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Lighting off fireworks this 4th of July? 'Be safe and recognize the consequences,' firefighters say

Published   Jun 30, 2024 02:14AM
West Pierce County Fire & Rescue hopes people who set off at-home fireworks follow local laws and take precautions to prevent injury or fires. ... Read more

Supreme Court decision on camping ban brings mixed reactions

The decision allows cities to enforce stricter bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. ... Read more

Brouwer’s Café in Fremont to close after 19 years

Brouwer’s Café opened in 2005 and is known for its 64 craft beers on draft. ... Read more

Washington on guard for troublesome mussel found in Idaho la

Washington is upping efforts to keep an invasive freshwater mussel from gaining a shell-hold in the state’s rivers and lakes, using tactics ranging from DNA testing to shellfish-sniffing dogs. Quagga mussels can cause major problems as layers of th ... Read more

Police warn of street theft targeting older residents in Bellevue

Published   Jun 29, 2024 05:36AM
The suspects ask older residents for help with directions, then they steal jewelry off of them, police say. ... Read more

Ride Smart This Summer: Essential E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules

Summer is upon us, bringing warmer weather, longer days, and an increase in residents using bikes and scooters on Snoqualmie’s sidewalks, paths, and ... Read more

Seattle Supersonics legend Gary Payton to be at Hoopfest thi

Supersonics legend Gary Payton will be in attendance this Hoopfest weekend. ... Read more

Volunteers spend the night before Hoopfest setting up basket

According to Hoopfest officials, about 200 volunteers spent Friday night setting up about 375 basketball courts. ... Read more