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Police investigating after woman shot in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. - Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Auburn early Tuesday morning. According to the Auburn Police Department (APD), just before 2 a.m., patrol officers responded to 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots near the corner of 120th Ave. SE and SE 318th Pl. Officers quickly responded and,...
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State. Those pesky mosquitos are no fun during the summer and now cases of Dengue Fever are on the rise in Washington State. What Are The Symptoms Of Dengue Fever? The WA DOH Breaks It Down For You. According to a post...
An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth with Symphony Tacoma
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Experience an unforgettable evening with Tony & Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth LIVE at the Pantages Theater, accompanied by the magnificent Symphony Tacoma. Known for her iconic performances in Wicked, Glee, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kristin has captivated audiences with her...
Tacoma woman healthy again after court-ordered isolation for tuberculosis treatment
TACOMA, Wash. — A Tacoma woman who was ordered by a Pierce County court to isolate at home for treatment of tuberculosis after she was arrested and jailed last year is finally cured. The woman, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, has gained back weight she'd lost and...
Gaming Industry Veteran Named Wizards of the Coast President
Toy and game company Hasbro has selected gaming-industry veteran John Hight to serve as president of its Wizards of the Coast subsidiary in Renton. As president, Hight will oversee Hasbro’s network of gaming studios and digital licensing agreements, and will lead strategy for "Magic: The Gathering" and "Dungeons & Dragons."
13-Year-Old Schoolboy Shot Dead During Camera Sale
A 13-year-old boy was shot dead during a camera sale at a park after two parties agreed to meet over OfferUp. Matthiew Stavkovy had his life taken on Tuesday, July 16, at Turnkey Park in Kent, Washington, part of the Seattle metropolitan area, after being shot in the torso. According...
3 teens arrested for flashing modified guns at Chinatown Seafair Parade
SEATTLE - A 13-year-old boy and two 14-year-old boys were arrested for flashing guns at the annual Chinatown Seafair Parade in Seattle Sunday night. Police say they received reports of the suspects around 7:30 p.m. near 7th Avenue and South Weller Street. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses shows crowds lined...
Newmark Arranges Sale of Coliseum Building in Seattle
Newmark has arranged the sale of the historic Coliseum Building, located at 1506 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle. The property is at the corner of 5th Avenue and Pike Street, adjacent to Nordstrom’s flagship store and just one block from Westlake Center. In April, Newmark put the 36,904-square-foot retail...
Capitol Hill Transformed Into a Pink Pony Club This Weekend
Thousands of people descended on Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood this weekend for its annual block party, with most in attendance on Friday night there for rising pop star Chappell Roan. Donning pink getups and bedazzled cowboy hats, the crowd buzzed in anticipation ahead of her set. Other headliners on Friday,...
Pollinators are Welcomed in Wallingford
I was able to speak with Eric Sterner, a Plant Ecologist who works for Seattle Parks and Recreation, who described the project as a collaboration between the City of Seattle, community groups, non-profits, businesses, schools, and thousands of volunteers, who work together to restore and actively maintain the City’s forested parklands.
Greg Anderson is Quick and Fast in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Primed for More as Tour Heads to Sonoma
The NHRA Northwest Nationals ended six-thousandths of a second too soon for Greg Anderson and his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro, but the most winning driver in the history of Pro Stock is already shifting his attention to what lies ahead, the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals, which will kick off in just five days.
Quick-Reacting Tony Schumacher Reaches Quarterfinals at Northwest Nationals
The NHRA Northwest Nationals is where Tony Schumacher delivered the first Top Fuel victory for new team owners Joe and Cathi Maynard in 2022, so Schumacher couldn’t think of a better place to score his second win of the 2024 season. Unfortunately, a puff of tire smoke dashed those plans in the second round of eliminations on Sunday at Pacific Raceways outside Seattle.
Alexis DeJoria Out Early in Seattle
Alexis DeJoria, driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra Funny Car, experienced some vexing struggles this weekend in her performance at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. The fan-favorite Funny Car pilot lost in the first round of competition after tire shake caused her safety system to engage, bringing her race day to an early end.
Antron Brown Looks Ahead to Sonoma After Seattle Outing
Coming off of his second win of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, Antron Brown was excited to return to Pacific Raceways this weekend for the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, an event he’s won four times in the past. A fifth event win wasn’t in the cards for the talented Top Fuel pilot and team owner, however, as Brown made an uncharacteristic early exit in the first round of competition today at Pacific Raceways.
Hull Leaves Seattle with Positive Attitude
Patience is a virtue that is often rewarded, and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull will continue to be patient. The rookie Funny Car driver for Jim Dunn Racing extended his four-race streak of solid, consistent runs that he is confident will soon turn into round wins at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, situated in the Seattle area. Racing with Alo and Jenji Boba Tea, the two wildly popular organic beverages adorning the rear wing of the Lescure Funny Car for the next two events Hull and the Jim Dunn team were looking to continue to put up strong performance numbers.
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