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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...
130-mile stretch of I-84 in eastern Oregon shut down because of wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest scrambled Tuesday, July 23, to contain two fires that were threatening several small towns in Oregon, and a key stretch of interstate connecting Oregon and Idaho was shut down as flames advanced. Authorities ordered Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon shut down...
Q&A with 12th Legislative District candidates | Election 2024
Candidates across the 12th Legislative District, now reaching from parts of the Snoqualmie Valley to Chelan, are gearing up for the Aug. 6 primary election. According to Washington’s new legislative district map, residents from parts of Duvall, Carnation, Fall City and North Bend will vote in the 12th Legislative District rather than the 5th Legislative District, as in previous years.
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