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Missing children, unmarked graves, unanswered questions: Washington's Native American boarding schools
A new report from the U.S. Department of the Interior documents the atrocities carried out over the course of close to 150 years at U.S. maintained and supported Native American boarding schools.
Volunteers needed for local sea mammal research
“They number in the thousands. They are our neighbors and they need our help.”. Dr. Cindy Elliser, a marine mammalogist, is talking about harbor porpoises that live in the Puget Sound region. Even though they are much more abundant than the iconic orca, (which is also a porpoise, not a whale or a shark), harbor porpoises are far less familiar or studied.
River’s Edge Brewfest, in Snohomish, on Saturday, August 17
River’s Edge Brewfest is an annual fundraiser for Snohomish Youth Soccer. The event takes place in, you guessed it, Snohomish, Washington. Tickets online or at the gate. The one-day festival happens on Saturday, August 17th. Here are the details from the event website:. River’s Edge Brewfest is a one-day...
Fire Blotter | Stuck Kayakers; Rapid Heart Rate; Vehicle vs. Deer
Crews were dispatched to the Snoqualmie River near Fall City for the report of kayakers stuck in sticker bushes alongside the river. A ladder was required to reach the subjects. August 10, 2024. Crews were dispatched to Echo Glen Children’s Center for the report of a teen who allegedly snorted...
Summertime is here, and the lake is warming!
As a side effect, blooms of algae can sometimes come from fertilizers in the lake. If you see what looks like a blue-green algae bloom, we have the following advice:. 🔹 When in doubt, stay out! Avoiding contact with water that has toxic algae, to save you and your pets trouble.
4 people arrested in effort to make King County transit stations safer
Four people were arrested Wednesday in an enforcement that is part of a King County initiative to create a safer Sound Transit. Three of the four people were known drug dealers, according to a news release from King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Office on Friday. Officials said the fourth suspect had a warrant for assault. Deputies also seized drugs and two handguns, one of which was stolen.
Final weather report for Seahawks vs. Titans Preseason Week 2 matchup
The Seattle Seahawks play their second glorified scrimmage of the 2024 preseason when Seattle takes on the Tennessee Titans in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. The teams held two joint practices in the days leading up to the game so that has made Saturday's contest relatively moot. Starters for both teams are not expected to play much, if at all.
Expert links Seattle's rental price drop to zoning reforms, increased housing supply
SEATTLE — If you're looking for a rental in Seattle, you don't need to be so afraid to look at the price. "I think it's a good sign for where Seattle's housing affordability is headed," said Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather. According to Seattle-based real-estate brokerage Redfin, the median...
The Seahawks' soft reset puts a ton of pressure on a first year coach (and Geno Smith)
On the field, the 2024 Seattle Seahawks will look a lot like the same team that wrapped the 2023 season. Geno Smith will still be quarterback, slinging passes to DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The running back platoon of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet will run around edges set by tackles Abe Lucas and Charles Cross. The defense will be led by Devon Witherspoon and Leonard Williams.
Planned 46-Story MF Project in Seattle Paused Citing Crime
Work on a planned Seattle residential tower near Pike Place Market has been paused amid the developer’s concerns about crime in the area. According to Kevin Corbett, CEO of Plus Investment (USA), construction on the 46-story project at 1516 Second Avenue will not move forward, reported the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Seattle home prices surge to 2nd-highest in U.S., report finds
SEATTLE - The greater Seattle area has ranked as the second-highest median home sale price in the U.S. at $755,000, which is an increase of 8.6% from last year. The only market with a higher median sale price was San Francisco at a staggering $1,199,950. The real-estate giant RE/MAX released...
Weekend event digest: Get a tattoo, see a viking or crush a turkey leg at the Renaissance Faire
Friday has arrived yet again! For those looking for some fun over the next couple of days, the Seattle-area Weekend Event Digest offers some terrific ways to spend a summer afternoon or evening. For those looking to their next bit of ink or for people who are in the tattoo...
Inaugural Takeoff: Luxury Carrier STARLUX Airlines Celebrates Debut of Seattle-Taipei Flight, Its 3rd US Destination
SEATTLE & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 2024-- Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight to Seattle, its third US gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, touched down to a water cannon salute at 4:15pm today. With the launch of nonstop flights from Seattle to Taipei, STARLUX’s expanded transpacific routes reaffirm its dedication to growing its US network. With its arrival at the hub of partner Alaska Airlines, STARLUX further enables seamless connectivity from more than 100 cities to Seattle and onward to Taipei and 23 Asian destinations. STARLUX marked this occasion with an inaugural celebration following the arrival of flight JX032 from Taipei. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815461575/en/ Seattle-Tacoma International Airport welcomes STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural Taipei-Seattle route with a spectacular water cannon salute. (Photo: Business Wire)
Seahawks use time in Tennessee to sharpen one other
The Seahawks feel better prepared after several days of practicing against Tennessee on the road this week…. Seattle has spent the past three days at the Titan’s practice facility at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park in Nashville. Quarterback Geno Smith says the experience has been extremely valuable…. Former Seahawks...
Mariners vs Pirates free live stream, odds; how to watch Skenes vs Gilbert pitching duel today (8/16/2024)
A pitchers duel takes center stage today when the Seattle Mariners face the Pittsburgh Pirates in what should be an incredibly fun Major League Baseball showdown taking place today on the east coast. This game gets underway on Friday, August 16 at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) with with a FREE live broadcast on Apple TV Plus (free trial).
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