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Teen Stabbed in Snohomish County Bus Altercation, Suspect Crispin Oleary Charged with Multiple Assault Counts
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed after he tried to intervene in a dispute on a bus in Snohomish County, the altercation escalating to violence in a parking lot off Highway 99 north of Lynnwood, according to local law enforcement. The incident, which took place yesterday afternoon around 1:15 p.m., began when the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Crispin Ellias McFall Oleary, got into a confrontation with the bus driver that was serious enough that two teenagers felt compelled to step in.
Multiple fire crews fight blaze at Burien home Tuesday afternoon
On Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2024, firefighters responded to the scene of a residential fire in the 11600 block of 23rd Ave SW in Burien’s Shorewood neighborhood (map below). Multiple fire crews showed up to find the house ablaze after a 12:30 p.m. 911 call. An Amazon driver saw...
Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive Honorary Degree at AFI Conservatory Commencement – Film News in Brief
Jamie Lee Curtis will be awarded with an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the American Film Institute at the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony Aug. 10. at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.'Freaky Friday 2' Set for Theaters in 2025; Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Reunite in Behind-the-Scenes Look as Filming Kicks Off Curtis, who won an Oscar in 2023 for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” has appeared in plenty of films over her career, including 1978’s “Halloween,” 2018’s “Halloween,” “Freaky Friday,” “My Girl,” “Knives Out” and many more. Her television credits also include “The Bear,” “Scream...
Public Health warns about whooping cough outbreak in South King County
King County has reported a significant increase in whooping cough cases – especially in South King County – with 108 confirmed cases as of July 16, 2024, surpassing the total number of cases over the past three years combined. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County,...
Suspect who stole Seattle fire engine arrested after being unable to deactivate parking brake
SEATTLE — A suspect is in custody after stealing a Seattle Fire Department (SFD) engine for a brief period of time on Wednesday morning. A witness called 911 at around 3:30 a.m. to report that a man rode a scooter up to an SFD fire truck, climbed inside and then drove away with the lights and sirens activated. The incident took place on the 9200 block of 2nd Avenue Southwest.
Group of juveniles, including a 7-year-old brandishing a hatchet, wanted for robbery in Seattle
SEATTLE — A group of juveniles, including a 7-year-old, are wanted for robbery in north Seattle after an incident earlier this week. On Monday, five victims, who are also juveniles, were riding a Metro bus when a group of 10 to 15 juveniles between the ages of 7 and 17 got on the bus and began to make biased comments.
Seattle could get glimpse of Northern Lights Tuesday night
SEATTLE - Seattle has a small likelihood of getting a glimpse of the Northern Lights Tuesday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center says a geomagnetic storm is possible on Wednesday, but the chance to see the resulting aurora borealis in the U.S. is higher on Tuesday.
WIAA: 2024-25 Districts 2 Leagues and Classifications
This is the year of change and it will be impacting Districts and leagues. First, it is the beginning of another 4-year classification cycle and the WIAA shifted some of the classification ranges in an attempt to try and even the number of schools per classification without putting schools in a huge disadvantage or advantage.
From South African apartheid relics to Yakama regalia, Seattle Art Fair returns
The Seattle Art Fair returns this week, featuring galleries that celebrate a range of styles from glass art to interactive installations. Fairgoers can expect to see symbols of South Africa’s apartheid era and beadwork by Yakama Nation descendants, among other exhibits. Thousands of artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts are expected to attend the fair, which runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Lumen Field Event Center. “The Seattle Art Fair connects back to the city by highlighting its vibrant local art scene while also bringing in national and international artists,” said Seattle Art Fair Director Kelly Freeman. “Strong Spirits: Collaborating with Ancestors,” a tribute to artist Epiphany Couch’s grandparents, will be the largest exhibit Couch has produced in her home state of Washington. She and her family rebuilt her late grandmother’s kitchen, adorned with traditional Yakama beadwork.
Kalen DeBoer addresses departure from Washington with 93.3 KJR
On Jan. 12, 93.3 KJR released a statement announcing the planned interview with then-head coach Kalen DeBoer was off. “Please understand that Coach DeBoer & UW Athletics are continuing to work towards a future we can all be excited about. At this time, Coach will not be joining us this morning, but we will reschedule our interview soon.”
Seattle-area sandwich chain to close 10 stores, citing rising labor costs
Seattle-area sustainably sourced sandwich restaurant chain, Homegrown, will be closing 10 stores — leaving only two. The closures mean more than 150 employees will be laid off. Homegrown CEO and co-founder Brad Gillis said, as reported by The Puget Sound Business Journal on Monday, that economic impacts, rising labor...
Police: Seattle man stabbed with corkscrew in scuffle downtown
SEATTLE - Seattle police arrested a man after a stabbing in downtown Seattle on Sunday. At 5:19 p.m., officers were called to a fight involving three people at City Hall Park. When they arrived, officers found a 50-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his chest. The victim was...
Fremont Brewing’s Taproom in Columbia City Opens This Weekend
This has been a long time coming. I don’t even recall how long ago I first heard that Fremont Brewing settled on a location and planned to open a new taproom in Seattle’s historic Columbia City neighborhood. Months? A year? Maybe longer? I don’t know, but it’s been a long time coming.
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