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PHOTOS: DeAunte Damper Gives Call to Action at Seattle Pride 50
Seattle Pride's 50th anniversary was a vibrant tapestry of joy, reflection, and activism, captured beautifully through the lens Henry Wei. This milestone event, held at Westlake and Fourth, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate five decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights. The festivities were a testament to the power...
Demetrius DuBose Football Camp: A Celebration of Community and Legacy
On a bright and hopeful day, the Demetrius DuBose Football Camp at Garfield High School in Seattle’s Central District brought together a diverse and enthusiastic group of individuals, all united by a shared purpose: to honor Demetrius DuBose's legacy and promote a message of peace and community unity. This event was not just about football; it was a testament to the strength and spirit of the community that Demetrius loved and served.
Washington allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses
SEATTLE — A new law went into effect Monday, July 1 that allows undocumented immigrants to apply for professional licenses. It's thanks partially to the hard work of the Communities for Our Colleges coalition - a non-profit that advocated for the bill. Four women from the coalition have spent...
Sprinkle Says UW Rebuild Made Him Drop Zags Game
The University of Washington basketball roster turnover -- with more than three-quarters of the players replaced -- led to new coach Danny Sprinkle pulling out of the annual Gonzaga rivalry basketball game, at least for now, he said on a Monday podcast. Sprinkle was left with just senior center Franck Kepnang, senior forward Wilhelm Breidenbach and redshirt freshman forward Chris King on scholarship and nothing else when he replaced the fired Mike Hopkins, forcing him to bring in 10 transfers and recruits. As a newly hired coach, he then exercised a contract clause to pull out of Gonzaga games this...
Salmon barge fire raises concern ahead of peak season
A new floating processor vessel, Hannah, departed Bellingham’s Fairhaven Shipyard at the end of May and has left some salmon fishermen searching for buyers as the peak of salmon season creeps nearer. On Monday, the vessel owner, Northline Seafoods, notified fishermen that the vessel experienced an electrical fire under one of its three spiral freezers onboard on Sunday, June 30.
Electronic duo ODESZA to perform at Gorge Amphitheatre this weekend
QUINCY - GRAMMY-nominated electronic music duo ODESZA is set to return to their roots in Washington for an extraordinary three-day performance this weekend. The event is scheduled at the Gorge Amphitheatre, known globally for its breathtaking beauty, during the 4th of July weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, July 4-6. ODESZA, originating from Bellingham and comprising Western Washington University alumni Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills, will headline the event, marking it as the grand finale of their "The Last Goodbye Tour."
BRIEF: Dept. of Ecology to remove contaminated sediment from Bellingham waterfront
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Washington Department of Ecology has announced a dredging project in the Bellingham Waterfront to help eliminate contaminated sediment. Ecology says their crews will begin sampling water from the contaminated I & J Waterway throughout July. Around 18,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment is expected...
Public safety sales tax revenues would primarily sustain police staffing
After overwhelmingly rejecting a property tax increase earlier this year, Gig Harbor voters will head to the polls again this summer to vote on a sales tax measure supporting the city’s police department and general fund budget. Revenue from the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax, which will appear on...
Man dead after shooting at Washington State Patrol troopers on Interstate 5
A shooting between a man and Washington State Patrol troopers that began on I-5 and ended in Spanaway has left the man deceased Tuesday. State Patrol reported the man was firing shots at troopers on the highway after they conducted a traffic stop at State Route 512 in the morning. Law enforcement agencies throughout the county then got involved in the pursuit, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
Mayor Korthuis vetoes Lynden fluoridation ban
Ordinance to ban fluoride in city’s drinking water narrowly passed 4-3 The Lynden City Council on July 1 passed an ordinance to ban the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water. The contentious issue had been debated for months by the council and was approved by a vote of 4-3. (“In Lynden, faucets turn amid a water fluoridation debate” Salish Current, March 22, 2024)
Two Nights of Fireworks Celebrations in Manson and Chelan
Fireworks over Manson Bay on July 4th and from Don Morse Park in Chelan on July 6th. Locals and visitors alike will once again be treated to two quality Lake Chelan Valley fireworks shows in celebration of the 4th of July. The community of Manson is gearing up for the...
LIVE MUSIC ROUNDUP 7/03/24 – 7/17/24
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Ron Vachris: Costco's New CEO and Culture Keeper
Ron Vachris, who became CEO of Costco Wholesale Corp. in January, works in an office cubicle like everyone else, albeit a larger one, inside the company’s new addition to its Issaquah headquarters. His ninth-floor space is decorated with numerous family photos, and he chose its location — by the elevators, no less — for the interactions it provides. His favorite area of the new building? The ground-floor cafeteria, where he can mingle and engage with employees.
NTSB Describes Split S Preceding Bill Anders’ Fatal Crash
An NTSB Preliminary Report suggests former astronaut Bill Anders was doing a Split S in his Beech A45 Mentor but ran out of altitude and crashed into the ocean off Deer Harbor, Washington, on June 7. The NTSB does not use that term, but its narrative of cellphone video of the 90-year-old Anders’ final moments accurately describes the maneuver taught all fighter pilots as a means of reversing direction in a hurry.
Marysville teen who lost foot in fireworks accident shares warning
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - With the Fourth of July only two days away, a high school wrestler who lost his foot in a firework accident last year, has a warning about safety. Xavian Harris was seriously injured after a firework blew up at the base of his feet in 2023. The...
YOUR MONEY: The $1.3 million boondoggle South Mukilteo Park
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council on Monday, July 1, approved $1.3 million to “renovate” an existing park in Harbour Pointe, using $800,000 of your tax dollars on a “South Mukilteo Park” project that is now $550,000 over budget; yet is asking Mukilteans to cough up $180 per home or $1.5 million per year for an EMS Levy in an August ballot proposition because of “budget shortfalls.”
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