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RAVE Foundation Raises More Than One Million Dollars at the Born in ’74 Gala, Announcing a New Commitment to Build 26 Additional Soccer Mini-Fields Throughout Washington Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
RENTON, WASH. – Sounders FC and its charitable partner, RAVE Foundation, celebrated their annual fundraising event, which raised over one million dollars in support of the club’s mission to build 26 small fields for free play by the end of 2026 in historically marginalized communities throughout the State of Washington. Presented by Delta Air Lines, RAVE’s Born in ‘74 Gala was held on Thursday, July 18 at the Providence Swedish Performance Center & Clubhouse in Renton, with more than 600 guests in attendance. At this year’s Gala, RAVE Foundation announced its intention to double the initial goal of building 26 soccer mini-fields to 52 total fields, with the target date of completion in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars
In line to enter a state prison north of Olympia, 10-year-old Ahyoka Wixon cannot stay still. “My dad’s friend made me a jingle dress!” she says to a friendly man standing off to the side of the line, adorned in cultural regalia from head to toe. Her grandmother, 62-year-old Tina Wixon, pulls her away, reminding […] The post Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Naval helicopter airlifts Olympia man, 11-year-old daughter after spending over 12 hours on Deception Pass trail
KITTITAS CO., Wash. - Thirty-six-year-old Jeffrey Wulf of Olympia and his 11-year-old daughter had to be airlifted from the Deception Pass Trail after Wulf suffered a medical emergency mid-hike. Naval Air Station Whidbey responded to a call from the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office early on July 20 after Kittitas County...
Mark Handy Joins C+C as Executive Vice President, Utility Solutions
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- C+C today announced that Mark Handy has joined the purpose-driven agency as Executive Vice President, Utility Solutions. Handy joined C+C from DNV, where he served as the Head of Section, Clean Energy Program, leading the team’s work on PSE&G’s Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722378713/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)
Towers Installed for Alpental's "Long-Awaited" New Chairlift
Summer is the season of new chairlifts, and Washington ski resort Alpental, part of The Summit at Snoqualmie, is currently installing one of the most highly-anticipated lifts on the continent. The brand new fixed-grip triple, called The International Chair, will relieve congestion on the Edelweiss ...
Hit-and-run in Seattle’s Lake City kills one early Monday morning
A man was killed in a hit-and-run in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood at the intersection of Northeast 125th Street and 30th Avenue Northeast Monday morning. Officers found a 33-year-old man lying in the road when they responded to the crash at approximately 4:45 a.m. Monday. Crews gave him life-saving aid at the scene, but he was pronounced dead before being transported to a local hospital.
PCC's Summer Cooking Classes to Inspire Future Top Chefs
PCC’s cooking classes for kids and teens garner high praise and an A+ for activities that are both engaging and practical. Taught by culinary professionals and giving students a hands-on experience, they’re a memorable way to gain confidence and independence in preparing meals and encouraging culinary aspirations. Its summer schedule of classes includes a pie camp where teens make sweet and savory pies from scratch and a "world tour" for kids and teens who will cook their way through cuisines from Morocco, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and Italy. The multiday classes run about 2½ hours per lesson; classes are held at PCC locations in Seattle and on the Eastside.
Bellevue’s K9 Walter is the Ultimate Crime-Solving Sniffer Dog
It's the tale (or tail) of a K9 Officer getting the bad guy, which means extra treats!. It happened Wednesday in Bellevue. At about 9:30 pm, Police were observing a suspicious vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot (325 120th Avenue NE). When an Officer approached the silver Toyota Corolla, the driver took off. After a computer check, the vehicle was reported stolen by the Tukwila Police Department.
Amazon, then and now: 30 years later, KING 5 takes you back to the early days
SEATTLE — From scrappy Seattle startup to global superpower: this month marks the 30th anniversary of Amazon. The retailer went from a humble Bellevue start-up to a world-force that’s changed the way we shop, move, and live. But before Amazon made up more than a third of the...
First weeks of new sailings, King County Water Taxi sees jump in ridership
SEATTLE — Seattle's Pier 50 starts bustling just before 5:30 a.m. ahead of the first sailing on the King County Water Taxi. The “fast ferry” takes 278 passengers on each sailing from Seattle to Vashon Island, and Seattle to West Seattle. The Seattle-Vashon route runs 22 minutes...
Celebration of Life on Saturday for Gloria J. Gaupp, 1931-2024
Family and friends will gather Saturday to celebrate the life of Gloria Gaupp. Here’s the remembrance they are sharing with her community:. Gloria Jean Gaupp, age 94, of Seattle, died peacefully at Aegis Living on July 5. Gloria was born in Seattle in 1931 to Nellie and Charles Gaupp....
TRS Group and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Remove PFAS from Firefighting Vehicles
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Port of Seattle Fire Department at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), working with TRS Group (TRS), is the first airport in the United States to use the PerfluorAd™ process to remove and thoroughly clean aqueous film forming foams (AFFF), which contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called "forever chemicals," from all its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
Seattle's Summer Food Program: Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry
When school's out for the summer, many children who rely on school meals face a nutritional gap. Recognizing this challenge, the City of Seattle's Human Services Department has stepped up to ensure that no child in the city goes hungry during the summer months. The Summer Food Program, a vital...
Water Safety and Swim Equity: Insights from Dr. Sonya Walker on The Day with Trae
Recently on The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sits with Dr. Sonya Walker, Senior Program Executive at YMCA of Greater Seattle. Walker came on the show to share information on water safety and swim equity. “When we talk about water safety and swim equity, we really look at this...
Police Officer Dismissed for Joking About Fatal Accident Involving Another Officer
The police officer observed on bodycam joking about a young woman’s traffic accident fatality has been dismissed. Det. Daniel Auderer, the police guild’s vice president, lost his job on Wednesday. Seattle police commanders reportedly suggested in February that he be suspended or fired. Interim police chief Sue Rahr...
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