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Fire destroys 5 apartments in Bremerton, 1 firefighter hurt
Five apartments were destroyed in a fire late Tuesday night in Bremerton. Witnesses said they saw fireworks before the flames appeared on the roof. According to Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, crews arrived to find the attic fully on fire. This marks the second residential fire in the county in...
Potentially toxic bacteria found in South Kitsap's Horseshoe Lake
The Kitsap Public Health District is warning residents to avoid all contact with Horseshoe Lake until further notice due to potentially toxic bacteria in the water. In a statement Tuesday, the health district said cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, known to produce toxins is present in the South Kitsap lake. Contact with the toxin can make people sick and kill pets or other animals, the health district said. The health district is also asking residents to rinse boats and trailers thoroughly before going to another lake.
Partial skull found at Scriber Lake Park; officials working on ID
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday released information about a partial skull that had been found at Lynnwood’s Scriber Lake Park March 24. Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office Operations Manager Nicole Krueger said that an unhoused man found the skeletonized cranium – the part of the skull that encloses the brain – and brought it to the attention of police. No other remains related to the cranium have been located.
American Capital Group, Clarion Form JV for Lynnwood MF Project
American Capital Group and Clarion Partners have created a joint venture to develop Enso, a 316-unit multifamily project in Lynnwood, Washington. Pacific Life Insurance Company served as the construction lender for the development, with construction scheduled to commence in August 2024 and anticipated to reach completion by Summer 2026. “Enso could not come at a more critical time as home ownership has become too costly for many, and capital market dynamics have slowed new multifamily housing starts,” said BJ Kuula, CEO of ACG.
Lynnwood Police Blotter: July 7-13, 2024
6200 block 196th Street Southwest: Police assisted the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office with a report of malicious mischief related to a Community Transit Bus. 19300 block Highway 99: A misdemeanor theft was reported. 16600 block Highway 99: An individual was found in possession of a stolen vehicle while trespassing.
Empowering Future Leaders: Jarvis Henderson Discusses RVLA’s Dynamic Programs and Community-Centered Approach
Recently on The Day with Trae, Jarvis Henderson stopped by to discuss RVLA's Summer Program, After School Program (Fall), and Kindergarten enrollment (Fall) with host Trae Holiday. Henderson, serving as the After School Program Coordinator at Rainier Valley Leadership Academy, shared insights into these educational initiatives. "My desire was to...
Floral Arranging Workshops at Oxbow
Over the next three months, join Renée for seasonally themed floral arranging workshops at Oxbow. Each class will feature a found floral or greenery including wildflowers, berries, and herbs. Included in the class is a handmade vessel by Clay Poni to house your gorgeous arrangement as well as light refreshments as you learn alongside other sweet attendees.
Mariners select Western grad Austin St. Laurent in baseball draft
Western Alamance graduate Austin St. Laurent was drafted in the 14th round by the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. St. Laurent has been a standout for the past three seasons for Appalachian State. For St. Laurent, having a chance in professional baseball continues a track that he has been on since...
Solving A Shore Power Problem: 6,100 Feet of Cable Delivers Clean Energy to Pier 66 in Seattle
With the president of a leading cruise line committing to going green, offering shore power became essential for places like Pier 66. The purpose? For cruise ships to switch off their engines while docking and use electricity instead, conserving fuel and reducing emissions. This change would lead to cleaner air for Seattle and other ports adopting the same practice.
Put your vintage clothing to work for a good cause
Put your vintage clothing and accessories to work for a good cause. Donate those twentieth century clothes and other items to the Historic Clothing Group of Seattle Children's Hospital for their vintage fashion shows. Proceeds benefit uncompensated care at the hospital.
Teens with guns rob gas station on Detroit Ave SW
At 3:12am July 16, officers responded to a gas station in the 7800 block of Detroit Ave SW for a 911 reported armed robbery. Officers arrived and were advised by the clerk that 4-5 BM/BF teens entered the store wearing masks and approached the counter. Two of the suspects pointed...
Seattle's accessory dwelling unit boom continues, outnumbering single-family permits 2 to 1
Seattle has entered a new era of housing, with skyrocketing permits for backyard cottages and in-home apartments, primarily in the city's single-family zoned neighborhoods.
Enjoy these sustainable wines and spirits this summer
SEATTLE — Brian Freedman, Wine, Spirits and Food Writer is the author of "CRUSHED: How A Changing Climate Is Altering The Way We Drink." He shared 3 favorite drinks that taste great and are crafted with real consideration of the land:. Ayala Champagne Brut Majure. Ayala is in the...
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.’”
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