 16 round with the 483rd overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. Shenkman follows four of his teammates, with Trey Yesavage going in the first round...
Alex Rodriguez Says He Wants to Come Back and Celebrate with Seattle Mariners Fans
Alex Rodriguez, who has essentially been exiled from Seattle since leaving after the 2000 season, said in a radio interview on Tuesday that he would like one day to come back to Seattle and thank Mariners fans. The question is, will he ever be invited?
VIDEO: Woman rejoices as she finds father's ashes inside U-Haul stolen from Belltown condo
SEATTLE — Megan Plunkett can breathe a sigh of relief now after a U-Haul which was stolen from outside of her Belltown condo was found. She woke up on Wednesday with only the clothes on her back and one suitcase. It had been a day since someone stole her...
Baby gorilla needs a new mom, zoo says
Efforts to coax a gorilla to bond with her newborn have switched to looking for a suitable surrogate among three other adult female gorillas, according to Woodland Park Zoo. What's happening: 22-year-old Akenji gave birth to the as-yet-unnamed boy on June 28, but she "repeatedly turned away from him" and indicated "she is not interested," said interim animal care manager Rachel Vass in an emailed statement.
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