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What can be done to curb gun violence?
Does it seem like you hear about a new shooting investigation every time you turn on the news? Unfortunately, gun violence is becoming conventional in the United States. Harborview Medical Center, the only Level I trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, saw 34 people this May injured from firearm injuries. From June 1-24, they had already seen 46 cases. Nationally, the U.S. surgeon general recently declared gun violence a public health crisis.
2024 training camp preview: 5 veteran Seahawks on the roster bubble
It’s July, which means it’s training camp month for the Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFL. There will be competitive position battles, undrafted free agent standouts, stock risers, stock fallers, and some tough decisions to make once preseason concludes in late August. As part of our...
Former Lady Vols’ WNBA results for July 1
Two former Lady Vols competed in the WNBA on Monday. Seattle defeated Dallas, 95-71, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Jordan Horston started at guard for the Storm. She recorded eight points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes. Horston converted 4-of-8 field goal attempts. Mercedes Russell totaled seven points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal for Seattle in 19 minutes. She converted 3-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-of-1 free throw attempts. Horston played for Tennessee from 2019-23 under head coaches Holly Warlick and Kellie Harper. Horston was a first-round selection (No. 9 overall) by the Storm in the 2023 WNBA draft. Russell played for the Lady Vols from 2013-18 under Warlick. At Tennessee, she is only one of three players to record at least 40 career double-doubles, joining Candace Parker and Chamique Holdsclaw. Russell was a second-round selection (No. 22 overall) by New York in the 2018 WNBA draft.
North Pacific, Pacific Council appointments delayed until “later this summer’
All other regional council appointments were announced on June 28. Alaskan and West Coast fishery stakeholders are still in the dark as to who will represent them on their regional fishery management councils. The appointments of 22 new and returning members to six of eight of the nation’s councils were...
HOLIDAY HELP: Can you be a flag volunteer for West Seattle Junction?
As is customary on the Fourth of July, the West Seattle Junction Association will place dozens of American flags in the heart of the business district – with volunteer help. WSJA’s Stacie Woods tells WSB they have enough help in the morning but need more in the afternoon to remove the flags, 4-5 pm. All ages welcome – sign up to help out by going here!
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...
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.
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...
Today's Headlines: July 3, 2024
Studies look at how Snake River dam changes might affect river transportation. Two studies are underway to determine the Northwest’s transportation needs if four Lower Snake River dams are modified to improve salmon migration. The Washington legislature asked the state Department of Transportation to study how dam breaching would...
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...
Washington energy choice initiative supporters turn in 431,000 voter signatures
(The Center Square) – Backers of Initiative 2066 turned in more than 431,000 signatures Tuesday afternoon to the Secretary of State’s Office in Tumwater with the hope of getting the measure to protect energy choices like natural gas and propane on this November’s ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington, Let’s Go Washington and other partners held two news […]
WA advocates say SCOTUS is punishing homelessness
Advocates for affordable housing are still grappling with a U.S. Supreme Court decision they say could criminalize homelessness. Justices voted 6-3 in favor of Grants Pass, Ore., which passed an ordinance allowing fines for people sleeping in public, even if they have nowhere else to go. Rachael Myers, executive director...
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
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