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Brady's Take: Mariners Obviously Need More From Their Core
We can talk all we want about the trade deadline acquisitions that the Seattle Mariners need to make, but the bottom line is this: If the guys they've counted on and deemed as their leaders don't produce, it won't matter one bit.
What can be done to curb gun violence?
Does it seem like you hear about a new shooting investigation every time you turn on the news? Unfortunately, gun violence is becoming conventional in the United States. Harborview Medical Center, the only Level I trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, saw 34 people this May injured from firearm injuries. From June 1-24, they had already seen 46 cases. Nationally, the U.S. surgeon general recently declared gun violence a public health crisis.
John L. Scott: More resale listings will hit the market before the winter months
In his 2024 Mid-Year Housing Forecast, John L. Scott Real Estate Chairman and CEO J. Lennox Scott predicted a “good level” of new resale listings will hit the Seattle market between now and October, adding that despite this influx of new inventory, the market for affordable and mid-priced homes will remain intense.
2024 training camp preview: 5 veteran Seahawks on the roster bubble
It’s July, which means it’s training camp month for the Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL. There will be competitive position battles, undrafted free agent standouts, stock risers, stock fallers, and some tough decisions to make once preseason concludes in late August. As part of our...
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.
North Pacific, Pacific Council appointments delayed until “later this summer’
All other regional council appointments were announced on June 28. Alaskan and West Coast fishery stakeholders are still in the dark as to who will represent them on their regional fishery management councils. The appointments of 22 new and returning members to six of eight of the nation’s councils were...
HOLIDAY HELP: Can you be a flag volunteer for West Seattle Junction?
As is customary on the Fourth of July, the West Seattle Junction Association will place dozens of American flags in the heart of the business district – with volunteer help. WSJA’s Stacie Woods tells WSB they have enough help in the morning but need more in the afternoon to remove the flags, 4-5 pm. All ages welcome – sign up to help out by going here!
Former Lady Vols’ WNBA results for July 1
Two former Lady Vols competed in the WNBA on Monday. Seattle defeated Dallas, 95-71, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Jordan Horston started at guard for the Storm. She recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes. Horston converted 4-of-8 field goal attempts. Mercedes Russell totaled seven points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal for Seattle in 19 minutes. She converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-of-1 free throw attempts. Horston played for Tennessee from 2019-23 under head coaches Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper. Horston was a first-round selection (No. 9 overall) by the Storm in the 2023 WNBA draft. Russell played for the Lady Vols from 2013-18 under Warlick. At Tennessee, she is only one of three players to record at least 40 career double-doubles, joining Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw. Russell was a second-round selection (No. 22 overall) by New York in the 2018 WNBA draft.
Nika Muhl is Trending After Video of Sideline Interaction With Seattle Storm Teammate Emerges
Former UConn Husky and current Seattle Storm rookie Nika Muhl has created an impressive fanbase for herself. She brought many UConn fans with her to the WNBA, after becoming a fan favorite while playing alongside Paige Bueckers. And now Muhl seems go to viral prior to every Seattle Storm game ...
Mariners' Top Prospect Unable to Play in Canada in Frustrating Legal Development
The Seattle Mariners recently promoted top prospect Laz Montes to Single-A Everett, but he's forced right now to work out with Triple-A Tacoma because of an interesting legal development.
Washington Names Jessa Hansen Parker New Gymnastics Head Coach
The University of Washington has named Jessa Hansen Parker as the ninth head coach of the Husky women’s gymnastics program, announced Tuesday by UW Director of Athletics Pat Chun. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Hansen Parker into the Husky family as the leader of our gymnastics program,” Chun...
Redfin Reports Newly Built Apartments Are Filling Up at the Slowest Pace Since 2020
There are more new apartments hitting the market than normal. As a result, building owners are competing with one another for tenants, which is limiting how much they can boost prices. SEATTLE–(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Less than half (47%) of newly constructed apartments that were completed in the fourth quarter were...
Seattle Seeks Visionary Firm to Revamp Municipal Golf Course Management and Increase Inclusivity
Seattle's green spaces are about to get a little bit of a management makeover, or so it seems, given the latest stir from the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR). They've officially called for proposals in their hunt for a management firm adept at handling not just the fairways and greens but also the dollar signs and customer smiles of their municipal golf courses. In the words of the RFP, this firm will take up the reins of "day-to-day operations" including the standard fare of driving ranges, pro-shops, and those post-game clubhouses, where the 19th hole can often be found. The details, live as of yesterday, can be scoped out at parkways.seattle.gov, with the deadline set for August 9.
Capitale Pizzeria, a pizza cousin to Belltown’s La Fontana Siciliana, coming to Broadway
A pizza-focused cousin of classic Belltown Italian joint La Fontana Siciliana is coming to Capitol Hill’s Broadway. Plans for Capitale Pizzeria are underway in the space left empty by the sad end for the Boca family of food and drink after the death of founder Marco Casas-Beaux at 72 last year. CHS reported here on the closure of Casa-Beaux’s venues amid unpaid rent and legal issues.
Series Preview: Mariners (47-39) vs. Orioles (53-31)
The Mariners have had about as bad a two week stretch as you could imagine and the schedule isn’t letting up anytime soon. On the heels of losing their first home series since mid-April, the M’s will welcome one of the best teams in the American League for another big test of their mettle. Thankfully, T-Mobile Park has been a relative bastion for the ballclub; Seattle has won two-thirds of their games at home, the second best home record in the AL. They’ll need every advantage they can get as they try to right their listing season.
Seattle's CARE Team Expands with New Hires and Federal Funding Boost
Last Wednesday, June 26, Mayor Bruce Harrell made an announcement at Seattle University that Seattle's Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) team will expand its staff and presence throughout the city. "We are expanding CARE citywide seven days a week over the next coming months," Harrell explained. "We will hire...
Tuesday Toss: Unexpectedly Epic Matches
Just not in the two marquee games. Carolina-DC and Salt Lake-New York, from a dramatic standpoint, were a couple of duds, both featuring East excellence and excessive amounts of garbage time. But two traditional Central Division rivalries both offered relentless intensity with riveting conclusions, while Colorado and Seattle engaged in...
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