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ALERT: Heat Wave Danger for Washington Over 4th of July Holiday
The National Weather Service is warning about the heat over the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend!. Washington State Braces for Intense and Prolonged Heat Wave. As much of the western United States prepares for a severe heat wave this summer, Washington State is also gearing up for extreme temperatures expected, especially in the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued hot forecasts, predicting record-breaking highs and prolonged periods of scorching heat that could extend through the holiday weekend and into next week.
Tacoma Fire chief retires after more than 30 years with the department
TACOMA, Wash — After more than 30 years with the Tacoma Fire Department, and five years leading it, Chief Tory Green has retired. Green said he plans to spend time working on his farm and will likely get a different job in the future. But for now, he is sharing his hopes for the department and the challenges facing it.
Public safety sales tax revenues would primarily sustain police staffing
After overwhelmingly rejecting a property tax increase earlier this year, Gig Harbor voters will head to the polls again this summer to vote on a sales tax measure supporting the city’s police department and general fund budget. Revenue from the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax, which will appear on...
Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney Drops All Charges Against Former Special Education Teacher
Dominick Bonny is a columnist and contributor to Source ONE News. The Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney’s office dropped all charges against Darren Hunter on Friday, June 28. Hunter, 53, is a former special education teacher from Kent now residing in Chelan. He was facing charges of rape in the first degree, assault second degree, robbery first degree, kidnapping first degree, and two counts of possession with intent to deliver.
Suspect arrested in I-5 fatal stabbing in Federal Way
A suspect was identified in the murder of a 19-year-old man who died following a stab wound to the neck in a violent mid-day incident on Interstate 5 in Federal Way. According to a press release from Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson, the suspect has been identified but still not named in the June 26 stabbing.
Man drowns in Seabeck while crabbing from kayak
SEABECK -- A 50-year-old man drowned Monday afternoon in Hood Canal while crabbing from a kayak after he became entangled in a rope attached to a crab pot, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at 5:34 p.m., approximately 500 feet from shore off Bug Alley Place...
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
King County residents can expect warm summer temperatures and sunny skies starting on Independence Day and lasting through the weekend. The upcoming forecast, according to the National Weather Service:. • Wednesday, July 3: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75 degrees. Light and variable wind around...
A 14-year-old in Kent was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a pursuit. Then he was released
KENT, Wash. — A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kent late last week after a suspected DUI and a multi-agency pursuit but was eventually released to a parent. A Kent Police Department (KPD) officer first noticed a driver fail to stop at a stop sign on West Meeker Street, the department said in a social media post. The driver continued to ignore police lights and the siren, eventually losing a tire and running away toward a nearby apartment building.
Seattle veterans clinic closes after mold, ceiling leak reports
The Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System shut the doors to its South Clinic, less than three weeks after staff and patients publicly raised the alarm over deteriorating conditions in the building following years of deferred maintenance. The complaints also drew questions from U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Rep....
Seattle Land Use committee approves proposal converting commercial space to housing
SEATTLE — Downtown Seattle could soon have more housing and less commercial space. The city’s Land Use Committee on Wednesday signed off on a proposal to convert the surplus of vacant commercial office space into as much as 2,000 additional units of housing. It’s part of a broader...
Seattle Police: Man buying car from Facebook Marketplace carjacked seller
SEATTLE - Seattle Police arrested a man accused of a Facebook Marketplace meetup where he stole a seller’s car at gunpoint. According to authorities, the carjacking happened around 4:13 p.m. on June 27 in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood, near Aurora Ave N and N 83rd St. Two victims called...
Mayor Harrell Advances Legislation Establishing Shore Power Agreement with Port of Seattle for Pier 66
Seattle to become one of the first cruise ports in the nation to offer shore power at every berth, significantly reducing port-related air emissions in the Northwest. Seattle—Mayor Harrell has advanced legislation authorizing Seattle City Light (City Light) to enter into a two-year agreement (MOA) with the Port of Seattle (“the Port”) to construct and provide shore power to Pier 66. The shore power will allow cruise ships to plug into the local electrical grid and turn off their diesel-powered engines while at berth. Nearly 25 percent of total cruise ship emissions in the Puget Sound airshed occur while at berth. On average, shore power would enable each connected ship to reduce their diesel emissions by 80 percent and CO2 emissions by 66 percent respectively while at berth. This legislation will be considered by Seattle City Council today.
Club Pilates to Host Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat
Club Pilates is hosting its second annual "Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat." Partnering with Princess Cruises, this event promises both returning and new experiences to thrill guests. The companies recently announced a host of activities and excursions taking place during the cruise, which sets sail from Seattle and explores Alaska from August 18-25, 2024.
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