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Who’s got talent in Pierce County? The search is on to help prevent youth violence
Pierce County Human Services’ (PCHS) Birth to 25 Initiative and The Griot Party are partnering for a Youth Talent Search to showcase the creativity of youth and young adults in our community. Pierce County residents ages 12 to 24 who can dance, make people laugh, rap, recite poetry, act,...
Emerald Downs: Friday Night Krigger/Evans combo remains Red Hot take feature
(Auburn, WA) Friday night a card of 7 races was capped with the 6th and featured race a starter allowance with a field of 6. This weekend is the annual celebration of the hispanic heritage that is so prominent in the horse racing industry. The Premio Esmeralda Weekend features great food, traditional dance and the spectacle of the Dancing Horses will perform both on Saturday and Sunday.
VRFA Blotter: Fall from wheelchair, dog bite, fires, collision & more
Here are 911 Calls for Service responded to by the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) from July 15–July 21, 2024:. Aid Call: (Pacific) On Monday, July 15th at 8:00 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an elderly female who had fallen out of her wheelchair, injuring her feet. Firefighters treated her on scene, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further care.
Lease could bring new enclosed hangar to Auburn airport
The 4-acre parcel of property at the southeast end of Auburn’s Municipal Airport might not seem a big deal to the guy on the street who, if he thinks about the subject at all, may consider the airport a mere noise maker. But that bit of vacant land, the...
Snoqualmie Police Launch Safe Rider Program to Reward Helmet-Wearing Youth with Ice Cream
On July 24, 2024, the Snoqualmie Police Department, in collaboration with Eastside Fire and Rescue Station 87 and the Snoqualmie Fire Department, introduced the Safe Rider Citation Program. This program aims to encourage local youth to prioritize safety by wearing helmets while riding bikes and scooters. Children observed riding safely...
2024 Edition of Mother of All Garage Sales
It’s that time of year again. The Mother of All Garage Sales, also known as MOAGS, takes place next Saturday, August 3rd, from pam to 4pm in the Northwest Neighborhood of Everett. This year, 101 different homes will be participating. Below we share some of the highlights and important...
Council grants final ARPA funds to ACCESS Project, police tasers and specialized accountant
Several items were approved at the Lynnwood City Council’s July 22 business meeting, including one new employee position. During the council’s July 15 work session, Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge Valerie Bouffiou requested one full-time employee to process an increasing number of photo-enforced tickets because the current staffing was not adequate to handle the workload. The council unanimously passed the request, which was one of several votes that did not require much deliberation. The position, legal specialist II, will pay $60,000-$76,000 annually, excluding benefits.
Scene in Edmonds: Bookshop owner takes a turn at storytime
Edmonds Bookshop owner Michelle Bear was the featured storyteller during the bookshop’s storytime event offered on July 26 — and on the last Friday of each month. Bear, who is a former Edmonds Beach Ranger, read Eric Carle’s A House for Hermit Crab. After Bear’s reading, children who attended created their own hermit crab homes decorated with cutout anemones and barnacles.
Edmonds Police Blotter: July 2-23, 2024
3000 block 132nd Street Southeast: Edmonds police assisted Mill Creek police with attempting to locate a suspect who took a motor vehicle without permission. The suspect was not located. 21300 block 80th Avenne West: A man and woman had a verbal altercation. 23600 block Highway 99: A man stole merchandise...
City-wide Block Party with free bike helmets & steering wheel locks will be Tuesday night, July 30
The Des Moines Police Department will be hosting a city-wide Block Party on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Steven J. Underwood Park (map below). The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for the entire community with a range of free offerings and activities.
231-Unit Housing Hilltop Brings New Affordable Housing to Tacoma, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for Aug. 3
TACOMA, WA – July 25, 2024 — Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is inviting the community to the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its largest affordable housing project in twenty years, Housing Hilltop. The event will be held in front of Housing Hilltop South on August 3rd at 11 AM, and will feature music, special guest speakers, and food.
Jorge Polanco homers twice, adds RBI single to help the Mariners beat the White Sox 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit two solo homers and added an RBI single to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Saturday night. The Mariners remained a game behind first-place Houston in the AL West. Cal Raleigh cracked his team-leading 21st homer, and Victor Robles had three hits and an RBI as Seattle (55-51) won its second straight and handed major league-worst Chicago its 13th consecutive loss, one short of the team record. The Mariners, who once led the division by 10 games, have just three wins in their last 11. The Mariners have struggled at the plate much of the season, but followed up with a second solid offensive showing after Friday’s 10-0 win.
Seahawks bring a hard-hitting veteran safety back to the squad
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed former safety Marquise Blair to shore up their defensive backfield. The only question is, can he still bring it on the field like he did back in the day?. The Seattle Seahawks brought a literal blast from the past back to the Emerald City yesterday. With...
A Mariners-Marlins trade to help Seattle overcome surging Astros
The Seattle Mariners were in desperate need of some offense, and so they acquired outfielder and slugger Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays this morning. But that doesn't mean that they're done adding. They could always use some more offensive help, and for that, they could look to the Miami Marlins for some help.
Home inventory up more than a third in the Evergreen State
Jul. 26—MOSES LAKE — There are a lot more homes available in Washington state than there were a year ago, according to data released in July by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Statewide, there were 14,393 active listings in the state, in June 2024, the latest month for which data was available, a 35.7% increase over June 2023. The change wasn't quite as noticeable in Grant County, ...
Futsal courts coming to Moses Lake
Jul. 26—MOSES LAKE — The Harrison K. Dano Park next to the Boys and Girls Club McGraw Clubhouse in Moses Lake is getting an addition, thanks to the city, the Seattle Sounders and a former Moses Lake resident. "RAVE Sports, which is the charitable arm of the Seattle Sounders, (is) partnering with us on two futsal courts at Harrison K. Dano Park," said Moses Lake Parks, Recreation and Cultural ...
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