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Unexpected Wallaby Chase in Parkland Leads to Whimsical Police Pursuit and Safe Capture
An unexpected escape artist prompted an early morning chase in Parkland as law enforcement officials were tasked with wrangling a wallaby that had found its way onto a local road. Per The Seattle Times, the call came in around 6:40 a.m., leading Washington State Patrol troopers and Pierce County deputies to 158th Street East and B Street East. Described over the radio as having "big ears and tiny forearms," the 2½-foot-tall wallaby dodged officers before one trooper's tackling ended its brief taste of freedom.
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Film Festival to Host Free Screening Next Month
The Pacific Northwest Ballet has announced that the third edition of its Dance Film Festival, produced in partnership with Seattle Center, will host a free screening at the Mural Amphitheatre at 9 p.m. on Aug. 3. The film festival is, according to a press release, the brainchild of PNB soloist...
UNC Baseball: Anthony Donofrio selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 2024 MLB Draft
The amazing story of Anthony Donofrio continues, as the former UNC baseball standout was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 10th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Donofrio began his college career at SUNY Cortland and proceeded to transfer to Stony Brook. After being told he wasn't good enough to walk-on, the Massapequa, New York native found a home at Quinnipiac, where his star began to grow.
Homeless Native Americans are Likely to Feel the Negative Impact of US Supreme Court Ruling
Last month, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places in a decision Native advocates say will disproportionately impact Indigenous people. But in Seattle, Washington—a state with the sixth highest rate of unhoused people in the country—Native advocates say that the Indigenous population should remain protected by their organizations.
Mayor Harrell Joins Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to Advance City Progress and Improve Outcomes for Residents
Mayor Harrell is among the 39 mayors across 11 countries and five continents who will receive executive education and management training to strengthen their city hall and deliver results for communities. Today – The City of Seattle and Mayor Bruce Harrell were selected for the eighth class of the Bloomberg...
Canlis restaurant in Seattle painted pink for Barbie-themed event
SEATTLE - Seattle's popular, upscale restaurant Canlis has painted its entire building pink, and owners say it is for a two-day Barbie-themed event coming up in August. According to the restaurant's Facebook page, Canlis will become a "Kenlis" dream house on Aug. 9 and 10, for a dance party that will benefit breast cancer research and patient care at Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Susan G. Komen.
Boeing 777X Begins FAA Certification Flight Testing
Boeing has initiated a series of test flights for its commercial twin-engine 777X that are required for the jet to be certified by the FAA. According to the Seattle Times, the first aircraft took off from King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KBFI) on Friday at 6 p.m. PDT with Boeing pilots and FAA personnel on board.
Nonprofits to build affordable housing near Mount Baker station
More than 400 new housing units will be built near the Link Light Rail Mount Baker station, including affordable housing. The City of Seattle Office of Housing announced a partnership with Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza to develop these new housing units to “promote community-centered development” in the neighborhood, according to a press release.
The Sun Goes Down For Kenny Chesney At Lumen Field
(aM) Kenny Chesney made his triumph return to Lumen Field this weekend as his blockbuster Sun Goes Down Tour 2024 rolled into Seattle, the country star took to social media to share his excitement about the show. On Sunday (July 14th) he shared, "I want to thank every soul that...
Second Sketcher Fest coming to Edmonds July 19-21
Last summer, Edmonds was the location of the first Sketcher Fest, an international festival focused on travel sketchbooks. The event caters to artists and instructors dedicated to on-location sketching. This enthusiastic group will be coming again soon for the second expanded Sketcher Fest 2024. Sketcher Fest Edmonds is the brainchild...
Mariners 2024 MLB Draft: Rounds 5-10 [UPDATED with Scott Hunter comments]
After splashing big in the first two rounds of the Draft, the Mariners are looking to save some money here on Day Two of the Draft. If you missed any of our previous coverage, here’s links to writeups on Rounds One, Two, Three, and Four. Note: we’ll be updating...
‘Cobra Kai’ cast reveals first impressions of each other + who would survive on an island! (2024 Interview)
FOX 13’s Carly Henderson sat down with the cast of Cobra Kai to find out the cast’s first impressions of each other, which cast member they think would be best to be stuck on a deserted island with, and what they REALLY think about Seattle’s Gum Wall and catching a fish at Pike Place Market! Big thanks to Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso), Tanner Buchanan (Robby Keene), Peyton List (Tory), Gianni Decenzo (Demetri) for the chat!
News Bites: KIRO, Hope Media Group/ Worship 24/7, WUSF, Spotify.
News Bites for July 15... … Bonneville’s KIRO Seattle is celebrating 50 years of its “News Radio” format. KIRO (710) debuted a news format July 15, 1974. In 2008, the format shifted to KIRO-FM (97.3), where it remains today. The 710 signal is sports-formatted as “Seattle Sports.” To celebrate the anniversary, KIRO-FM hosted a special edition of “Seattle’s Morning News” on Monday. Bill Yeend, the first morning news anchor from 1974, returned to the station for the event and was joined by other prominent alumni. Dave Ross, a fixture at KIRO since 1978, and Ursula Reutin, who has been with the station since 1988, hosted the special broadcast.
Federal fugitive arrested in Capitol Hill with firearm
SEATTLE — Last week Seattle police arrested a man wanted for a federal fugitive warrant in Capitol Hill. On July 7, around 7:27 a.m. patrol officers responded to reports of a man who was passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle parked near 12th Avenue and East Pine Street.
Top Fuel's Shawn Reed thrilled to be at home, and under the lights, in Seattle
Shawn Reed’s first time at a dragstrip came at Pacific Raceways, when he experienced the magic of drag racing growing up. Now behind the wheel of an 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel dragster, Reed will get to be part of another Pacific Raceways first this weekend in Seattle at the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals.
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