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Iconic Mural to be Restored and Rededicated to the Japanese Community
One of Olympia’s most iconic murals, “The Great Wave Off Kanagawa” is soon to be restored and then rededicated to Olympia’s Japanese American community. The restoration work will be completed by local artists in partnership with the Olympia Japanese American Citizens League and Rainbow Community Arts.
20 years later, Valley View Health Center remains focused on providing health care to underserved populations
While it took some time this month to peek in the rearview mirror in celebration of its 20th year in operation, Valley View Health Center has its eyes firmly planted on the road ahead as it charts
Tricky Tipster, NHRA Northwest Nationals
After a small summer break, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads west for its annual visit to picturesque Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash. Once again, NHRA fans will have the opportunity to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting as part of the new PlayNHRA initiative. As part...
Coast Guard uses old whale-hunting tactic to save WA orcas
With conservationist's guidance, the U.S. Coast Guard's Bellingham station is now testing out a technique once employed by hunters to corral whales and dolphins as a means of protecting these beloved apex predators.
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
Mariners Ace Logan Gilbert Discusses Not Getting to Pitch in Huge Series with Astros
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert won't be on the mound this weekend against the Houston Astros in a series that could go a long way toward deciding the American League West. On Friday, he spoke about the decision.
Golden Gardens now has a portable sauna
You may have noticed a big barrel parked at Golden Gardens. It’s a 20-foot portable communal sauna, owned by Bywater Sauna and organized by the Coldwater Collective, a Seattle cold-plunge group. Cold plunging is having a moment, with groups gathering at beaches around Seattle to plunge into the Puget...
For the Mariners’ first-time All-Stars, experience counts
Thanks to Torey Louvello’s frantic maneuvering to make sure every one of his National League All-Stars got into the Midsummer Classic, only two teams didn’t have All-Star representatives actually play in the 94th annual MLB All-Star Game, and both came from the AL West: the Angels and Mariners.
Homegrown permanently closing 10 Seattle-area locations
SEATTLE — A total of 158 people will be laid off when 10 of Homegrown Seattle-area locations close in September. Homegrown Partners LLC announced it will permanently close the restaurants on Sept. 15, according to the Employment Security Department. The remaining locations in downtown Seattle and Mercer Island as...
UW Softball Adds Three To Roster
SEATTLE – Washington softball head coach Heather Tarr has announced the additions of Tia Durst, Alycia Flores and Charity Sevaatasi on Thursday. TIA DURST | CATCHER | SYCAMORE, ILL. | SYCAMORE HS | LAKE LAND. Durst makes her way to Seattle after a season at Lake Land College. Last...
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