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USS Ronald Reagan returns to Northwest, but won't arrive in Bremerton just yet
The USS Ronald Reagan arrived in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday, at the Navy's Indian Island facility, but its not settling into its new homeport just yet. The aircraft carrier will head to San Diego to do hull swap operations with the USS George Washington before relocating to Bremerton, the Navy said. The...
Sheriff's Office: Protecting Stehekin top priority as Pioneer Fire advances
STEHEKIN—The Chelan County Sheriff's Office released a statement assuring residents that protecting the community of Stehekin is the top priority as the Pioneer Fire burns about four miles away. In a press release on Saturday, Sheriff Mike Morrison addressed misinformation circulating on social media that has led to speculation...
For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race
There aren’t many scenes like it — the roar of the Top Fuel cars, the sun setting behind the tree-surrounded drag strip. On July 19-21, the NHRA Northwest National Drag Racing will take place at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Pacific Raceways is a favorite track for many drivers...
Saint Martin’s University Is Selected As A 2024-2025 College Of Distinction
Saint Martin’s University has been selected as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, an honor that highlights its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The University also received College of Distinction awards in nine additional categories: Catholic higher education institutions, Washington State institutions, affordability, career development initiatives, military support and in four top-tier academic programs. These awards reflect the University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an engaged campus community and transformative student outcomes.
Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
South End Scoop: Books & More from KCLS — July 2024
The King County Library System (KCLS) and the South Seattle Emerald are teaming up to bring you the “South End Scoop.” Dig into this community-centered column each month for great book, music, movie, and event recommendations from your local librarians. Explore the unique mental health experiences of Black,...
Indigenous student barred from graduating in tribal regalia
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma Public Schools has launched an investigation into why an Indigenous high school senior was barred from wearing her Native regalia at her graduation. This happened in June, even though it's state law that schools must allow tribal members to wear culturally significant items at graduation ceremonies.
Passengers wait for hours at SEA Airport due to global service outages
SEATTLE — Some passengers at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) were stuck for hours into Friday morning due to global service outages that grounded planes. The outage stems from a software update by the company CrowdStrike - a cybersecurity firm that provides services to Microsoft. The update included a "defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," that knocked out access to computer networks all over the globe.
Mariners Designate Mike Baumann For Assignment
The Mariners announced they’ve designated right-hander Mike Baumann for assignment. The move opens a spot in the bullpen for southpaw Gabe Speier, who is back from the 15-day injured list. Baumman is out of options, so Seattle couldn’t send him down without taking him off the 40-man roster.
Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals
It’s going to be a long, long day at the Northwest Nationals, with the first of two Pro sessions not scheduled until 3:30 p.m., followed almost five hours later by the event’s first nighttime session. In the late afternoon, the sun sets past the finish line, creating vision issues for the drivers, so there’s a mandatory downtime during that period.
Puyallup Tribe Preps for Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey
The Puyallup Tribe announced in a release this week that planning and preparation for the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey 2024 is currently in full swing. The event will see tribal and First Nations communities navigate Pacific Northwest waters — specifically those with ancestral significance — on canoes across several weeks, with an emphasis on adults and tribal elders imparting history and other lessons to younger tribal members, the release said.
120 mph WA police chase ends with motorcycle crash, arrest
LACEY, Wash. - Law enforcement in Thurston County have released details about a high-speed motorcycle chase that happened east of Lacey. Early Friday morning, deputies say they attempted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist going 80 mph in a 50 mph zone when the driver started to speed off. According...
Ai2 Signs Lease as First Office Tenant at New Lake Union Campus
Allen Institute for AI, or Ai2, a Seattle-based non-profit AI research institute founded by philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is the first office tenant for the new Northlake Commons project. Real estate development group Hess Callahan Grey Group (HCG Group) and San Francisco-based Spear Street Capital, in partnership with...
The Writing Is on the Wall for Seattle's Empty Office Buildings
Despite all of the promising talk about transforming commercial buildings into residential ones (a win-win), this sector is likely to crash (a win-lose) some time next year. If you pay attention to the way things are heading politically, you'll see the writing is already on the wall. Bloomberg reports that...
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