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Seattle police officer fired over "vile" comments after woman's death
A Seattle police officer has been fired for making callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck last year by another officer's vehicle in a crosswalk.Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr fired Officer Daniel Auderer on Wednesday for the comments he made in the hours after the January 2023 death of Jaahnavi Kandula, CBS affiliate KIRO-TV reported.Rahr wrote in a departmentwide email sent Wednesday that it was her duty to uphold the high standards necessary to maintain public trust, and said Auderer's actions "have brought shame on the Seattle Police Department and our entire...
Washougal distillery earns double-gold medal
Gary Phillips, a chemical engineer by trade, figured he could succeed in the world of distilling by deploying a strict science-based approach. He quickly learned, however, that it takes much more than simple recipe-following to create an exceptional liqueur. “It’s quite a marriage between the science and the art of...
Spokane eyes defunding police by $9.38M, $4.75M from fire, more from courts
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown told her fellow officials they could pull the city out of its deficit; all it would take is extensive personnel and funding cuts, which could diminish public safety. Brown has alluded to this option several times already: first when proposing her Community Safety Levy and then when announcing a two-book outlook for next year. The mayor confirmed many people’s suspicions during Thursday’s budget meeting but noted that the cuts aren’t set in stone. ...
Seattle Set to Tune Up Live Music Scene with Special Curbside Zones for Venues
To alleviate parking woes for musicians and ease the load-in process for Seattle's live music scene, Mayor Bruce Harrell and Council President Sara Nelson have introduced legislation that aims to designate specific curbside areas for music venue use. Announced on July 18, the proposed permits would allow easier access to parking and loading zones, directly in front of venues, easing the burden on performers and crew members who deal with the transport of equipment, as detailed by the Seattle Office of the Mayor.
Seattle police officer fired over "vile" comments after woman's death
A Seattle police officer has been fired for making callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck last year by another officer's vehicle in a crosswalk.Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr fired Officer Daniel Auderer on Wednesday for the comments he made in the hours after the January 2023 death of Jaahnavi Kandula, CBS affiliate KIRO-TV reported.Rahr wrote in a departmentwide email sent Wednesday that it was her duty to uphold the high standards necessary to maintain public trust, and said Auderer's actions "have brought shame on the Seattle Police Department and our entire...
Comcast Connects Sumas With Broadband, Mobile, and Video Services
Comcast, the leading and largest broadband and TV service provider in Washington, now offers its comprehensive range of services in Sumas. This includes multi-gigabit Xfinity Internet, Xfinity X1 TV, Xfinity Mobile phone, Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle, Xumo Stream Box, Xfinity Public WiFi Hotspots, Comcast Business products and much more. For customer convenience, there’s also an Xfinity store located in Bellingham where Sumas residents can get support, return equipment, pay bills, and access additional services.
State council preparing to expand clean energy project, per Inslee's request
(the Center Square) – The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for the project would have significantly reduced its size and scope due to environmental protections, particularly for historic hawk nest sites. In his May 25 letter, Inslee recommended the use of alternative...
JLL Arranges $28M Sale of Van Mall Retirement in Vancouver, Washington
VANCOUVER, Wash. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $28 million sale of Van Mall Retirement, a 191-unit senior living community in the Portland, Oregon, suburb of Vancouver. JLL represented the seller, Lytle Enterprises, and procured the buyer, a regional Pacific Northwest owner-operator. In addition, JLL procured acquisition financing...
King County residential property values rise 12.4% in SE Kent
Median residential property values are up 12.4% this year in southeast Kent and east Auburn, according to the King County Assessor’s Office. The Assessor’s Office has begun the annual process of mailing property valuation notices to taxpayers. Notices will be arriving in southeast King County neighborhoods soon, according to a July 18 news release from the assessor.
After decades of service, Dan and Cindy Johnson bid farewell to Print Place in Des Moines, and welcome new owners
After decades of dedicated service to the Des Moines community, Dan and Cindy Johnson have sold their beloved business, Print Place. Their journey from aspiring entrepreneurs to community pillars is a testament to hard work, adaptability, and a heartfelt commitment to service. In 1987, the Johnsons established Print Place, choosing...
Lakewood becomes first city to enforce SCOTUS ruling on public camping
LAKEWOOD, Wash. - Sweeps are occurring across the region, in the wake of a groundbreaking Supreme Court decision granting cities the authority to penalize individuals sleeping or camping on public property. This week, the Lakewood City Council engaged in a heated debate lasting over two hours regarding their own ordinance,...
Nika Muhl, WNBA All-Star Teammates' Spirited Pregame Interaction Goes Viral
Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl still hasn't scored a WNBA point heading into this year's 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend. Yet, her team has amassed an impressive 17-8 record thus far in the season, and is riding a three-game winning streak headed into the All-Star break. The last game that the ...
Four-Star ATH Dylan Robinson Makes His Pledge To Washington
Washington got some good news moments ago when four-star Bonita (La Verne, Ca.) DB Dylan Robinson announced his commitment to the Huskies on 247Sports LIVE the 247 Recruiting Podcast on YouTube. The prospect becomes one of the program's top prospects in the 2025 class. Robinson had offers from all over,...
NBA to Start Expansion Talks, Seattle Eyed for Team Revival; Billionaire David Bonderman Expected to Bid
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has indicated that the league will start considering expansion "in earnest" come this fall, with an eye towards reintroducing a team in Seattle, a city with a storied basketball history that's been NBA-less since the Supersonics packed up for Oklahoma City in 2008, as reported by KOMO News; Even if the Board of Governors gives it a thumbs up, assembling a team is a process with many moving parts, taking time to find the right market and ownership groups, which could span months.
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics Named Among State's Best Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report recently included Overlake Medical Center & Clinics on its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals list. The health care network also earned a “High Performing” rating, which is one of the highest distinctions a hospital can earn from the publication. The rating was given in the categories of colon cancer surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, heart attack, heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, pneumonia, and stroke.
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