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Revisiting what Colin Cowherd got wrong on his Seahawks Mount Rushmore
First off, this is not an article that is going to trash Colin Cowherd. Is he a highly paid talking head who gets a lot of notoriety when he says salacious tidbits? Yes, of course, and he had made a good living doing that. Truth is how you want to spin it. We have learned that if a person says something often enough, in the end that becomes some kind of truth.
Mariners show signs of life but lose to Astros anyway, 4-2
While the vibes are understandably Very Bad to Chernobyl among the Mariners fanbase after a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Astros that saw the Mariners fall out of first place in the AL West, given the choice between the two losses, I’ll take tonight’s, even if it guaranteed a series loss and sets the Mariners up for their first sweep of the season tomorrow. The Mariners are down, worse than they’ve been all season. But for the Mariners—the scrappy team in the forgotten upper left corner of the map of baseball, the team that’s been a punching bag and a running joke for the rest of the league for the majority of its existence, the team that’s served as the crucible for the baseball historians and scribes interested in the weird and bad and goofy, the Seattle Literal Mariners—this might be just where they want to be. To borrow from Denis Johnson’s Jesus’ Son: “No more pretending for him! He was completely and openly a mess. Meanwhile the rest of us go on trying to fool each other.”
Bellingham’s budget deficit shines light on the city’s growth problems
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham is facing a roughly $3 million budget deficit as the city is seeing less revenue than it expected. Finance Director Andy Asbjornsen detailed the both the current and potential finances in a presentation to the city council during a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday, July 15.
Seattle Schools Nourish Education with $100,000 USDA Farm to School Grant
The City of Seattle has good news for its public school system and local food producers, as it lands a nearly $100,000 USDA Farm to School grant. Detailing on the grant objectives, the investment aims to augment the capacity of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Culinary Services, boost student access to food systems education, and up the ante on training for school garden practitioners, according to a post on greenspace.seattle.gov.
Podcast: Byrd Barr Place Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Community Block Party
Rhythm & News interview with Byrd Barr Place CEO Dr. Angela Griffin about their upcoming community block party and the 60th anniversary of Byrd Barr Place, formerly known as the Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP). Interview by Chris B. Bennett.
Lost dog found alone on Seattle ferry dock heads to a new home
A lost dog found without its owner on a ferry dock in Seattle last month has found a new home. Washington State Ferries (WSF) explained in an X post published Friday afternoon ferry workers found the canine alone at Colman Dock early on June 12. They took care of the animal while the agency, which is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), searched for his owner in an attempt to bring him home. At the time, the X post stated the dog was going to be “transferred to animal control soon.”
SuperSonics' Vernon Maxwell Recalls Legendary Fight With Teammate Gary Payton
Vernon Maxwell earned his "Mad Max" nickname on the strength of his reputation as one of the NBA's greatest enforcers in the 1990s. Of course, Maxwell also didn't shy away from unleashing his temper on his own teammates, particularly Gary Payton. During a recent appearance on Gilbert Arenas' podcast, Maxwell...
Husky Kickoff Countdown - 42 Days
We're less than 50 days away from the start of the 2024 Football season! Washington will host Weber State on August 31, and to count down the days to kickoff we've decided to take a look at the players that have worn the jerseys of each day in question. Over...
World's first fully hydrogen ferry built in Bellingham begins service in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, Wash, — A passenger ferry now operating in San Francisco looks a lot like the fast ferry from West Seattle, but this boat is a first of its kind. "The Sea Change is the first, world's first passenger hydrogen ferry. So it's a very exciting day that has huge implications for the future. And yes, they absolutely have plans to build more of them and bigger ones and faster ones," said Jim Wunderman, Chair of the San Francisco Bay Ferry Board.
Man attempts to kidnap girl through apartment bathroom window in Kent
KENT, Wash. — A stranger in Kent Friday night allegedly reached into the bathroom window of an apartment, grabbed a girl by her hair and threatened her in a kidnapping attempt. According to Kent police, the incident occurred at 10:46 p.m. Friday at an apartment at 700 East James....
Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Get Your Wizard of Oz Tickets!
August 8 - 11, 2024. August 8: Thursday at 7:00 p.m. August 9: Friday at 7:00 p.m. August 10: Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. August 11: Sunday at 2:00 p.m. ONE weekend only! Limited seating available so get your tickets today!. Central Kitsap Performing Arts Center. 10140 Frontier...
Books and Brews: Used Book Sale Fundraiser at Scuttlebutt Taproom
Do you like exploring used book stores? Are you a fan of craft beer? If so, this might be the book sale for you!. The Friends of the Everett Public Library will be hosting a used book sale at the Scuttlebutt Taproom & Brewery on August 3rd, from 3pm to 7pm.
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