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Pierce County Council frustrated with lack of progress on homeless site
(The Center Square) – Frustrations are growing among Pierce County councilmembers after Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s office requested a shift of funding for a proposed $2.5 million homeless stability site. The county has struggled to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma to increase homeless services to other parts of Pierce County. […]
Umpqua Bank Awards $1M Grant to MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has received a $1 million grant from Umpqua Bank and the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to help support the construction of a new pediatric hospital that is expected to open in early 2026. For more than 30 years, Mary Bridge Children’s has been located...
Boise man dies in early morning motorcycle crash on Federal Way
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A Boise man died early Monday morning following a motorcycle accident. Boise Police report that a Boise man traveling in the area of Federal Way and S. Findley Ave. appears to have lost control of a Vespa style motorbike and crashed around 2:00 am Monday morning.
Murrary requests health care services audit after Tacoma ICE facility death
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington has formally requested that federal auditors review health care services in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities and the agency’s compliance with its own detention standards. Murray’s letter to the Government Accountability Office was sent several months after a 61-year-old detainee, Charles Leo...
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.
Nika Muhl's Pregame Outfit Before Storm vs. Dream Has WNBA Fans Awestruck
The Seattle Storm have been playing some of their best basketball in recent weeks. They're coming off of a dominant 91-63 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. And now they have another home game against the 7-15 Atlanta Dream on Sunday that, on paper, should be a winnable game for them. And if ...
I-405 northbound open in Bellevue after multi-vehicle collision prompted full closure
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Interstate 405 northbound fully reopened after all lanes were blocked early Tuesday morning following a multi-vehicle collision just south of Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the collision involved multiple vehicles, including a truck that flipped over. WSDOT cameras...
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.
Sale of large capacity magazines remains illegal after WA Supreme Court stay ruling
The Washington State Supreme Court upheld Monday morning a temporary legal pause preventing the sale of large-capacity magazines in Washington state after a Cowlitz County judge in April found the state ban violated the U.S. and Washington Constitutions in lawsuits involving Kelso gun store Gator’s Custom Guns. The motion...
A Big Costco Change That Members Need to Know Is Coming Soon
Costco is implementing a membership change for Washington state members, so get ready for it!. I would dare say that the majority of people who buy a membership to Costco are people who need to buy things in bulk and don’t want to pay through the nose to do it.
Emerald Downs: Arctic Breeze stuns in the Kent Stakes; Wright sweeps the Stakes; Krigger triples; Pick 5 pays 25K & Corgi’s!
(Auburn, WA) It was Corgi day at Emerald Dowms and the dogs, owners and fans showed up with another huge crowd on hand. The $50,000 Kent Stakes was also contested with a field of 11 going 6 1/2 furlongs. The track was fast and 56 starters for an average of 7 starters per race. Nearly 10,000 people were on hand to cheer on both the horses and Corgi’s. They were also in a betting mood wagering the 2nd highest handle of the season of $1,555,586 just shy of the $1,565,104 on June 16. This was an average of $194,448 per race and led to some season high pay-outs.
South Sound Music Festival: A Celebration of Local Talent and Community Spirit
The South Sound Music Festival, now in its third year, recently concluded another successful event in Tacoma, Washington. This vibrant celebration brought together a diverse mix of artists, vendors, and community members for a day filled with music, food, and fun. A key aspect of the festival is its focus...
Shelby Stoner Joins Galanda Broadman as Tribal Of Counsel
SEATTLE, WA – Shelby Stoner has joined Galanda Broadman as Of Counsel, focusing on complex litigation involving tribal nations and enterprises and Indigenous citizens. Stoner also provides employment counsel to tribal employers. “We are ecstatic to have Shelby join our team,” said Gabriel S. Galanda, Managing Lawyer of Galanda...
Surf X Surfwest: Riding the Northwest's surf rock wave
The Pacific Northwest is home to a small, but fervent surf rock scene with bands often accenting instrumental music with sci-fi and horror themes. It's a vibe that culminates at an annual surf music festival in Seattle. Surf X Surfwest 2024 is July 19-20 at Darrell's Tavern.
Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group Announce a New Joint Venture for Asset Protection and Tax Strategy
SEATTLE, Wash., Jul 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, VastAssetDefense.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The alliance is introducing an advanced AI platform called “Einstein” and is currently in Beta 4.0 and is also introducing a community called Vast Vault.
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.
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