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Students craft culinary creations for Liberty Theatre fundraiser
ASTORIA — Ana Holen and Elli Rimell, two aspiring culinary arts students, will serve hors d’oeuvres for a 4 p.m. Wednesday fundraising event at the Liberty Theatre McTavish Room. Holen and Rimell are holding the event as part of a senior project. Bites will be served with mocktails...
Dr. Jorge de la Torre Selected as BC’s New Vice President of Administrative Services
After a gradual selection process, BC President David May welcomes Dr. Jorge de la Torre as the school’s next vice president of administrative services. Dr. de la Torre assumed his new role on July 16. Prior to becoming the vice president of administrative services, Dr. de la Torre served...
Astoria art studios open for weekend tour
The 14th annual Astoria Open Studios Tour over the last weekend in July will see more than 50 artists offer a glimpse of their creative process to the public. The free, self-guided event is a chance to meet local artists and see and buy their work right where it was made.
Long Beach Rodeo back in the saddle
LONG BEACH, Wash. — The 77th annual Long Beach Rodeo, presented by the Peninsula Saddle Club, kicks off Friday evening with a 6:30 p.m. downtown parade. A cowboy breakfast will be served between 7 and 11 a.m. Saturday at the clubhouse, followed by the Northwest Professional Rodeo at 1 p.m. with competitions in bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, breakaway roping, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Announcing this year will be William “Bull” Demers, joined by rodeo clown George Kinter.
World's first fully hydrogen ferry built in Bellingham begins service in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, Wash, — A passenger ferry now operating in San Francisco looks a lot like the fast ferry from West Seattle, but this boat is a first of its kind. "The Sea Change is the first, world's first passenger hydrogen ferry. So it's a very exciting day that has huge implications for the future. And yes, they absolutely have plans to build more of them and bigger ones and faster ones," said Jim Wunderman, Chair of the San Francisco Bay Ferry Board.
Lost dog found alone on Seattle ferry dock heads to a new home
A lost dog found without its owner on a ferry dock in Seattle last month has found a new home. Washington State Ferries (WSF) explained in an X post published Friday afternoon ferry workers found the canine alone at Colman Dock early on June 12. They took care of the animal while the agency, which is part of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), searched for his owner in an attempt to bring him home. At the time, the X post stated the dog was going to be “transferred to animal control soon.”
Prison powwow: Native families connect with their loved ones behind bars
Ryan Wixon (center) looks at the camera as he takes a break from drumming. His daughters, Ahyoka, 10, (left) and Lily, 7, (right) gather around him. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard) In line to enter a state prison north of Olympia, 10-year-old Ahyoka Wixon cannot stay still. “My dad’s friend made...
Motorcyclist Arrested After 120 MPH High-Speed Chase Through Thurston County Near Lacey
A high-speed motorcycle chase that erupted in Thurston County, east of Lacey, has culminated in the rider's arrest, following their perilous 120 mph evasion of law enforcement, authorities have disclosed. As FOX 13 Seattle reports, the events unfolded early Friday morning when Thurston County Sheriff's deputies tried to stop the motorcyclist, caught speeding at 80 mph in a 50 mph zone, the cyclist instead chose to flee, catapulting through east Lacey before charging north on Meridian Road.
Dressage Sets Stage for Exciting Cross-Country at Rebecca Farm
Kalispell, Mont.—July 19— FEI dressage wrapped on Friday at The Event at Rebecca Farm leaving most of the standings tight at the top. In fact, there's a tie atop the CCI4*-L between two pairs with many similarities. Karen O'Neal and Clooney 14 and Jennie Brannigan and Pascal share the lead on a 33.8. Both have been bringing these horses along for several years and both horses are debuting at this level.
AUSTIN PROCK CONTINUES HIS DOMINATION IN FC QUALIFYING WITH PROVISIONAL TOP SPOT IN SEATTLE
It has been a case of rinse and repeat for NHRA nitro Funny Car driver Austin Prock this season – especially in qualifying. Prock put himself in position to claim his eighth No. 1 qualifying spot in 11 races by taking the provisional No. 1 position at the Northwest Nationals late Friday night.
Get the DERT on the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team and the Unfolding Future of Capitol Lake
The reflective views of Capitol Lake are iconic to Olympia’s landscape. The estuary, which had previously always been there, was dammed in 1951, to create the reflecting pond. Many locals remember swimming there. However, over time bacteria, oxygen, and sediment levels became concerning along with invasive species of the New Zealand mud snail and Eurasian milfoil. The aesthetics have diminished along with its ecological health.
Man, woman shot in Tacoma during domestic dispute, SWAT situation
TACOMA, Wash. - A man and woman were both shot during a SWAT situation in Tacoma Sunday morning, both now hospitalized. According to Tacoma Police, officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute at around 7 a.m. near the intersection of E. 35th Street and E. K Street. Upon arrival,...
Scene in Edmonds: Git Hoan Dancers
This Sunday’s Edmonds Concert in the Park was a City Park performance by the Git Hoan Dancers (People of the Salmon). Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. It was a display of music, costumes and dances that represented a culture of Alaskan native people, the Tsimshian Tribe from Metlakatla, Alaska. You can learn on the Git Hoan Dancers here.
Working relationship: Transparency key to successful H2A recruitment at Stemilt
WENATCHEE — Like many other businesses, the tree fruit industry is faced with the challenge of recruiting and retaining a quality workforce. The owners of Stemilt say that in their experience transparency is an important component of both finding and keeping good workers. Stemilt is among the growers in...
Former All-Star gets cut by Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are prepared to move on from first baseman Ty France. The Mariners on Sunday placed France on irrevocable outright waivers, according to Seattle Times reporter Ryan Divish. The move will allow all other 29 MLB teams to claim the 30-year-old infielder. If France clears waivers, the Mariners will be able to send... The post Former All-Star gets cut by Mariners appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
STEVE TORRENCE GETS JUMPSTART IN SEATTLE WITH PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFYING SPOT
Top Fuel star Steve Torrence knows all about winning races and world championships. The Kilgore, Texas, driver has earned 54 Wallys, and he notched four world titles from 2018-21. Yet, it has been a year since Torrence has been in the winner’s circle, and he’s trying to return to glory...
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