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Cooling tips important for Washingtonians without AC
Heat is a serious threat to people’s health and is made more dangerous in Washington state, where many people lack air conditioning. Some tips can help people stay cool, especially if they don’t have AC. The state has already seen record breaking heat this summer. Dr. Scott Itano...
Law enforcement kick off "The Honor Roll," biking through 4 states
SPOKANE, Wash. — Active and retired law enforcement officers started their journey through four states in honor of fall law enforcement officers. According to a press release, a law enforcement cycling group started "The Honor Roll" cycling trip to ride their bikes through Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming to honor those who lost their lives serving the United States.
Ballot chase underway in Washington 7th District race
(The Center Square) – For Patrick Bell, the race to represent northeast Washington in Olympia won’t be over until the last ballot is cured and counted. “I’m suspending the campaign until certification on August 20th, to focus on curing eligible ballots of voters who cast Republican votes,” he told The Center Square. Bell is a […]
Leavenworth's historic glockenspiel to make return to Front Street
LEAVENWORTH – The Greater Leavenworth Museum is spearheading a project to restore the historic glockenspiel to its original operating condition. Located on the east side of the Tannenbaum building overlooking Front Street, the glockenspiel was loved for opening its doors and playing music, as four wooden figurines danced in a circle around each other.
Foo Fighters in Seattle for Everything Or Nothing At All Tour
SEATTLE - Calling all Foo Fighters fans in Western Washington, there's still a chance to see the band in Seattle Sunday night. The Fighters will be performing at the T-Mobile Park at 5:30 p.m. August 18 as part of their Everything Or Nothing At All Tour. Tickets are still on...
Seahawks bring in former Chargers quarterback, Washington native for workout
It should be very clear that Geno Smith and Sam Howell are the top two quarterbacks on the Seattle Seahawks’ depth chart. PJ Walker’s preseason performances have left much to be desired as far as a practice squad/ “emergency” quarterback, and perhaps this explains this bit of Sunday night news.
Seattle’s Downtown Spirits Embraces Frictionless Checkout
Welcome to a brave new world of beverage alcohol retail sales where artificial intelligence frees employees to feed their minds with wine and spirits knowledge. Since Downtown Spirits in Seattle became the first liquor store to implement Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology about a year ago, sales have been skyrocketing for the Seattle retailer. “We’ve found from a user experience standpoint, those who love it absolutely love it,” says Downtown Spirits owner Marques Warren. “We live in one of the tech capitals of the United States, and our core customer is very comfortable using technology as part of the shopping experience. At the top of that list is the daily routine customer who comes in after work for a couple of tall boys or a six-pack.”
How Charles R. Cross Shaped the Northwest's Music Scene
Last Sunday afternoon, tributes to Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross saturated social media like feedback from a guitar solo by Jimi Hendrix. As the city's preeminent music historian, Cross spent decades writing venerated, deeply researched biographies on Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Heart (among others), and editing the vaunted music magazine The Rocket from from the mid-80s until it shuttered in 2000. In the wake of his unexpected death, grief mixed with gratitude in eloquent eulogies from the region's music journalists, musicians, radio DJs, nightlife luminaries, and Cross's many appreciative readers.
Reasons Behind the Mariners’ Second-Half Struggles at the Plate
The Seattle Mariners are struggling offensively in the second half of the season, with a disappointing record of 11-15. This decline has allowed the Houston Astros to take a comfortable lead in the AL West, dropping the Mariners' chances of division victory to 15.8% and postseason chances to 21.7%. Key issues include a poor offensive performance, particularly against left-handed pitchers and breaking balls, leading to a .201 batting average—the worst in MLB. Despite effective pitching, inconsistencies at the plate hinder the team’s ability to compete.
Country Star Easton Corbin to headline Chelan County Fair, bringing traditional sound to rural Washington
CASHMERE— With preparations for the Chelan County Fair ramping up, award-winning country icon Easton Corbin looks forward to making an appearance as the event’s headline performance. Corbin hails from Trenton, Florida, and is famous for his multiple top-10 Billboard hits, including All Over the Road and A Little...
Seattle weather: Feeling more like fall this week
Seattle - The Puget Sound area will see cooler, early fall-like weather this week as a series of weather systems brings rain and cooler temperatures to Western Washington. Monday will be the warmest day of the week, with highs in the 70s and partly sunny skies. The Washington Coast will see rain showers throughout the day, but they are not expected to make their way inland.
More than 7,000 lightning strikes recorded in Oregon, Washington in 48 hours during wild weekend
Oregon and Washington were hit with more than 7,000 lightning strikes over the past weekend, firefighters say. The lightning was produced by powerful thunderstorms that blew through the region on Saturday, Aug. 17. The lightning sparked multiple fires, including the 200-acre Wicked Drive Fire burning in Northeast Washington. Other fires were extinguished by firefighters before they spread, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly told KOIN 6 News. “Multiple initial attack fires have been reported and put out by Initial attack resources,” Connolly said. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
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