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Hull Leaves Seattle with Positive Attitude
Patience is a virtue that is often rewarded, and Funny Car driver Buddy Hull will continue to be patient. The rookie Funny Car driver for Jim Dunn Racing extended his four-race streak of solid, consistent runs that he is confident will soon turn into round wins at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, situated in the Seattle area. Racing with Alo and Jenji Boba Tea, the two wildly popular organic beverages adorning the rear wing of the Lescure Funny Car for the next two events Hull and the Jim Dunn team were looking to continue to put up strong performance numbers.
EdgeRunner AI Emerges from Stealth with $5.5M Seed Funding to Build Generative AI for the Edge
SEATTLE, July 22, 2024 -- EdgeRunner AI, a new startup building Generative AI for the edge, announced its official launch and the closing of a $5.5 million seed funding round led by Four Rivers Group with participation from Madrona Ventures and strategic angels. The funding will go towards building EdgeRunner...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Council to vote July 22 on judicial personnel request
At its business meeting July 22, the Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to vote on a request from Municipal Court Judge Valerie Bouffiou to create a new position to handle photo-enforced citations. Bouffiou requested the position at last week’s council work session, saying that rising levels of tickets and a growing backlog necessitated the position.
In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible only because of the Climate Commitment Act,” Inslee said, citing a program that works to cut pollution while raising money for investments that address climate change. “That was the source. It’s the only way we’re able to do this.” Inslee made similar remarks as he visited a salmon habitat restoration project and then...
Unstoppable Duo: Scrappers Sisters Reach New Milestones In Seattle
It was a banner weekend for the Scrappers Sisters as they continued to improve their performances in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Jianna Evaristo raced her Scrappers Racing Buell to a quarterfinal finish, setting new track records in both speed and elapsed time while her sister, Jasmine Salinas, achieved a new personal best speed behind the wheel of her Scrappers Racing Top Fuel dragster.
TRS Group and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Remove PFAS from Firefighting Vehicles
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Port of Seattle Fire Department at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), working with TRS Group (TRS), is the first airport in the United States to use the PerfluorAd™ process to remove and thoroughly clean aqueous film forming foams (AFFF), which contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called "forever chemicals," from all its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles.
Dentists can apply now to the Best Case Wins Challenge
Dentists can submit cases through August 31 to enter the Best Case Wins Challenge launched by the Seattle Study Club and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dentists can submit their cases in implant restorative, crown lengthening, orthodontic restorative, and full-mouth rehabilitation. This global contest rewards exceptional care in four clinical areas.
Stunning photos offer chilling look at Mount St. Helens eruption
The United States Geological Service (USGS) recently shared that Mount St. Helens appears to be going through a "recharge" phase. Naturally, every time we hear news about Mount St. Helens having any volcanic activity - even if it is deemed to be non-threatening - we immediately pay attention. But why is that, when there are over 100 volcanoes in the United States - including 19 in Washington State alone?
County OKs funding for Courtside Apartments acquisition, preservation for affordable housing
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners approved more than a million-dollar funding recommendation from the Regional Housing Council for acquiring and preserving the Courtside Apartments for Vital Housing’s project. The project will receive $1,357,699.15, as requested in the application, and Public Health and Social Services has been authorized to...
Rock legend called ‘best guitar player in world’ has died
If you like rock music and don’t know Jerry Miller you probably should. Eric Clapton reportedly once called him “the greatest guitar player in the world,” and while Rolling Stone didn’t hold him in quite as high regard, it still once ranked him among the greatest 100 all-time.
Ceremonies, celebrations planned for Lynnwood Link grand opening Aug. 30
With six weeks left before the grand opening of the Lynnwood Link extension, Sound Transit has announced additional details about the opening day festivities as well as an update on progress completing the tasks necessary to open the 8.5-mile extension. “Every day brings us closer to the launch of Lynnwood...
Seattle Weather: Clouds to more sun Tuesday
Monday was so far the coolest day in July, which was 5–15 degrees cooler compared to Sunday! Highs were only in the mid to upper 60s for Western Washington. Clouds were stubborn and failed to clear much this afternoon, but started to break a bit by the evening. Winds...
A Capitol Hill Block Party 2024 hangover: Pike/Pine festival bends but doesn’t break despite massive Chappell Roan crowd
With reporting by Nova Berger/CHS Reporting Intern. The Capitol Hill Block Party awakens this Monday in a familiar place: facing questions of whether the music festival has grown too much for its neighborhood streets in a hangover of the sunny fun and legendarily good times experienced during its annual three days of music and partying.
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