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Neighborhood Walks Return for Eighth Summer in Bellevue
West Lake Sammamish/Lake Hills, Factoria, and West Bellevue are seeing the return of Neighborhood Walks this week today, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. The walks are part of Bellevue’s initiative to engage and explore diverse neighborhoods throughout Bellevue while meeting and talking with local residents, a release from the city said.
Bellevue’s K9 Walter is the Ultimate Crime-Solving Sniffer Dog
It's the tale (or tail) of a K9 Officer getting the bad guy, which means extra treats!. It happened Wednesday in Bellevue. At about 9:30 pm, Police were observing a suspicious vehicle in the Home Depot parking lot (325 120th Avenue NE). When an Officer approached the silver Toyota Corolla, the driver took off. After a computer check, the vehicle was reported stolen by the Tukwila Police Department.
City of SeaTac to receive $40,000 refund after 4th of July Drone Show failure
The Great Lakes Drone Company has confirmed it will issue a full refund of $40,000 to the City of SeaTac following a technical failure that disrupted its highly-anticipated 4th of July drone show. As we previously reported, the incident occurred at Angle Lake Park on the 4th of July, when...
Seattle weather: Warmer temperatures Tuesday, back to the 80s and 90s
SEATTLE - Morning clouds started our day on the cooler side, but the clouds cleared this afternoon. Highs today are several degrees cooler because of the early morning clouds. Highs are around average for SEA Airport. High pressure remains in control this week, leading to plenty of sunshine and highs...
Seattle Theatre Group To Host 2024 Leadership Exchange In Arts And Disability Conference
Seattle Theatre Group will host the 2024 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD) Conference happening in Seattle this summer from July 29 to August 2. A program of the Office of Accessibility and VSA at the Kennedy Center, the LEAD program advances accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities in the arts and culture and the conference provides learning, support, camaraderie, and motivation—necessary fuel for any cultural administrators working to address systemic inequities and discrimination on the basis of disability.
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.
4-star RB Michael Turner is moving closer to a decision
Michael Turner is one of the best in Texas and the four-star running back named his top schools over the weekend and he is close to committing to one of those. The post 4-star RB Michael Turner is moving closer to a decision appeared first on On3.
Washington Fire Fighters Detain Fellow Officers Over Coffee Debt
This is one of the best pranks I have seen in a long time. Des Moines, Washington: Fire Department Pranks Police Over Coffee Bill. In the quiet suburban town of Des Moines, Washington, a friendly rivalry brewed between the South King Fire Department and the Des Moines Police Department, quite literally over coffee. It all began innocently enough, with the police officers dropping by Fire Stations 66 and 67 for a quick caffeine fix during their patrols. What started as a casual routine soon escalated into a lighthearted game of cat and mouse.
WA state, FDA, Poison Control, Issue Warnings Over Mushroom Edibles
State and Federal officials across the US are urging consumers to not consume Diamond Shruumz-brand products due to possible health dangers. Products have been linked to dozens of health-related issues. According to information released by the WA State Department of Health:. "As of July 8, 2024, at least 58 people...
Why Washington’s wolf count is under scrutiny
With a controversial vote planned this week on whether to loosen protections for wolves in Washington, wildlife advocates are raising alarm that officials could be relying on flawed wolf count figures from a tribe in the northeast corner of the state. Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission members have been told by agency staff that wolves […] The post Why Washington’s wolf count is under scrutiny appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
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...
Washington Fire Fighters Detain Fellow Officers Over Coffee Debt
This is one of the best pranks I have seen in a long time. Des Moines, Washington: Fire Department Pranks Police Over Coffee Bill. In the quiet suburban town of Des Moines, Washington, a friendly rivalry brewed between the South King Fire Department and the Des Moines Police Department, quite literally over coffee. It all began innocently enough, with the police officers dropping by Fire Stations 66 and 67 for a quick caffeine fix during their patrols. What started as a casual routine soon escalated into a lighthearted game of cat and mouse.
EvergreenHealth Receives Excellence in Lactation Care Award
In recognition of its excellence in lactation care, Kirkland's EvergreenHealth has been awarded the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Care Award for staffing professionals who hold the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant certification. EvergreenHealth is the only hospital in Washington to earn this recognition, a release from the health care...
Quality Collision Group Expands into Washington with Paramount Centre Acquisition
Quality Collision Group (QCG) acquired Paramount Centre in Fife, WA -- its first location in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition of Paramount Centre, a facility renowned for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service since 2004, aligns with QCG's mission to remain the industry’s leader in certified repairs. Mike...
PREVIEW: Two West Seattle outdoor concerts in the next three nights!
TUESDAY – BIG BAND CONCERT IN THE PARK: 7 pm tomorrow (July 16),. (Lanham and Graham) fills with the swinging sounds of the West Seattle Big Band, directed by Jim Edwards. The park concert is a midsummer tradition, sponsored by the West Seattle Grand Parade. This is the 27th year!
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...
The Stranger's Summer Issue
It’s the summer of a presidential election year, which means the task of saving our democracy has once again fallen to you. You can—and, indeed, you must—do your part by choosing the best soft-serve ice cream cone in Seattle. To assist you in that task, Stranger Culture Editor Megan Seling, EverOut Food & Drink Editor Julianne Bell, and Stranger contributor Meg van Huygen have done the work of sampling the options around town. It’s up to you to read their commentary and follow through.
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