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UW Bothell names new dean for School of Nursing & Health Studies
The University of Washington Bothell has named Dr. Vanessa Lopez-Littleton as its new dean of the School of Nursing & Health Studies, effective Nov. 1, 2024. Lopez-Littleton has nearly three decades of leadership and management experience in higher education, public service and health care. She has held several executive positions...
Seafair removes drill team from lineup citing safety concerns
After Seafair organizers pulled their participation due to safety concerns following a gun flashing incident at the Chinatown Parade, nearly 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Dolls and Gents Drill Team to be reinstated at the 2024 Torchlight Parade.
Silver Alert activated for missing woman in Seattle
SEATTLE - The Washington State Patrol has activated a Silver Alert for a woman with dementia who went missing in the Seattle area on Friday. Maria Chang, 69, was last seen around 4:30 p.m. Friday at Yale Ave. N in South Lake Union. Chang is described as 5'2", 120 lbs,...
Four UW Alumni Open Olympics Competition On Day One
PARIS – Four Washington Rowing alumni got their Olympic competition underway Saturday morning in Paris, with Simon van Dorp, Ben Davison, and Tabea Schendekehl all moving through directly to the next level. Dutchman van Dorp, the top seed in the large men's single sculls field, turned in the fastest...
Seahawks’ Byron Murphy was alleged victim of extortion attempt
Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy was the victim of an extortion attempt by an Instagram model, according to his agent. Murphy became the subject of social media speculation on Friday when purported messages between him and an OnlyFans model surfaced on X. The model claimed that Murphy owed her $15,000 and had blocked... The post Seahawks’ Byron Murphy was alleged victim of extortion attempt appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Columbia City construction site fire ruled an arson
SEATTLE — Investigators are looking for who might be responsible for a massive fire that destroyed a construction site in Columbia City. The fire happened July 13 in the 3300 block of Claremont Ave S. No one was injured, but the fire spread to a home and displaced one resident. SFD said in its initial release that the fire took more than 70 firefighters to put out.
Another West Seattle bridge project is about to start
Back in February, we mentioned that work was ahead for the “salmon bone bridge” across Longfellow Creek in North Delridge. Now Seattle Public Utilities has announced that work is about to begin. As explained on the project page:. The Salmon Bone Bridge was designed by renowned Seattle-based artist...
Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas on Friday night in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen. Stanek, who turned 33 Friday, was 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA and seven saves...
Pedestrian struck while crossing Interstate 5 early Friday
A 22-year-old pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck and seriously injured while attempting to cross Interstate 5 at 220th Street Southwest early Friday morning, the Washington State Patrol reported. State Patrol spokesperson Trooper Kelsey Harding said that Liam Allen was injured around 1:30 a.m. Thursday after a semi-truck in the...
Body found on beach in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood
SEATTLE - Police are investigating after a man's body was found on a beach in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood on Friday. According to Seattle Police, the body was discovered shortly after 1:30 p.m. south of the Fauntleroy Ferry dock, near Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Wildwood Place. Police say the...
Boeing admits defrauding US government, forced to pay hundreds of millions
Boeing admits it defrauded the U.S. government following two deadly crashes several years ago, and now the company is forced to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars and make some serious changes. The Department of Justice just released its findings and punishments regarding Boeing’s inability to make significant safety...
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
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