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Pet Exposed to Rabid Bat in East Wenatchee
The Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) confirms a bat that came in contact with a pet in East Wenatchee has tested positive for rabies this week by the Washington State Public Health Lab. The Health District says the exposure to the bat was limited to a pet and no human contact...
Takeaways from Seattle Seahawks 37-33 preseason victory over Browns
SEATTLE - The preseason is over, roster cuts will soon follow, and the start of the 2024 NFL regular season will arrive in just two weeks. The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up the exhibition schedule with a 37-33 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday night. Geno Smith made his only appearance of the preseason and quickly led the first-team offense to a touchdown drive before taking to the bench for the rest of the night. Many starters followed suit with brief appearances before giving way to those battling for roster spots.
Call for Vendors: City of Destiny Festival
Vendor applications are now open for the 2nd Annual City of Destiny Festival! This event is a multi-faceted free community festival that will include info booths, free activities, food, and performances to be held at Edison Square. This year’s theme centers on the history of fashion and retail in Tacoma. The festival will highlight changes in fashion and consumer experience from 1880 to the 2000s. We are looking to educate visitors on antique/vintage clothing, cultural dress, sustainable fashion methods and local independent designers.
Mariners' Collin Snider: Snags third win Friday
Snider (3-2) got the extra-inning win over the Giants on Friday, firing a scoreless 10th inning during which he issued an intentional walk and recorded two strikeouts. Snider was called on to preserve a 5-5 tie in the 10th after Andres Munoz had struck out the side in the ninth, and the former responded with a crisp showing of his own. The right-hander lowered his season ERA to a stellar 0.98 with what was his 13th consecutive appearance without surrendering an earned run, and he now has four multi-strikeout tallies in his last nine trips to the mound as well.
Seattle Tacoma Airport Plunged Into Chaos On Saturday Due to Internet and Systems Outage
An internet outage brought travel misery to Seattle Tacoma International Airport on Saturday as the Port of Seattle confirmed that various systems had been taken offline due to the blackout. In a short post on its official X account, SeaTac confirmed the internet and web outage at around 9 am...
Tacoma rollover crash kills driver, I-705 S ramp to I-5 N shut down
TACOMA, Wash. - One person is dead after a single-vehicle rollover crash in the heart of Tacoma by McKinley Park and City Center on Saturday afternoon. The I-705 South ramp onto I-5 North will remain fully shut down during the Washington State Patrol investigation. Drivers are advised to plan their...
VIDEO: Tacoma Police make arrest in 45-car theft ring investigation
TACOMA, Wash. - Another teen has been arrested as Tacoma Police continue their investigation into a vehicle theft ring in the area. In addition to the arrest of the person police believe to be the leader of the ring back on May 30, 2024, officers report 45 stolen cars can be traced back to the following five people arrested:
Mariners place righty reliever on 15-day IL
Before Friday’s game, the Mariners placed right-hander Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his throwing elbow. The placement is retroactive to Aug. 20. Left-hander Gabe Speier was called up from Triple-A Tacoma in the corresponding move. This is the second time Garcia has hit...
Applications Due September 8 for ‘Community Member’ Position on Audit Advisory Board
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants with experience in government performance and financial auditing, public administration, and government financial and fiscal practices to fill the “Community Member” position on the Audit Advisory Board (AAB). The AAB supports the City Council’s Government Performance...
Mariners' high-rated and quick-climbing pitching prospect pulled with another injury
The Mariners 2023 third-round draft pick, Teddy McGraw, has always had the oft-injured but extremely talented label. He's undergone two Tommy John surgeries in a four-year span, with the latest coming during his time at Wake Forest. However, the time sandwiched between the two procedures swayed the Mariners to take a chance on the right-hander.
Seattle Police arrested a man for suspected carjacking and animal cruelty
Suspect charged with murder and animal cruelty in fatal carjacking of 80-year-old dog walker. King County prosecutors have filed charges against a man they say forced his way into a vehicle occupied by a beloved 80-year-old Seattle dog walker, pushed her out and ran over her before going to a park and stabbing her dog to death. Forty-eight-year-old Jahmed Kamal Haynes was charged Friday with first-degree murder, second-degree assault and first-degree animal cruelty. Prosecutors asked that he be held in the jail without bail due to his extensive violent criminal history and the judge agreed. Haynes is scheduled to be arraigned on Sept. 5.
Seattle, Tacoma have nation’s highest combined sales tax among major cities
(The Center Square) – Seattle and Tacoma took the top two spots in the Tax Foundation’s latest publication on the highest combined state and local sales tax rates among major U.S. cities. Earlier this week, the Washington, D.C.-based think tank released its “Sales Tax Rates in Major Cities, Midyear 2024” report, which calculates “average combined state and local sales tax rates by state, using zip code-level sales tax and population data.” ...
MLB insider's free agent predictions suggest Mariners could go on spending spree
I'll start off by saying this. Until proven wrong, I'm going to always assume that the Mariners aren't going to spend money on hitters, and will instead just work trades or sign small one-year deals. Whether this is the owner being cheap, hitters not wanting to come here because the batter's eye is crooked, or some combination, it just hasn't happened in the past for the Mariners.
Tacoma's Stadium High School Hires Hungry Goat Brigade to Tackle Overgrown Vegetation
In an intriguing blend of education and agriculture, Tacoma's Stadium High School has put a team of goats to work on its campus as part of an eco-friendly effort to manage its overgrown vegetation. A swarm of approximately 50 named goats, including Vincent van Goat and Snowflake, has been brought in by Tacoma Public Schools and are currently clearing brush and weeds with an efficiency that machines can't match, as reported by FOX13 Seattle, these goats are not just furry workers but, they're seen as a novelty by locals who often stop to take pictures and interact with the animals from a distance.
REI Co-op Plans to Move to 40,000 SQFT Space at Alderwood Parkway in Lynnwood
After more than two decades at the Alderwood mall, REI Co-op is packing its bags and moving to a larger space just a mile away, according to a report from the Puget Sound Business Journal. The Seattle-based outdoor retailer is set to take over a 40,000-square-foot space at the Alderwood Parkway shopping center, currently occupied by a Dick’s Sporting Goods outlet store. REI’s new lease agreement spans 10 years, with the option to extend for another 20 years in five-year increments.
Indoor Golf Club Expanding to Tacoma Area
Evergreen Golf Club, a Redmond-based organization founded by former Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse and LIV Tour caddie Greg Bodine, is set to open its second location in a former roller skating rink in the Tacoma suburb of Fircrest. The 24,000-square-foot space at 2101 Mildred St. W. is expected to open...
Mount Si athletic department, cross country coach on probation
During their August meeting, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) board members placed Mount Si High School’s athletic department and its cross country head coach, Steven Crane, on probation for the 2024-2025 school year. Following their first-place finish at the state championship on Nov. 4, 2023, Crane covered all expenses...
Stan’s Merry Mart to cease firearm sales in July 2025
WENATCHEE — Stan’s Merry Mart has made the decision to end firearm sales due to the expensive store renovations required to abide by House Bill 2118. HB 2118 passed in March and was sponsored by State Rep. Amy Wallen. “It’s about keeping firearms safe; the inventory safe. It’s...
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