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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...
Lululemon larceny: WA authorities bust major theft ring, ‘fence’ arrested
The crackdown continues on a theft ring accused of stealing $500,000 worth of clothing and other items from Lululemon and Ulta stores in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. Loss prevention investigators from those two companies partnered with Bellevue police to put a stop to the thieving. After conducting surveillance on...
County Executive blasts Seattle city leaders for 'falsehoods' about jail issues
SEATTLE — King County Executive Dow Constantine is pushing back on Seattle leaders who complained earlier this week that the city is not receiving the services it is paying for at the county jail. At a public safety committee meeting on Tuesday, members of the Seattle City Council and...
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.
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.
Man sentenced to prison for 2021 hit-and-run that killed Shoreline mother
KING COUNTY, Wash. - The man who killed a Shoreline mother during a hit-and-run in 2021 will spend nearly 11 years in prison. On Thursday before sentencing, Aiden Ott apologized to the family of the victim, 45-year-old Diane Marx. Ott accepted a plea agreement for counts of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, hit-and-run felony death, and reckless driving.
Marysville Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Semi on I-5 in Mountlake Terrace
A young man's stroll onto a freeway ended in a violent encounter with a moving semi-truck this morning on Interstate 5 in Mountlake Terrace. KOMO News reports that the incident took place near 220th Street SW, when the 22-year-old from Marysville was struck by the truck while allegedly under the influence.
Bellevue Medical Office Building Sells: Future Hotel Planned
Seattle-based Kauri Investments Ltd. has purchased a medical office building and parcel in Bellevue for a future hotel development, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which brokered the sale. Kauri Investments acquired the property from Eye Clinic of Bellevue for $6.75 million, Cushman & Wakefield said in a news release announcing...
Feel Good Friday: A Job Fair, Youth Leadership, and a Hotel Opening
‘Let’s Do Something Bigger’: Filmmaker Erica Tremblay on ‘Fancy Dance’. 425 gave the filmmaker a call to discuss her recently released feature-directing debut, which has Northwest ties. Read the full interview here. A Bellevue Job Fair. La Mar Cocina is hosting from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on July...
Survey: Redmond residents’ top concern is affordability; crime fears on the rise
(The Center Square) – A recent survey showed that Redmond residents’ primary concern is overall cost of living and taxes. Concerns about crime are also on the the rise, according to the survey. Survey respondents were asked an open-ended question about the most important problem facing the Redmond, a city in King County located 15 miles east of Seattle. Taxes, affordability and the cost of living were mentioned by 28% of respondents vote as their top concerns. ...
Free movie night: ‘UP’ at Terrace Creek Park July 27
UP will be the movie showing at Terrace Creek Park starting at 9 p.m. this Saturday, July 27. It’s the first of four free films offered through Terrace Summer Nights 2024, sponsored by the City of Mountlake Terrace. The film centers on Carl Fredricksen, an elderly widower who travels...
Council Roundup: Wilburton Vision Comprehensive Plan Amendment adopted
On Tuesday, the City Council adopted a comprehensive plan amendment that will facilitate the transformation of the west side of Wilburton into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood. With updated policies and a future land use map, the comprehensive plan amendment provides guidance for land use code amendments, affordable housing approaches, sustainability...
Seattle weather: More sun Friday, but rain returns early next week
Seattle - Sunshine returns Friday in Western Washington, but a passing front will bring a chance of rain for the first time in weeks by Monday. Temperatures will be back to normal Friday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s in the central and south Puget Sound areas.
Big Ten rival uses gimmick trying to keep Nebraska Cornhuskers fans away
One of the craziest things about being a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan is that, on occasion, it feels like opposing schools fear you more than the actual team. Historically, Nebraska football fans have drawn quite a bit of ire, mainly because of how well they travel. Colorado has shown this off...
Seattle Art Fair Opens With a Strong Showing
Seattle Art Fair is officially open, kicking off its weekend-long run with a packed party at the Lumen Field Event Center last night. Abuzz with the who’s who of the… The post Seattle Art Fair Opens With a Strong Showing appeared first on Seattle magazine.
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