There were 4 active shooter incidents in Washington state last year

There were a total of 48 incidents as defined by the FBI. Four of those happened in Washington state, where a total of 12 people were killed.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

It’s the last day of school forever at this Edmonds elementary

Oak Heights, in the Edmonds School District, is one of five schools replaced thanks to voter approval of a hefty $700 million bond and levy package.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Seattle traffic delays grew more in 2023 than any other major urban area, report says

Seattle drivers lost an average of 58 hours to traffic delays in 2023, per INRIX.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes

A proposal to ensure access to contraceptives is moving ahead in the Pennsylvania Legislature after drawing dozens of Republican votes. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Washington State elevates Anne McCoy to director of athletics

McCoy, 56, replaces Pat Chun, who left for Washington, and becomes the first woman to hold the position. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco

General Motors has named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Everett Herald lays off nearly half its newsroom staff – Mon, 24 Jun 2024 PST

The Everett Herald laid off 12 editorial staff members last week, about half its newsroom, nearly three months after the Snohomish County paper saw a change of ownership. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Assange agrees to plead guilty in exchange for release, ending standoff with U.S. – Mon, 24 Jun 2024 PST

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, agreed to plead guilty Monday to a single felony count of illegally disseminating national security material in exchange for his release from a British prison, ending his long and bitter standoff with the United States. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release…

Good, bad and ugly: A look at the Spokane Indians’ Northwest League first-half title – Mon, 24 Jun 2024 PST

The first half of the Northwest League season saw more ups than downs for the Spokane Indians, and it resulted in a first-place finish and postseason reservation. They’re already off to a 3-0 start in the second half, but let’s take a look back at the good, bad and ugly from the successful first half.…

Washington feeling pressure from abortion bans in other states

Abortion providers in Washington say they’ve seen patients from 20 different states, some from as far as Texas and Alabama.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Suspect in deadly shooting of teen outside Renton BIG 5 pleads not guilty

Aaron Brown Myers is charged with second-degree murder and second-degree assault.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Julian Assange to plead guilty in deal with US to end long-running legal saga

The popular secret-sharing website made him a cause célèbre among many press freedom advocates who said he acted as a journalist to expose U.S. military wrongdoing.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Federal lawsuit challenges Georgia law that limits many people or groups to posting 3 bonds a year

A new federal lawsuit challenges a Georgia law that expands cash bail and restricts organizations that help people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Florida conchs are in hot water. Can moving them deeper revive a plunging population?

Water temperature changes are causing the queen conch population in the Florida Keys to dwindle. This rescue mission aims to restore it. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

5 Seattle-area art shows to see in July 2024

These noteworthy exhibitions emphasize a search for community and the creative potential of relationships. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

USMNT takes a decisive first step at Copa América by beating Bolivia – Sun, 23 Jun 2024 PST

ARLINGTON, Tex. – Gregg Berhalter and the U.S. men’s national soccer team see Copa América as a steppingstone to the 2026 World Cup, and over the course of this summer’s fabled tournament they will measure their growth and learn whether they carry the capital to defeat the sport’s elite when it matters most. Continue Reading…

Arkansas mass shooting appears to have been a ‘random’ act, police say – Sun, 23 Jun 2024 PST

A shooting that killed four people and injured nine at an Arkansas grocery store on Friday appears to have been “a completely random, senseless act,” officials said Sunday. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Cubs honor Spokane’s Ryne Sandberg, unveil statue outside Wrigley Field – Sun, 23 Jun 2024 PST

CHICAGO – As Shawon Dunston, the second of three speakers to introduce Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, wrapped up his speech on Sunday, there was a little commotion coming from Wrigley Field. The current Cubs, led by manager Craig Counsell, walked up the stairs to a balcony that overlooks Gallagher Way to watch the unveiling…

Racing Louisville tie up game with Reign near end of match

The Reign led for most of the game before a late-in-the-match goal by Louisville.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Chicago’s iconic ‘Bean’ sculpture reopens to tourists after nearly a year

City officials say the work included new stairs, accessible ramps, a waterproofing system and a total rebuild of the podium around the sculpture.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas

It was the latest discovery in a series of mysterious columns that have popped up since at least 2020.          Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

UW lands two recruits, including Kamiak edge rusher, on important recruiting weekend

UW added two more recruits for its 2025 class, landing local three-star edge rusher Victor Sanchez Hernandez Jr. and three-star athlete Dezmen Roebuck from Arizona. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service

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