Incoming Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has tapped Assistant Police Chief Justin Lundgren to lead the Spokane Police Department on an interim basis and Maggie Yates, who ran unsuccessfully last year for a seat on the Spokane County Commission, as assistant city administrator. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press…
Community members, officials react to verdict in trial of 3 Tacoma officers charged in Manuel Ellis’ death
The officers, who were charged in the death of Manuel Ellis in 2020, were found not guilty on all charges. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Sea-Tac Airport seeking 13 dining, retail space bidders for C Concourse expansion
The Port of Seattle is encouraging local and regional businesses to apply for spaces at Sea-Tac Airport’s C Concourse expansion. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced shortlists in 10 categories. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
More people are calling WA’s 988 mental health crisis hotline
Since the 988 line launched in July 2022, calls are up 40%, texts 670% and chats 124% as more people have become aware of the services. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Two Rhode Island men charged with assault and battery in death of Patriots fan
Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct by police in connection with the death of a fan at a New England Patriots game in September. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Tolkien estate wins court order to destroy fan’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ sequel
The saga began in 2017 when a California man showed up with what he called “the obvious pitch-perfect sequel” to a book he adored. It became an Amazon Prime series. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
No. 20 Gonzaga uses efficient offense to beat Arizona 81-69 – Wed, 20 Dec 2023 PST
The Arizona women’s basketball team used full-court pressure to try for home runs against 20th-ranked Gonzaga on Wednesday. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Morning person? You might have Neanderthal genes to thank – Wed, 20 Dec 2023 PST
Neanderthals were morning people, a new study suggests. And some humans today who like getting up early might credit genes they inherited from their Neanderthal ancestors. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Mistrial looming? Presiding juror in Tacoma police trial says panel having difficulty – Wed, 20 Dec 2023 PST
The presiding juror in the trial of three Tacoma police officers accused of killing an unarmed Black man told the court Wednesday that the jury could not reach a verdict for at least one of the three defendants. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Seattle Sports Star of the Year award honorees announced
Honorees include ice hockey great Guyle Fielder, retired Seattle Times columnist Larry Stone, youth softball enthusiast Olivia Vitello and the nonprofit Rise Above. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag problem
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
No, Dr. Oz isn’t promoting a diabetes cure in ads on Facebook
Manipulated ads on Facebook falsely claim former TV host Dr. Oz developed a diabetes cure. But these ads are deepfakes; there is no cure for diabetes. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Make it a Traylor Christmas with these cookie recipes from Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce
Here are recipes for Taylor Swift’s chai sugar cookies and Donna Kelce’s chocolate chip cookies. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
7 Western WA synagogues sent false bomb threats
Over 200 Jewish institutions across the country were targeted by false bomb threats over the weekend, including seven Western Washington synagogues. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
White supremacist sentenced for threatening jury and witnesses at synagogue shooter’s trial
A self-proclaimed white supremacist has been sentenced for making online threats toward the jury and witnesses at the trial of a man who killed 11 congregants at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Judge says removal of Confederate statue at Arlington can proceed – Tue, 19 Dec 2023 PST
A day after halting work to remove the Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, a federal judge in Virginia on Tuesday said he would allow the removal to proceed. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Seahawks QB Geno Smith an ‘unsung hero’ for team while backing up Drew Lock – Tue, 19 Dec 2023 PST
Despite the late-game heroics of Drew Lock in Monday night’s 20-17 season-saving win over the defending NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, coach Pete Carroll made clear afterward that Geno Smith remains the team’s starting quarterback. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Donald Trump is barred from Colorado’s 2024 ballot, the state Supreme Court rules – Tue, 19 Dec 2023 PST
In a historic decision Tuesday, the Colorado Supreme Court barred Donald Trump from running in the state’s presidential primary after determining that he had engaged in insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Made in Washington shares stocking stuffer ideas from local brands, businesses
Christmas is nine days away as of this weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Warrant: Basketball player and ex-girlfriend plan, carry out kidnap and murder of Washington woman
The body of 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers was found in the Nevada desert on Dec. 15, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
The Seattle building at the center of one of history’s greatest sports stories
The University of Washington’s historic shell house was home base for the ‘Boys in the Boat.’ #k5evening Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
