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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...
OMAHA, SET! 2024 Seattle Seahawks Schedule
The Seahawks are all set for 2024 with a schedule that’s jam-packed with prime-time action. We’re talking four big-time games under the bright lights: two on Thursday nights, one on Sunday night, and a Monday night showdown, a foursome that will spice up those scores and odds for the upcoming season!
‘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!
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.
Seattle City (spot)Light: James Wicker, Senior Electric Service Representative
How long have you been at City Light? Since June 2017. Tell us about your role: I provide on-site technical advice and help commercial customers, making sure their electrical service installations are set up properly and efficiently. I explain and apply regulations for these installations and guide customers on service size, equipment arrangement, connection points, and service routes. I also advise on energy conservation and available resources. I initiate service installation orders, inspect installations to ensure they meet all codes and requirements, and resolve any electrical service issues by coordinating with other staff when necessary.
Traffic Jam for Peace: Urban Family's Bold Stand Against Gun Violence
Gun violence is a pressing issue that affects communities across the nation. In King County, government stakeholders and community organizations are joining forces to address this epidemic through collaborative initiatives. King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and community leaders like Shantel Patu, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Urban Family, recently announced the launch of two interconnected campaigns: the 100 Days of Action against Gun Violence and the 100 Days of Peace initiative.
Royalty Fee Tacked Onto SiriusXM Bill Prompts Subscriber Lawsuits.
SiriusXM has in recent years come under scrutiny by several state attorneys general over its sales practices. Now company lawyers are facing a new accusation — that SiriusXM illegitimately charges its customers more than the advertised prices for its music plans. Consumers are now pressing their case in lawsuits filed in San Francisco and Seattle.
Fundraiser underway to support family of Pike/Pine parking lot shooting victim
A community fundraiser is underway to help loved ones of Kenji Spurgeon pay for funeral expenses and return the 23-year-old’s body to family in Alabama. “Kenji was a bright light in our lives, known for an infectious smile and quick wit,” a remembrance reads. “Kenji had an extraordinary ability to uplift everyone around with laughter, a joke, a song, or a dance. Kenji inspired us all to seek joy and be cheerleaders for one another.”
Seattle Seahawks fans should find recent 49ers move hilarious
The San Francisco 49ers are a good team and there is no disputing that. Twice in the last five seasons, the 49ers have been to the Super Bowl (though they have lost both times). They also own a current five-game winning streak over the Seattle Seahawks. Life is good for 49ers' fans...for now.
King County Parks hosting FREE youth programs with Sack Lunches this summer
King County Parks will host families for a summer of parks and recreation youth programs – including free Sack Lunches for kids under 18 – in White Center and Skyway. Recreation Aides support Summer Sack Lunch sites and lead recreational activities like games, arts and crafts, and athletics for groups of children and teens in a variety of settings.
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.
Washington introduces new Foodborne Illness Notification System
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has just introduced a new tool that will make it easier to file food safety complaints, as well as report food poisoning. DOH encourages everyone to use their new online system, the Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS), to share...
Foot chase leads to arrest of theft suspect with multiple warrants in Des Moines
Des Moines Police officers detained a suspect on Monday, July 15, 2024, following a brief foot pursuit after an attempted theft in the 23000 block of Pacific Highway South (map below). Officers initially approached the suspect for suspicion of theft when the individual ditched the products and attempted to flee...
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.
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