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NEWS GLEAMS | King County Passes $178 Million Supplemental Budget; Seattle City Light Proposes Rate Increases
A roundup of news and announcements we don’t want to get lost in the fast-churning news cycle. King County Council Passes $178 Million Supplemental Budget. On Tuesday, July 16, the King County Council passed a $178 million supplemental budget that places a heavy focus on housing assistance, gun violence prevention, police, food security, transportation, and more. The supplemental budget is its third of the year and comes in advance of the King County Council taking up a new full budget in fall 2025.
NCW Libraries Program Feature UW Black History Professor
NCW Libraries is teaming up with NCW Equity Alliance to host a virtual program called “A Space For Black History”. It features University of Washington professor Luther Adams. NCW Libraries Communications Manager Amanda Brack says Adams will focus on attitudes surrounding “critical race theory” and “wokeness”....
Seattle cop fired over remarks about Indian graduate student’s death
Officer Daniel Auderer has been fired from the Seattle Police Department, according to an internal email sent to the department on Wednesday evening. Auderer was caught on body camera laughing about the death of an Indian graduate student after she was run over by another officer in 2023. Interim Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr notified department staff of her decision by email. “For me to allow the officer to remain on our force would only bring further dishonor to the entire department,” Rahr said. “For that reason I’m going to terminate his employment.” Rahr said at the root of the case lay “an extremely difficult judgment call of how to fairly balance ‘intent versus impact.’”
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...
Art Beat: Art Walk and Sketcherfest, ARTSplash, pub crawl, Cascadia Writers — and hop on the STRUM Party Bus
If you’ve never been to Art Walk Edmonds, this is the month to take the plunge. Edmonds Sketchers and Shoreline Watercolor and Sketching are teaming up to fill downtown Edmonds with sketch artists during the Art Walk this Thursday, July 18, from 5-8 p.m. Edmonds plays host this weekend to artists from around the world for Sketcher Fest 2024. Many of those visiting artists will be out and about capturing the evening with their sketches. Most will be in locations along 5th Avenue, including Cafe Louvre, the Hazel Miller Plaza and Main Street. Among the many businesses welcoming artists are Camp Vintage and Graphite (which will also have live music). If you are an artist, bring your art supplies and join the sketchers.
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.
Channel Marker Cider opens new taproom in Seattle
Channel Marker Cider is excited to announce that our first taproom and new production facility opened its doors on June 28 in Seattle. Founded by Chris Irish, Nicole Medina, and Zachary Lough in 2016, our cider-making journey began in a one-car garage in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle. Sparked by our passion for handcrafting premium, small-batch ciders, we embarked on a journey to share our unique and delicious ciders with people across the Pacific Northwest.
Africatown To Host Reunion On Union This Sunday
This Sunday, July 21, Africatown Community Land Trust will host the annual Reunion on Union. The event, which will take place on 23rd Ave. and East Union St. in Seattle from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., will feature food, music, and entertainment. According to K. Wyking Garrett, President and CEO...
“Just because you can’t see symptoms…”: A story from a Long COVID Clinic
As the Primary Care Medical Director for the University of Washington Long COVID Clinic, Dr. Nikki Gentile supports patients and also studies the effects of long COVID, focusing on pain. In this comic strip, she shares some of the challenges facing patients and offers suggestions to help patients manage symptoms.
VIDEO: Ribbon cut Wednesday for new Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility for Youth
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility (LBTCF) on Wednesday morning, July 17, 2024. Located on the east end of Lake Burien at the Navos/Ruth Dykeman Center campus, the facility, which opened July 1, provides specialized care for youth aged 13 to 18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorder.
B-Dub Radio Adds New Affiliates
In addition to the previously reported debuts in afternoons on Hubbard’s “98.9 The Bull” KPNW-FM Seattle and nights on Alpha Media’s “Free Country” 98.3 WCCQ/102.3 WXLC in suburban Chicago, B-Dub Radio has also been added for nights at Cox Media Group Country “K95.5” KWEN Tulsa OK and Foxfur Communications “92.1 The Wolf” WOLF-FM Syracuse NY as well as Saturday nights on North American Broadcasting’s “Country 103.9” WJKR Columbus OH.
Know Before You Go: Friday, July 19 vs. Utah Royals FC
Welcome back to Lumen Field, Reign fans! We are so excited to have you out at our first NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup match on Friday, July 19th against Utah Royals FC. Here’s some helpful information you should know prior to the match:. GATES: Gates open at...
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...
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...
It’s time for Block Party — Plus, Capitol Hill’s 2024 sit in a park watching free concerts and movies season is also underway
This weekend brings the three-day Capitol Hill Block Party music festival to the streets of Pike/Pine along with about 30,000 music fans inside the fences of the ticketed event. There will be a lot of activities going on outside those fences, too, including a mix of free events and activities in Cal Anderson Park.
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