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SPD chief addresses staffing issues, jail restrictions and 'astounding' gun violence
SEATTLE — Seattle’s Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr cited concerns about staffing, as well as issues with restrictions on bookings at the King County Jail in a presentation to the Seattle City Council's public safety committee on Tuesday. Rahr also noted there have been "astounding" levels of gun...
Male Stabbed with Corkscrew After Altercation in Downtown Seattle
Seattle Police arrested a man after stabbing another following an altercation in Downtown Seattle, Sunday afternoon. At 5:19 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of three people fighting in the 400 block of 3rd Avenue in City Hall Park. Police arrived and located a victim bleeding from a stab wound to his chest.
Transit Town Hall, Play Along in the Park, more for your West Seattle Tuesday
(Lunaria – ‘money plant’ – seed pods, photographed by Jerry Simmons) Here’s what’s happening for the rest of today/tonight, as listed on the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar (send us your event any time – westseattleblog@gmail.com):. FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: Our calendar...
Three teens — ages 13, 14 — arrested for brandishing handguns at Chinatown Seafair Parade
Seattle police arrested three teens — two 14-year-olds and one 13-year-old — during the Chinatown Seafair Parade on Sunday for having and displaying loaded guns. The boys were caught near the intersection of South Weller Street and 7th Avenue South. “The Seafair Parade has hundreds, if not thousands...
Wennihan places at National FCCLA Leadership Conference
Brody Wennihan earned a silver medal for his Public Policy Advocate STAR Event at the National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington. (Submitted by Dara Whipple) The 2024 FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) took place in Seattle, Washington, from June 29-July 3, drawing more than 8,000 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. This gathering provided a valuable platform for attendees to expand their leadership skills, sharpen their talents, explore career pathways, and listen to inspiring speakers.
Existing Building Is Reimagined as a Modern Grocery Store
Cushing Terrell partnered with longtime client, Metropolitan Market, to bring its global-inspired take on grocery to the rapidly transforming Crown Hill neighborhood of North Seattle. The new location transformed a 30-plus-year-old building into a beautiful, modern shopping destination—one that both fits the context of the up-and-coming neighborhood and ties into Metropolitan Market’s high-end brand.
Seattle CBP officers seize narcotics from same traveler twice in one week
SEATTLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport seized illicit drugs from a U.S. citizen twice in one week. The first seizure occurred July 14 when the passenger, a 43-year-old man, was referred by CBP Officers for a secondary inspection. During an inspection of the man’s luggage, CBP Officers found more than 12 pounds of ketamine in both liquid and powdered form, nearly two pounds of codeine, and nearly three ounces of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB).
Dubs Club Membership Sign-Up Now Open
Dubs Club has been refreshed for the 2024-25 school year, and membership sign-up is now open!. Designed for fans aged 12 and under, Dubs Club offers an immersive experience that introduces kids to Husky fandom at a young age. Join Dubs Club to create lasting memories, enjoy rare behind the scenes experiences, and share the importance of exercise, good sportsmanship, and competitive team play with your little Husky fans. With two membership options available - free and paid ($35), members enjoy access to exclusive benefits, from UW-branded merchandise to tickets for select home events throughout the year.
Watch out NFL, DK Metcalf has a new diet. He's no longer eating 3 bags of candy a day
SEATTLE — Watch out National Football League (NFL), because Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has a new diet this year. Last year Metcalf told Kevin Garnett what he would eat in a day. The revelation shook many sports fans at the time because it's a diet you would not expect from an athlete who reached the pinnacle of his sport.
3rd edition of PNB’s Dance Film Festival to receive free screening
Pacific Northwest Ballet, in partnership with Seattle Center, is excited to announce that the third edition of its PNB Dance Film Festival will have a free outdoor screening at the Mural Amphitheatre. The evening of short dance films will screen at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm) on Saturday, August 3. The Mural Amphitheatre is located on the Seattle Center campus, conveniently situated between the Armory and the Pacific Science Center, in the shadow of the Space Needle.
SPD: Armed good Samaritan saves pregnant woman from attacker
Seattle police said an armed good Samaritan saved a pregnant woman. The Seattle Police Department (SPD) reported he came to the rescue of the woman during a domestic violence incident and shot her attacker. It happened Sunday morning at about 10:30 at West Seattle’s Lincoln Park. “An adult male...
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