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Grace City Church Poised To Expand Sunnyslope Compound With New 22,000 Square Foot Building
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The City of Wenatchee’s Community Development Department on Tuesday gave a thumbs up to Grace City Church’s plan to build a new 22,000-square-foot building on the organization’s Sunnyslope compound at a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) hearing at City Hall.
Former Seahawks second-round pick returns to Seattle for workout
Could a recent draft pick find himself back in a Seattle Seahawks uniform?. As part of Thursday’s training camp practice, the Seahawks brought in (among others) safety Marquise Blair for a workout (first reported by Corbin Smith). Blair has not been on an NFL active roster since a handful of games with the Carolina Panthers in 2022.
Man jailed after being stopped via a PIT maneuver on I-5 in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers were dispatched about 11:15am on Thursday, July 25th, to the northbound lanes of I-5 south of the Old Fairhaven Parkway (SR11) interchange due to a report of a road rage incident that may have resulted in a collision. According to WSP...
Des Moines Police uncover ‘large amount’ of narcotics in wooded area
Des Moines Police officers uncovered a significant quantity of narcotics while investigating a suspicious circumstance in a wooded area on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Police said the discovery was made thanks to the thorough efforts of responding officers, who meticulously searched the area. During the investigation, officers located:. 472 grams...
Sky Zone trampoline park to open in Mountlake Terrace July 28
Indoor trampoline park Sky Zone announced Wednesday it will open the doors at its newest location in Mountlake Terrace — at Terrace Station, 24000 Van Ry Blvd., on Sunday, July 28. In addition, Sky Zone Mountlake Terrace will host a grand opening event on Friday, Aug. 30 from 9...
Homeless Housing Network sets up shop in Wenatchee, connecting at-risk families to community resources
WENATCHEE—The Wenatchee Homeless Housing Network (HHN) opened at Link Transit’s Columbia Station in Downtown Wenatchee. It aims to connect community members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to various local resources. Through teamwork with a plethora of local organizations, the HHN works to help at-risk Wenatchee inhabitants find independence, stability, and housing to meet their individual needs.
FEMA authorizes funds to aid with firefighting costs for Swawilla Fire near Keller
BOTHELL, Wash. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Swawilla Fire. A federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved due to the fire's threat to structures around Keller. This is the third FMAG in 2024...
WTA Hosts the 2024 Kids Art Contest: Your Child’s Art Could Be Featured on a Hybrid Bus!
Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Kids Art Contest, offering young artists in Whatcom County a piece of 40-foot canvas: a hybrid electric bus. Double the Fun, Double the Creativity. This year’s contest will be held simultaneously at two locations on Saturday, August 3rd: Bellingham Kids...
Two Projects Broke Ground of High Interest to Snohomish County Residents
The warm summer weather also means construction season. Two important projects broke ground in Everett that will be of high interest to those who live in Snohomish County. The first project may not be super exciting, but it is very important:. Reservoir 3 Replacement. On Tuesday, Everett’s infrastructure improvement project...
It’s almost time for Seafair’s big weekend: Blue Angels and hydroplanes
A Seattle tradition renews the first weekend in August as the air show and the hydroplanes come to town for Seafair Weekend. Since 1966, the Blue Angels have been performing in Seattle. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Chester Nimitz, had a vision to create a flight exhibition team in 1946, The idea was to raise the public’s interest in naval aviation and boost Navy morale. Their mission is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.
Seattle Mariners Target Cubs Outfielder Seiya Suzuki for Offensive Reinforcement
The Seattle Mariners are facing offensive struggles and potential trades ahead of the MLB deadline present an opportunity for improvement, with the Chicago Cubs potentially being a trade partner. Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, hitting .261/.332/.461 with 13 home runs this season, could provide a boost to the Mariners' lineup, offering a 123 wRC+ making him a valuable addition. Despite defensive concerns, Suzuki's strong offensive numbers and hitting abilities make him a desirable option for the Mariners.
Seahawks fans can gleefully snicker at the current misery of the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are currently in a position to compete for a Super Bowl victory more than the Seattle Seahawks are. The 49ers have been to two Super Bowls in the last five seasons and lost both. Seattle hasn't been to the Super Bowl since the 2014 season. But what we see now certainly is not going to last forever.
An Abundance of Art in Seattle this Week
It’s a busy week for art in the Emerald City. The summer’s flagship event, the Seattle Art Fair opens its eighth iteration this week with a bevy of new programs,… The post An Abundance of Art in Seattle this Week appeared first on Seattle magazine.
Intalco Aluminum agrees to pay $5 million for Clean Air Act violations
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The shuttered aluminum smelter near Ferndale has reached a quick settlement with government agencies over air quality violations in its last years of operation. Intalco Aluminum has agreed to pay a $5 million penalty to settle a lawsuit brought by the EPA and U.S. Department...
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