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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...
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.
Ballard Nail Studio closes permanently
The Ballard Nail Studio at 5615 24th Ave NW has just closed its doors permanently. The news came suddenly via a note on the studio’s door, in which they announced that they’d close on July 1 after a decade in business. “This sudden change is happening rather uanexpectedly...
Community Corner—Open Doors for Multicultural Families
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post highlights Open Doors for Multicultural Families. What is the role your organization...
Seattle Reign vs. Gotham FC Match Highlights: Solid Defense Earns Reign First Away Points
Seattle Reign earned their first points on the road by drawing 1-1 with Gotham FC at Red Bull Arena, showcasing impressive defensive prowess and resilience in challenging conditions. The Reign limited Gotham to just 0.28 expected goals in the first half, highlighting their defensive strength. Gotham had seven corner kicks...
Blind artist who was told "you don't look blind" has a mission to educate
Paul Castle, a blind author and illustrator, has come face to face with a number of misconceptions about blindness."He blinks. He can't be blind.""His eyes aren't white.""You don't look blind."Some appear as comments on the social media pages he started with his husband, Matthew. But in a recent interaction at a Seattle restaurant, Castle and his guide dog, Mr. Maple, were denied entry because an employee didn't believe Mr. Maple was a real service animal. The man was suspicious of Castle because it appeared he was making eye contact with him, Castle said."He said to me, 'You don't look blind,' which...
Seahawks Starter & Former Pro Bowler Listed as Trade Candidate
A longtime Seattle Seahawks starter could be a potential trade candidate entering the season. As mentioned by Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine in his list of teams that could be “aggressive sellers” at the trade deadline, the Seahawks are listed as one of those teams. Ballentine mentions three players — with wide receiver Tyler Lockett as the most prominent name — who could be a trade candidate if Seattle opts to rebuild during the season.
Man seriously injured in Monday morning shooting in Ballard
A man was injured in a shooting early Monday in Ballard. The Seattle Police Department says 911 Dispatch received a report of a shooting in the parking lot at 14th Ave NW and NW Market St at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 1. SPD says that while they were investigating,...
Women’s Tennis: Dukes Sign Seattle Transfer Elena Kraleva
HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Head Coach Tyson Thomas announced the signing of transfer Elena Kraleva , and she will join the women's tennis program this fall with one year of eligibility remaining. Kraleva spent the previous three seasons at Seattle University, where she was a two-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection. A native of Burgas, Bulgaria, she becomes the third member of Thomas' signing class, as she joins Corinna Rietmann and Mia Saveljic. Elena Kraleva | 6-2 | Burgas, Bulgaria | Academy Nikola Obreshkov (Seattle) Transfers to JMU after three seasons at Seattle (2021-24) 2024 Second Team All-WAC singles 2022...
Ranking every Seattle Seahawks head coach in the history of the franchise
With the Seattle Seahawks closing the chapter of the Pete Carroll era and opening a new chapter under Mike Macdonald, it's a great time to look back on the complete history of the Seahawks' head coaches. From Jack Patera in 1976 to Macdonald's hiring in 2024, nine men have had the distinct honor of being head ball coach in Seattle. Some were good, some were bad, and some were straight-up ugly.
Snohomish County educates on loss of crab pots in Puget Sound
Based off a press release from Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. EVERETT JULY 3: To help Snohomish County crabbers minimize the loss of crab pots in the Puget Sound, the Marine Resources Committee (MRC) will share educational tips in Everett this weekend. Monday, July 1 was the...
Two local projects funded for local food system infrastructure projects
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has awarded $1.5 million in Local Food System Infrastructure Grants to support local food system infrastructure, supply chains, and market access for farms, food processors, food distributors, and meat processors. WSDA funded a total of 40 projects that strengthen linkages along the regional...
OSHA finalizing new federal standards for workplace heat safety
AUSTIN, Texas — Just one year after the state banned local rules mandating water breaks for construction workers, Washington is moving toward establishing federal guidelines to protect workers from the heat. It's an action that could save dozens of lives on the job site this summer. Weather continues to...
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