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Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
SEATTLE – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report.
Rojas, Moore, Robles hit consecutive HRs in 1st, Mariners beat White Sox 10-0
CHICAGO -- Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles hit consecutive homers in Seattle’s eight-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday night to end a three-game slide. George Kirby pitched seven strong innings and Jorge Polanco added a two-run drive in the...
Monsanto agrees to settlement with Seattle over Duwamish River pollution
Ending an eight-year legal battle, chemical giant Monsanto has agreed to a $160-million settlement with Seattle for its part in polluting a river that runs through the heart of the city with toxins that posed a threat to humans, fish and wildlife, the city attorney's office said Thursday. “We all...
Hog an’ Lags Returns to Halcyon Brewing on Saturday, July 27
“Our summer celebration is a vibrant event which merges our love for lagers and delicious food,” said the announcement from the brewery. This Saturday, July 27, Seattle’s Halcyon Brewing invites you to enjoy Hog an’ Lags, a day filled with local craft beers, BBQ-style cooking, and live music. As the name suggests, the event involves pork (hogs) and lagers (lags). An impressive list of breweries are providing the beer. Hogstead Farms provides the smoked pork and the chow.
AtkinsRéalis Supported Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Granted Phase 1 Award Status from US Department of Energy
RICHLAND, Wash., USA – AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, is supporting the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) which recently announced it will receive up to $27.5 million as part of its Phase 1 award from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED). AtkinsRéalis is providing Project Management Office (PMO) services to PNWH2 after successfully leading its proposal development to the DOE for a network of clean hydrogen suppliers and end users in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington Basketball: Why Great Osobor is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
There hasn’t been much of note for Washington basketball in recent years, though the Huskies are turning a new leaf this offseason. A program with just one trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last twelve years not only transitions into new life in the Big Ten but hired a new head coach. Former Utah State coach Danny Sprinkle has quite the challenge ahead, but is there potential for these Huskies in the near future?
Carol Miao, PhD, on Using UMGD to Target Liver Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells
The principal investigator at Seattle Children’s Research Institute discussed her lab’s work on using ultrasound mediated gene delivery to target hemophilia A. This is the second part of an interview with Carol Miao, PhD. For the first part, click here. “[T]hat's one of the benefits of UMGD—significantly that...
Shorter camping stay limits in Washington state parks to begin in August
Campers in Washington’s state parks will soon find themselves unable to stay in one site quite as long. New rules approved by the Washington Parks and Recreation Commission limit camping stays to no more than 10 consecutive nights in one park in a 30-day period and a maximum of 90 days per calendar year in […]
Federal Way man involved in multimillion-dollar boosting operation
Millions of dollars were illegally made off of stolen goods sold on eBay in South King County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two Western Washington men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 criminal counts related to their alleged conspiracy to traffic in stolen goods.
Weekend closure of Kirkland's NE 85th St to impact the Softball World Series
KIRKLAND, Wash. - The summer construction season continues in Kirkland with a significant closure set to impact drivers and attendees of the Softball World Series this weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced a full closure of Northeast 85th Street between Kirkland Way/114th Avenue Northeast and 120th...
Work Resumes on RapidRide R
Metro’s presentation of its new RapidRide Prioritization Plan revealed plans to resume work on RapidRide K and R. The Urbanist pointed out that King County Metro Route 7 was originally supposed to be replaced with RapidRide R by 2021 in the Levy to Move Seattle, but the project was delayed to 2024 and eventually put on hold due to budget issues. Now, the line will resume planning work next year, with opening targeted for 2031.
Three police chases end in crashes in Thurston County in a single week
OLYMPIA, Wash. - In just one week, Thurston County Sheriff pursued at least three separate suspects in chases, and some are questioning if police are going too far. Last week, a sheriff’s deputy chased a suspect on a motorcycle through Lacey. Deputies say the suspect reached speeds of 120 mph.
All-Suzuki NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Final in Seattle
Gaige Herrera’s historic NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle winning streak on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa came to an end with his first loss in nearly a year at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, WA, on Sunday.Race Highlights:. Gaige Herrera qualified number one;...
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