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Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
Seen this man? Police say he’s wanted for robbery in Des Moines
Police in Des Moines are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery. The suspect, whose image was released by police (see below), assaulted a victim and stole their cell phone in the vicinity of the 22000 block of 6th Avenue S. (map below). The suspect was last...
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™.
Motorcyclist doing 120 mph leads Thurston County sheriff's deputies on chase
A motorcycle rider was jailed after embarking on a high-speed chase — think 120 mph — with Thurston County law enforcement, authorities announced Saturday. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office posted bodycam footage of the incident to Facebook just after 11 a.m. Saturday. The post's caption stated that officers tried early Friday morning to stop the speeder, who'd been going 80 mph in a 50-mph zone.
Photo Gallery | Summer Art Festival
Braving the beating sun, people flocked to Sehmel Homestead Park, where the Peninsula Art League (PAL) held the first day of its two-day 38th annual art festival on Saturday, July 20. Artists came from as far away as Duvall and Mount Vernon to take part in the festival and sell...
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...
NHRA Northwest Nationals Results, Updated Points: Gaige Herrera’s NHRA-Record Streak Snapped
Chase Van Sant records wire-to-wire victory over Pro Stock Motorcycle dominator Gaige Herrera. First round that took 3 hours, 37 minutes to complete produced several nitro records. Seattle drag strip has special memories for Pro Stock runner-up Dallas Glenn. Gaige Herrera's all-time record 11-event winning streak in Pro Stock Motorcycle...
Seattle police: Woman shot in both hands in early morning drive-by shooting
Detectives are looking into a Seattle drive-by shooting that happened early Saturday morning. The shooting, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), was in the Capitol Hill neighborhood on 10th Avenue East around 3:09 a.m. ‘Unsettling’: North Seattle shooting wounds 1; neighbors are fed up. Police arrived and found...
Crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party causes multiple people to collapse, attendees say
SEATTLE - This year's Capitol Hill Block Party music festival became so overcrowded that it caused multiple people at the event to collapse, with medical staff overwhelmed by the densely-packed event, according to those who attended the festival. Several Instagram and Reddit users claim the crowd became especially crammed during...
Mariners Place Ty France On Outright Waivers
The Mariners have placed first baseman Ty France on outright waivers, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. France remains on the club’s 40-man roster and can still play for the Mariners while on waivers until or unless he is claimed. Should France clear waivers, the Mariners would...
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