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'Live without regret': 4th of July evokes memories of fallen Tacoma soldier
SEATTLE — On the Fourth of July, friends and family are convening across the Puget Sound for festivities under fireworks-filled skies. Joe Palombo attended Seafair's annual event at Gas Works Park with his family. He called the holiday, a "good reflection day of all the things we take for granted.”
"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records
Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that "dangerous heat" will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies.Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and "numerous record-breaking temperatures can be expected through the next few days," the weather service said.Heat watches and warnings are in place across multiple states, including large swaths of California, as well as parts of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.In parts of California and southern Oregon, temperatures could blast into the triple digits,...
Georgetown restaurant targeted in smash-and-grab
SEATTLE — Early Wednesday morning, Kauai Family Restaurant in Georgetown became the latest business to fall victim to the smash-and-grab trend in Seattle. Owner Peter Buza said two people crashed a car into the front of the building until they were able to gain access. Once inside, they ransacked the place in what Buva believes was an effort to find cash.
Washington growers to hold piece rate recordkeeping webinar
Two Washington growers organizations are collaborating to help the state’s growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The event is sponsored by the Washington Winegrowers Association and the Washington Growers League. “Learn how to comply with piece rate laws while managing labor costs effectively. This webinar will cover compliant piece...
Bothell council considering donating land for affordable housing downtown
Between the library and the Pop Keeney Stadium in downtown Bothell is a vacant lot the city purchased from the North Shore School District for $1.9 million in 2010 known as “Lot P-South”. The city spent roughly $2 million settling a lawsuit and cleaning up petroleum contamination at...
Loons killed on Beaver Lake, $8000 reward offered for information
TONASKET – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police are asking the public for any information on an incident where someone shot and killed two adult common loons and their chicks on Beaver Lake in the Okanogan Highlands. Non-governmental organizations are offering an $8,000 reward for information...
Auburn teen recovering after 'random' shooting in residential neighborhood
AUBURN, Wash. - An Auburn 15-year-old continues to recover from multiple gunshot wounds as police work to track down a suspect in a "random" shooting that happened last weekend. In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 29, Talon was playing some late-night basketball with his friends when they were...
AFC Heavyweight Emerges As Potential Landing Spot For Former Seahawks Superstar Safety Jamal Adams
An interesting AFC team has been floated as a possible landing spot for former Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets All-Pro safety Jamal Adams. Earlier this offseason, the Seahawks released Jamal Adams in a cap-saving move that cleared $6.1 million. They also released fellow veteran stalwart safety Quandre Diggs, clearing $11 million in cap space.
Seafair celebrates 75 years with 2024 Fourth of July fireworks show
The sounds of music filled Gas Works Park as tens of thousands of people filed in, pulling coolers and tents to stake out their viewing spot for the Seafair Fourth of July fireworks show. KOMO News also checked in on Lake Union Park, where we found people saving their space...
Seattle car prowl suspect falls unconscious during physical altercation, dies
SEATTLE - A vehicle prowling suspect who fell unconscious during an altercation with a car owner has died in the hospital, according to Seattle Police. Detectives say on June 24, officers were dispatched to a North Seattle parking garage on East Greenlake Way N. and 4th Ave. NE to reports of a man potentially armed with a knife.
Magic 8 ball predictions for the 2024 Seattle Seahawks
Mattel's Magic 8 Ball has been predicting the future since 1946. We ran a few questions about the San Francisco 49ers by one, and the results were less than optimal. For those unfamiliar with the concept, users ask yes-no questions to the ball, give it a shake and then turn it over to reveal the answer. We opted for an online version to ask the following:Did the Seahawks make the right call replacing Pete Carroll?Magic 8 ball says: Signs point to yesAfter mostly successful 14 years the Seahawks decided to move on from head coach Pete Carroll, replacing him with former...
Man Arrested for Threatening People with a Knife in South Seattle
Seattle Police arrested a man for threatening people with a knife in South Seattle on Tuesday evening. On July 2nd at 6:53 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 2600 block of Rainier Avenue South for reports of a male threatening people while armed with a large kitchen knife. He also directed bias, derogatory language towards them.
Canine Companions Puget Sound team celebrates 'independence for all' on July 4th
For the non-profit Canine Companions - July 4 marks its 49th anniversary and its mission to ensure independence for everyone. Canine Companions provides service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. On June 29, the Canine...
Pet of the Week: Meet Tanner, an affectionate 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix
SEATTLE — Tanner was one of the more than 60 dogs removed from a rural Mason County property connected to an animal cruelty case in mid-April and is still looking for a family at Seattle Humane. Despite his rough past, this 3-year-old Alaskan husky mix is incredibly affectionate and...
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