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WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Vandal smashes car windshields
The video and photos were sent by Bill, one of multiple victims of overnight vandalism that damaged multiple car windshields: Smashed a bunch of windshields on Avalon last night in West Seattle. Here’s a couple photos, but there’s a lot more car...
Elon Musk STUNS Joe Rogan with SHOCKING TRUTH – Exposes Dems’ DIRTY SECRET Behind Government Shutdown: ‘If They Stop Paying Illegals, They’ll Lose Their Voters’
Elon Musk drops bombshell on The Joe Rogan Experience — claims Democrats are “buying votes with taxpayer dollars” through fraudulent Medicaid funds for illegal immigrants. (Joe Rogan Experience) Tech billionaire Elon Musk just dropped a political...
Keto Diet: 9 Steps for Beginners
1. Know What Foods You’ll Eat and Avoid on the Ketogenic Diet When following a keto meal plan, you’ll be severely limiting carbs. Kristen Mancinelli, RDN, a New York–based nutritionist, recommends starting off with between 20 and 30 grams of...
Bob Asmussen | Rainy in Seattle? You betcha.
SEATTLE — Apparently, the rain is going to be a pain. Forecasts for the Emerald City on Saturday afternoon call for periods of downpours, some heavy. That’s when Illinois and Washington square off in a battle of 5-2 football teams at Husky...
Washington state’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October
By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard Washington mothers and their babies will have access to food benefits through the end of the month, even though the federal government remains shut down, the state’s Department of Health...
World Series storylines: Can Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani make history? How healthy is Bo Bichette?
The 2025 World Series is upon us, which means we're anywhere from four to seven games (seven please!) from awarding both belt and title for another Major League Baseball season. That honor will of course go to either the Los Angeles Dodgers,...
Washington state GOP backs Trump troop deployments; some hope Seattle is next
Jim Brunner / The Seattle Times (TNS) As President Donald Trump escalates military deployments to U.S. cities, some prominent Washington Republicans and conservative activists are praising the moves — and suggesting they’d welcome National Guard...
Race for citywide Seattle City Council seat focuses on housing, crime reduction and local businesses
Ballots have been sent to registered voters. Incumbent Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, a democrat, is facing Republican challenger Rachael Savage. Election Day is fewer than two weeks away. One of Seattle's most notable contests...
Vacancy: Port Captain / Marine Superintendent, Olympia Ocean Carriers Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus
Join the Olympia Ocean Carriers dynamic and growing team in the shipping industry! We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Port Captain / Marine Superintendent to join our Company and oversee the operational and safety performance of...
‘Trending better by every metric,” Washington State Ferries’ leader declares at online community meeting
By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor Tonight at 6 pm, Washington State Ferries will hold the second of two sessions of their fall systemwide online community meeting. We watched the first session at 1 pm so you’d know what they’re covering, in...
EYE ON THE PENINSULA: Clallam board to review transportation program
A Transportation Improvement Program, a contract with the Bonneville Power Administration and city revenue sources and a property tax levy for 2026 will be before boards and commissions next week on the North Olympic Peninsula. Clallam County...
Ranking coach Eck's first season leading University of New Mexico football
We’re a society of subjective rankings and opinions. To that end, the success of the University of New Mexico football team this season under coach Jason Eck has given rise to the idea of the greatest first-year head coaches in school history....
CASE STUDY: Sample Middle-Class WA Couple Facing $880 -$1,325 Monthly Health Insurance Premium Increase Across All 39 Counties
Sample ACA exchange user in Washington state will have to pay over $12K more for same healthcare coverage in 2026 STATEWIDE AVERAGES 2025 Monthly Premium 2026 Monthly Premium Total Annual Increase $414.12 $1,463.35 $12,590.76 WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
‘Zombie trees’ a concern as Seattle area braces for heavy rain and wind
SEATTLE — With heavy rain on the way in time for spooky season, arborists are warning to look out for zombie trees that can fall with destructive results. “When we talk about zombie trees, these trees look living, but if we look closer at them,...
WA pursues rural health funds amid Medicaid cuts
Ryan Moran, director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, which is spearheading the application process along with other state agencies, said regardless of whether Washington receives the funding, it is still within the context of...
Man found dead in parking lot, Portland police investigating homicide
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man was found dead in a southwest Portland parking lot early on Sunday morning. At 4:23 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) responded to the parking lot on the corner of Southwest 3rd Avenue and Harvey Milk Street, for...
Immigrant Seniors Face Uncertainty Due To Looming SNAP Cuts
Filipino seniors collecting food donations from IDIC volunteers. IDIC’s Food Pantry program provides seniors and low-income families access to culturally-specific groceries, serving about 200 people each week. (Photo by Elizah Rendorio) By Elizah...
Dept. of Health receives additional funding for food assistance program in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A key federal food assistance program just got extended in Washington as the government shutdown enters its third week. The state Department of Health (DOH) announced on Thursday that it’s received a new round...
Washington state ophthalmology group to open ASC
Spokane, Wash.-based Eye Consultants PS opened a new clinic and plans to launch an ASC in Spokane Valley to expand access to cataract and vision care. The clinic opened in August, with an adjacent surgery center expected to open this fall,...