Seattle mayor signs legislation streamlining light rail development in city
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed new legislation Wednesday that streamlines the permitting process for transit expansion paving the way for light rail in the Washington city. The legislation streamlines the permitting process for Sound Transit expansion into Ballard and West Seattle. Seattle’s city council adopted...
Two people in life-threatening condition after car crashes into Kent daycare
An overnight crash in Kent left two people with life-threatening injuries, according to Puget Sound Fire.
Man charged with homicide after woman dies from overdose in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. — A man has been charged with controlled substance homicide following an investigation into a deadly overdose at an Everett apartment complex. On May 4, Everett police responded to a report of an overdose at an apartment in the 2600 block of W Marine View Drive, where they found a woman in her 40s...
Pearl Jam drummer steps down after 27 years with Seattle-based band
SEATTLE - Matt Cameron will leave Pearl Jam after 27 years behind the drum kit. The drummer has been with the Seattle-based band since 1998, and announced Monday morning over social media that he would be leaving the band. "Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for...
POLICE: Employee says he shot apparent car thief in self-defense in Redmond
The employee was in legal possession of a handgun and fired, striking the suspect once in the abdomen. The employee stated to police that he acted in self-defense.
SUV crashes into full Seattle restaurant, injuring patrons and causing major damage
SEATTLE — An SUV crashed into the Mioposto restaurant in Ravenna on Friday night while it was full of customers, according to a post by the restaurant on Instagram. Photos provided by Mioposto show extensive damage to the building, including the total destruction of the front side. Seattle police...
Salmon falls from sky at T-Mobile Park before Mariners game
SEATTLE, Wash. – In a bizarre event on the morning of July 4, a salmon fell from the sky at T-Mobile Park just hours before the Mariners’ game against the Pirates. A Root Sports crew member witnessed the unusual occurrence while setting up for the game. Mariners play-by-play announcer Rick Riz explained that the fish...
60 demonstrators at Sunday sign-waving at Shoreline-Edmonds border
More than 60 people attended Sunday's sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line to stand up and call for a government that believes in truth, justice, fairness, human dignity, and the rule of law. Carrying signs reflecting dismay with much in the news last week, making historical comparisons, valuing diversity, or...
Rapper Nelly purchases National Thoroughbred team, moves it to his native St. Louis
A National Thoroughbred League team has a new home after rapper Nelly purchased a squad and moved it to his native St. Louis this week.
The Hidden Water Crisis: 12 U.S. Cities That Could Run Dry by 2050
Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona (image credits: unsplash) Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities but relies heavily on the Colorado River. With persistent drought ... Read more The post The Hidden Water Crisis: 12 U.S. Cities That Could Run Dry by 2050 appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
