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Educational resources available to help reduce the loss of crab pots
July 1 was opening day for recreational crabbing in Puget Sound. Each year an estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost in Puget Sound, resulting in the capture of an estimated 180,000 Dungeness crab a year with no one to harvest them. The Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee (MRC) and the...
Seattle Police Safely Resolve Hostage Situation at South Seattle Salon, California Man Faces Multiple Charges
A tense situation in South Seattle came to an end this past Saturday as Seattle Police apprehended a man who had taken hostages inside of a local hair salon. The incident occurred on the 8400 block of Rainier Avenue South, where officers arrived following a 911 dispatch reporting a masked man with a gun overseeing hostages within the business at 10:49 a.m. on Saturday.
Rainier Valley Food Bank Celebrates Expansion into Community Food Hub
The Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB) recently held a celebration to mark the beginning of renovations that will transform the existing food bank building into an expanded Community Food Hub. The renovations, slated for completion in Fall 2025, will enable RVFB to serve more people in the area's most diverse neighborhood with nutritious, culturally relevant food and expanded access to partner services.
Educational resources available to help reduce the loss of crab pots
Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound began on July 1. According to a news release, each year an estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost in Puget Sound, resulting in the capture of an estimated 180,000 Dungeness crab a year with no one to harvest them. The Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee...
Surge in Puget Sound Office Leasing Activity with Bellevue Leading the Way
The Seattle/Puget Sound office market experienced a significant surge in leasing activity during Q2 2024, marking a notable recovery and growth trend, according to a recent quarterly industry report by Savills. A total of 2 million square feet was leased in the region, a remarkable increase from the 1 million square feet leased in Q2 2023, and significantly higher than the five-year average. This upturn highlights the region’s growing appeal and dynamic business environment.
Who are the three candidates running for WA attorney general?
We already know a lot about Washington’s next attorney general, even though the election is still four months away. The leader of the state’s largest law firm will be an attorney with extensive experience in government work. They will be at least a decade younger than the current occupant of the office. And as Bob Ferguson steps down after more than a decade as Washington’s attorney general, his replacement will also be a person of color.
Seattle City Council will vote whether to send $1.5 billion transportation levy to November ballot
SEATTLE — On Tuesday, a Seattle City Council committee decided the biggest property tax measure in city history will move forward. The committee approved a $1.55 billion transportation levy proposal that the full council will vote on next week. If it is approved by the full council, it will be on the November ballot so voters can decide.
Three Stats: Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC
Seattle Reign traveled across the country last weekend hoping to earn their first points on the road all season. They accomplished that goal on a hot, muggy afternoon – coming from behind in the last minute to draw 1-1 with Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena. Former Reign player...
PHOTOS: DeAunte Damper Gives Call to Action at Seattle Pride 50
Seattle Pride's 50th anniversary was a vibrant tapestry of joy, reflection, and activism, captured beautifully through the lens Henry Wei. This milestone event, held at Westlake and Fourth, drew a diverse crowd eager to celebrate five decades of progress in LGBTQIA+ rights. The festivities were a testament to the power...
Matt Bowman Opts Out Of Deal With Mariners
Reliever Matt Bowman exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mariners, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post (X link). Seattle granted him his release rather than call him to the MLB bullpen. That sends Bowman back to free agency, a fairly common occurrence over...
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