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Thieves steal gear from Philadelphia band on tour in Seattle
‘Spirit of the Beehive’ is an indie rock band out of Philadelphia. They came to Seattle last Thursday as part of their latest tour, performing at ‘The Crocodile’. Hours later, someone stole the van and trailer containing their instruments, equipment and merchandise.
Woodland Park Zoo says first orangutan birth in over three decades will be coming soon
SEATTLE — Woodland Park Zoo officials said Monday they are expecting the arrival of its first orangutan baby in over three decades. Fourteen-year-old Sumatran orangutan Batu (bah-too) is nearing the end of her pregnancy, which is nearly nine months. The birth will mark the first orangutan born at the zoo in 35 years.
Washington's highest-in-nation minimum wage to go up to $16.66 an hour in 2025
(The Center Square) – Washington’s minimum wage – already the highest state-level minimum wage in the nation – will be going up 38 cents next year. That means minimum wage workers will get a raise, but employers will also pay more in 2025. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, or L&I, recently announced the state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 an hour next year, a 2.35% increase over the current minimum wage of $16.28. The new rate will take effect on Jan....
VA fraud: 2 charged in scheme stealing from sick veterans
Two people were indicted for fraud after they created and maintained a scheme that targeted seriously ill veterans. Darryl Lamont Young, 46, is a former Washington State Department of Corrections inmate and was already in custody at King County Jail for unrelated charges. His accomplice, Aqeelah Ngiesha Williams, 27, was arrested Friday morning and subsequently pleaded “not guilty” in federal court.
Seattle's Pier 70 is up for sale
Interested in owning an iconic piece of Seattle? One of the city’s four privately owned piers is up for sale. No asking price has been listed for the property. Instead, the seller is looking for a “best offer.” Newmark listed Pier 70 this month for seller Triad Pier 70 LLC.
11 Haunted Places in Washington YOU CAN VISIT (Part 1)
This time of year, it's great to be scared! Who am I kidding? If you're a horror fan, any time of the year is an excellent time to be scared. A lot of the fun is knowing that it's not real. But what if it was? What if the places frightening you have hidden secrets and terrors that you can only begin to imagine? What if those places were a quick drive away?
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