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'Nobody wants to come here': Machete attack adds to ongoing violence in Seattle's CID
SEATTLE — It’s a spot Seattle police are familiar with. Now, there’s yet another violent crime affecting the neighborhood. Police say on Thursday, a suspect slashed a victim with a machete at 12th and King. 12th, and Jackson is just a block over. Together, those two intersections...
Mariners Moose Tracks, 7/26/24: A.J. Puk, Dylan Cease, and Garrett Crochet
Good morning friends! It’s Friday and a new series against the struggling White Sox begins tonight. What could go wrong?. I’m going to spare you from all of the Mariners doomspeak out there right now. You’re welcome. Randy re-write! Ken Rosenthal & co. at The Athletic broke...
Wing Luke’s 12th Annual JamFest Brings Art, Performance, and Culture to the CID Tonight
Find cabaret, rickshaw racing, panda bowling, and more at Wing Luke’s street festival. This morning, 7th Avenue in Chinatown looks deserted, with its worn brick buildings and gated storefronts. A sniff of the cool air smells faintly of hand soap and boiling soup, and the distant hum of I-5 echoes through the narrow alleys. In the early morning light, the International District seems still to be waking up. However, tonight, an event with the intention of revitalizing this historic district and spreading the joy of music will fill the street with noise and laughter.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson highlights years-long relationship with VP Kamala Harris
SEATTLE – Attorney General Bob Ferguson appears at a Seattle event promoting the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris, touting her record as a prosecutor and senator. While it sounds like a moment that could have happened this week, it actually took place Sep. 27, 2019. As Vice President Harris...
Officials urge caution as fires strain air resources in Washington, Oregon
YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. — Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz toured the site of the Black Canyon Fire Friday and gave a briefing on the state of the fire season so far. According to Franz, the state has more resources to fight fires and hasn't necessarily seen an unusual number of fires so far this year, but other factors have put a strain on the people and tools available to fight them.
For Paul Lee, Seattle final round was the turn of a friendly card
A week ago, Paul Lee went to his first professional final round at the Northwest Nationals in Seattle and the way he sees it, that was just one more step forward in his journey towards his ultimate goal of winning a nitro Funny Car title. Lee has already won 7 rounds this season in 10 starts, a far cry from last year’s 4-12 mark in 13 events.
Road closures scheduled this week for 216th/48th construction project
Road closures will shift this week for ongoing construction at the intersection of 216th Street Southwest and 48th Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace. The work is meant to bring down speeds and increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers. For several months, drivers should expect delays and intermittent closures. The...
Update – 4 Stitch Brewing opening new location in Woodinville
Not long ago I shared the news that Good Brewing was moving out of its Woodinville location and 4 Stitch Brewing was taking over. The short version, Good Brewing decided to close its locations in Mill Creek and Woodinville but was not closing the Sultan location. Wheelie Pop Brewing is taking over the location in Mill Creek and 4 Stitch Brewing is taking over the location in Woodinville.
Easy Fire expands to 410 acres, highway closure reassessment underway
MAZAMA — The Easy Fire in Washington's Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 410 acres as of Friday, July 26, remaining uncontained since its lightning-sparked inception on July 17. The Northwest Incident Management Team 3 reports that firefighting efforts continue to be challenged by the blaze's location in steep terrain with dense timber and abundant dead trees.
Wildfire season has started in Washington. Is smoke coming to West Sound?
Wildfires are burning across the Pacific Northwest, and public health officials are encouraging West Sound residents to prepare for the possibility of smoky conditions and poor air quality. What are wildfire conditions like now? Washington is in the midst of what is likely to be a hotter and drier than normal summer, according to...
WA Ferry Workers Say ‘Abuse’ From Angry Riders Increasing
Perhaps it's the heat, some near-record temperatures, or could be the lack of routes and delays. Either way, WA State Ferry workers say they're being subjected to increased 'abuse' by customers. Washington State Ferry system is more stressed than before. According to Washington State Ferries, there have been increasing reports...
Crypto billionaires throw big money behind Washington congressional hopeful
This week, in the congressional district that stretches from Tacoma to the Olympic Peninsula, a PAC funded by cryptocurrency billionaires spent almost $1.5 million on ads supporting Emily Randall, a Democrat.
Former Seahawks second-round pick returns to Seattle for workout
Could a recent draft pick find himself back in a Seattle Seahawks uniform?. As part of Thursday’s training camp practice, the Seahawks brought in (among others) safety Marquise Blair for a workout (first reported by Corbin Smith). Blair has not been on an NFL active roster since a handful of games with the Carolina Panthers in 2022.
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