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‘Loss of a Spouse’ GriefShare Recovery Support Group starts Saturday, Sept. 14 at Grace Church
Grace Church will host a 1-day “Loss of a Spouse” GriefShare Recovery Support Group on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 for those who have lost a loved one by death. There is no charge for this event. The group will meet on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, starting at 10:30...
“Unacceptable”: Burien City Manager Complained to Police Chief, Sheriff About Lack of Immediate Response to His 911 Calls
We’ve reported before on Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon’s habit of calling 911, sometimes multiple times a day, to report on the presence of people he believes are using drugs, setting up tents, or behaving oddly outside the window of his office at Burien City Hall, which overlooks Town Square Park in downtown Burien. But emails obtained through a records request show that he took things a step further earlier this year when he felt the police weren’t responding quickly enough to his requests for immediate, in-person service.
A calming space during a time of crisis: Support 7 launches fundraising drive for new vehicle
When victims and first responders in South Snohomish County need a calming space to step away from the intensity of an emergency situation, Support 7 volunteers and their emergency response vehicle are there to provide one. The Support 7 team uses a motor home, outfitted to provide a space for victims and fire responders to be shielded from the elements, step away from the media, have private conversations with police, get religious support from chaplains, or have a hot or cold drink, among other services.
Eyes-Shocked! Washington Sees Closure of Prominent Coffee Chain Location
WFCN – Loyal customers of a well-known coffee business have started a petition in response to the announcement that a large shop in Washington state will be closing this summer. A large Starbucks in the Alki area of western Seattle, Washington, was set to close its doors earlier this...
Report: Seahawks work out pair of wide receivers, interior offensive lineman
After a long offseason, Seattle Seahawks first year head coach Mike Macdonald will finally have the entire team in house starting Tuesday when veterans report and join the rookies and injured players who reported last week. With that in mind, the Hawks are still sitting on an open roster spot,...
Mariners Pitcher Does Something Not Done in Last Six Years of Organizational History
Of course Emerson Hancock would rather be pitching in the major leagues right now, but he's still a valuable piece of the organization who made organizational history on Sunday.
University of Washington Huskies Predicted to Finish Midway in Big Ten by Polls
The University of Washington football team, undergoing significant changes after a national runner-up finish, has been predicted by preseason polls to land in the middle of the Big Ten conference. USA Today placed UW ninth in the Big Ten. Cleveland.com and KOTC ranked the Huskies 10th in the conference. 20...
A Mariners fan classily reached out on Twitter to get Yordan Alvarez his ball after a cycle
A Seattle Mariners fan named Amy Franz was at T-Mobile Park on Sunday and caught a home run hit by Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez. It’s not the most noteworthy … until he hit a double in the eighth inning to complete the cycle. So Franz used the...
ESPN's future power rankings has the Seahawks stuck in sadness
How good will the Seattle Seahawks be in three seasons? That is fairly impossible to say, right? ESPN believes it has a great idea of where Seattle will be in three years and if the four-letter network is correct then Seattle will stay right where they were in 2023. To...
Mark Handy Joins C+C as Executive Vice President, Utility Solutions
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- C+C today announced that Mark Handy has joined the purpose-driven agency as Executive Vice President, Utility Solutions. Handy joined C+C from DNV, where he served as the Head of Section, Clean Energy Program, leading the team’s work on PSE&G’s Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722378713/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)
Torrence, Prock, Coughlin Jr., and Van Sant Collect NHRA Seattle Wallys
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season for John Force Racing on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating first-time finalist Paul Lee in the final round of the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase...
TOP FUEL STAR STEVE TORRENCE ENDS HIS WINLESS DROUGHT IN SEATTLE
Top Fuel star Steve Torrence wasn’t sleepless in Seattle – not at all. Torrence snapped a 20-race winless streak by capturing the title at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle, which also happened to be the last race he won on July 23, 2023. Torrence clocked a 3.963-second elapsed...
PROCK ROCKET KEEPS SOARING BY WINNING IN SEATTLE
The Prock rocket Funny Car keeps soaring to new heights. Prock, who drives the Cornwell Tools/AAA Chevrolet Camaro SS for John Force Racing, won his fourth race of the season, claiming the title at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle on Sunday. In the finals, Prock clocked a 3.875-second elapsed time...
Shawn Langdon Reaches Fifth Final Round of Season; Doug Kalitta, J.R. Todd Reach Semifinals in NHRA Northwest Nationals
Shawn Langdon was the No. 13 qualifier at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. Langdon’s best qualifying attempt came in the final session Saturday evening when he posted a 4.146 second run at 184.98 mph. The Kalitta Air Careers car was on a good run, but the run was terminated early. It was the first time this season that the Kalitta Air Careers Toyota team qualified in the bottom half of the field.
Crowd crush at Capitol Hill Block Party causes multiple people to collapse, attendees say
SEATTLE - This year's Capitol Hill Block Party music festival became so overcrowded Friday that it caused multiple people at the event to collapse, according to those who attended the festival. Several Instagram and Reddit users claim the crowd became especially crammed during Friday's performance by Chappell Roan. Some concertgoers...
Here’s what’s next for WA’s Democratic Party delegates as Harris seeks the nomination
Washington’s 111-person delegation to the Democratic National Convention will meet Thursday to consider endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee. If it does, as expected, it will join counterparts from a growing list of states – including Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Florida. Delegates […] The post Here’s what’s next for WA’s Democratic Party delegates as Harris seeks the nomination appeared first on Washington State Standard.
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