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VIDEO: Celebration wraps up Metro Flex’s first week of on-demand transit for Delridge and South Park
Today’s El Mercadito pop-up shop and farmers’ market in South Park had special guests:. Mayor Bruce Harrell, City Councilmember Rob Saka, Metro general manager Michelle Allison, SDOT senior deputy director Francisca Stefan joined South Park community advocates, including members of the Duwamish Valley Youth Corps, in celebrating this week’s launch of Metro Flex on-demand transit serving Delridge and South Park. While Metro is a county service, as we reported when the launch was announced two weeks ago, the Seattle Transit Measure is paying for the new service. That’s why both city and county reps spoke at Duwamish Waterway Park today – here’s what everyone had to say:
Seattle parents say 'something bigger' needs to be done to address youth gun violence
SEATTLE — Parents and community members south of downtown Seattle gathered to say enough is enough. Friday evening’s “Justice for our Youth” event was all about solutions – the problem? – how to keep our young people safe from gun violence. Community leaders say...
Gross! 3 Washington State Beaches Closed for Alarming Levels of Bacteria
See which beaches are not safe to visit right now in WA state. "Stay out of the water," reads a notice from the Seattle Parks and Recreation's X (Twitter) feed, according to a report from KOMO News. High levels of nasty germs from people doing #2 in the water and...
Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County take in 50 cats in one day
The Humane Society Tacoma/Pierce County already has 300 cats in its population. They weren’t prepared to take in at least 50, and possibly as many as 100 cats, today alone and they all come from one Pierce County home. The cats are said to be sick, possibly malnourished, and...
New traffic measures at North Lake Tapps Park
Due to continuous high park usage and unauthorized parking along county roads surrounding North Lake Tapps Park, Pierce County has implemented no parking barricades along shoulders of the surrounding roads to mitigate illegal roadside parking and alleviate traffic congestion. This popular swimming and boat launch area is located on the...
MOSAIC festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright Park.
Public commenters raise concerns at Commercial Aviation Work Group inaugural meeting
When the newest iteration of a group tasked with relieving Washington’s projected aviation capacity shortage held its inaugural meeting, community members weighed in on the committee, its members and its mission. The Commercial Aviation Work Group (CAWG) – which first met on Thursday, July 11, at the Capital Event...
Burien City Manager Accuses King County Executive of “Establishing” Encampment Outside Courthouse
In an email to Deputy King County Executive Shannon Braddock last week, Burien City Manager Adolfo Bailon demanded answers to a number of questions about an encampment outside the King County Courthouse in downtown Burien, where unsheltered people have been living for several weeks. The county recently set up a fence around the encampment that prevents it from sprawling onto the sidewalk.
Washington Adds 2025 4-Star, ESPN 300 Arizona Safety–Former Arizona State Commit
The Washington Huskies have found some more speed down in the Arizona Desert in 4-star safety prospect Rylon Dillard-Allen. The 5-11, 165-pound defensive back chose the UW over Alabama, Texas A&M, and UCLA. In his live commitment video on Instagram, he toyed with viewers by putting on a few different...
First weeks of new sailings, King County Water Taxi sees jump in ridership
Seattle’s Pier 50 starts bustling just before 5:30 a.m. ahead of the first sailing on the King County Water Taxi. The “fast ferry” takes 278 passengers on each sailing from Seattle to Vashon Island, and Seattle to West Seattle. The Seattle-Vashon route runs 22 minutes one way...
UNC Baseball: Anthony Donofrio signs with the Seattle Mariners organization
Another day, another former UNC baseball standout agreeing to terms on his first Major League contract. As posted by the UNC baseball program's social media pages, Anthony Donofrio has agreed to terms on a deal with the Seattle Mariners organization. The terms of the deal have not been announced for the 10th round draft pick, but it's important to note that his draft slot value is projected at $181,100.
Seattle police: Man shot multiple times in Yesler Terrace dies Saturday
SEATTLE - Seattle police are now investigating a shooting in the Yesler Terrace neighborhood that left one man dead Saturday morning. Officers say they arrived to reports of a shooting at East Spruce Street and Broadway just before 12:30 a.m. on July 27. There, they found one man shot multiple times and provided immediate medical care until Seattle Fire could take over. However, the man died of his injuries.
Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox odds, picks and predictions
The Seattle Mariners (54-51) visit the Chicago White Sox (27-79) Saturday. First pitch from Guaranteed Rate Field is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. White Sox odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: Mariners lead 4-1. The Mariners snapped a 3-game losing streak Friday with a dominant 10-0 win against the White Sox to cover as -174 road favorites. 3B Josh Rojas led the way on offense with 3 RBIs courtesy of a 3-run home run while Seattle scored 8 runs in the 1st inning....
Announcers comment on traded player's activity
Before Randy Arozarena went off to his new team, he wanted to be sure he milked in every last moment with not only his old team but also, the fans of his old team. Arozarena was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. But nearly a full 24 hours later, Read more... The post Announcers on Randy Arozarena hanging with Rays fans: ‘I’ve never seen anything like that’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
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