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Russell Okung recalls ‘rarely used’ play that led to Marshawn Lynch’s ‘Beastquake’
There have been bigger wins and more important moments in Seattle Seahawks franchise history, but perhaps no play will endure as one of the all-time great NFL highlights than Marshawn Lynch’s 67-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 Wild Card Round. Lynch seemingly ran through the...
Teens face serious gun charges after disrupting Seafair parade with modified weapons
SEATTLE — Three young teens are facing serious gun charges for bringing stolen, modified weapons to Sunday’s Seafair parade in the Chinatown-International District (CID). According to Seattle police, the family of a victim killed in Auburn earlier this month believes the teens are possibly connected to the murder and were taunting them Sunday.
48-Unit Vali Hai Apartments in Seattle’s Queen Anne District Listed for Sale at $17MM
A multifamily community in Seattle has hit the market for the first time. According to a marketing brochure from Kidder Mathews, which has the listing, the property, known as Vali Hai Apartments, is currently on the market for $17 million, or about $354,166 per unit. Located at 800 1st Ave. N in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, this property features 48 units with an average size of 688 square feet, situated on a 25,400 square foot lot with 42 parking spaces. The unit mix includes two studios, three one-bedroom units, 31 one-bedroom units with a living room and 12 two-bedroom units. The asset was constructed in 1959. According to King County public records, the owner is an entity affiliated with Vali Hai Limited Partnership.
Seattle Mariners’ Hitters On The Verge Of Record-Breaking Ineptitude
The Seattle Mariners hitters are setting a new standard in Major League Baseball—one that the team surely does not want. Through 101 games, the team’s offense has been nothing short of offensive. A .218 team Batting Average, the worst in the league. A .299 team On-Base Percentage, tied for third worst, despite the team being seventh for drawn walks. A league-worst 1,038 strikeouts as a team, averaging over ten per game. They are on pace for over 1,600 strikeouts this season, which would shatter the record held by the 2021 Chicago Cubs. Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, Mitch Garver, Mitch Haniger, and Luke Raley have almost as many strikeouts between them as the San Diego Padres do as a team.
Medina's first mansion is for sale - Unreal Estate
MEDINA, Wash — The first mansion ever built in Medina is for sale – and it brings more than a century of charm to the market. Known as “The Gables,” the home was established in 1903 and construction was completed in 1908 – long before bridges connected Seattle to the East Side.
LEE'S BATTLE TO THE FINAL ROUND WAS NOT JUST A RACING VICTORY BUT A LIFE VICTORY
Eight years ago, Paul Lee felt like he was on the top of his racing world. Then, it all came crashing down through no fault of his own. Sunday, at the NHRA Northwest Nationals, Lee returned to where he was before things went awry. Lee reached his first career nitro...
How Seattle influenced Nelly Furtado
SEATTLE — With over 20 billion streams and 35 million albums sold, Nellie Furtado is a hitmaker, and a neighbor to the PNW. The artist, who grew up in Victoria BC, gave us the mega hits "Say it Right," "Promiscuous" and "Maneater" - the pop soundtrack of the aughts.
City responds to growing Ballard homeless encampment
BALLARD, Wash. — The city of Seattle is expected to clear a large homeless encampment on a busy Ballard block. Neighbors are urging the city to connect the people living there with services and shelter. The encampment off 54th Street and 15th Avenue stretches along the sidewalk between a...
Former Port of Seattle police chief awarded $24.2M in damages over wrongful firing
(The Center Square) – A King County Superior Court jury has awarded former Port of Seattle Police Chief Rod Covey $24.2 million in damages, but the port is considering an appeal. Covey sued the port in late 2022 for wrongful termination after he was fired that August, which marked a year after the Port placed him on administrative leave. Covey was placed on administrative leave in 2020 after an internal investigation found he had violated the port’s Code of Conduct and Human Resources policies after...
Eight years after Greenwood gas explosion, Mr. Gyros set to return but needs our help
Longtime neighborhood residents still fondly remember the original Mr Gyros nestled in a tiny shop on 84th and Greenwood, and the gregarious and welcoming owners who greeted everyone happily upon arrival and never forgot a face. You will also recall the day that shop ceased to exist – March 9, 2016 – as it was reduced to rubble in a devastating natural gas explosion.
Arlington named ‘fittest city’ in America for seventh straight year
Arlington County’s run as the fittest “city” in America continues for a seventh consecutive year. New rankings released Tuesday by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) again placed Arlington in the top spot, with Washington, D.C. and Seattle rounding out the top three. “Arlington ranked first...
Backpack Giveaway to Support South Sound Families
In an effort to ease the financial burden of buying school supplies for a new school year, Verizon Wireless and investment company Round Room are hosting their 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Hundreds of backpacks full of an estimated $3 million worth of total products will be given away...
Spectacular summer forecast all week in Seattle
SEATTLE - After one of the warmest starts to July on record at Sea-Tac Airport, temperatures are cooling to a much more comfortable range this week. After cloudy pockets this morning, sunshine is quickly taking over. Highs will reach the low to mid 70s for many communities. The 60s will be more common along the coast.
1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade
The Toronto Blue Jays may or may not trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but one first-place team appears to be a logical suitor if they do. In an appearance on MLB Network’s “MLB Central” Monday, Jon Heyman suggested that the Seattle Mariners could be a landing spot for Guerrero if the Blue Jays trade him. Heyman... The post 1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Mild middle of week weather for western Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seasonal temperatures and sunshine remain around the Portland, Vancouver metro area on Wednesday. Afternoon highs will return to the low to mid-80s on Wednesday – about normal for this time of the year. Sunny skies will also continue as haze lingers along the horizon. Clouds will increase slightly along the coast as a light drizzle or two is possible during the morning hours.
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