The U.S. Navy will debut its new “Strike Group” mixed-reality experience at Seafair in Seattle this weekend, offering visitors an immersive, hands-on look at Navy technology, teamwork, and careers in STEM.
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Hayward Evans And Dr. Lora Ellen McKinney Join CDCPDA Board
The CDCPDA has appointed Hayward Evans and Dr. Lora Ellen McKinney to its board of directors to help drive economic empowerment and preserve cultural heritage in Seattle’s Central District.
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Comcast Falls Short on Billing and Accessibility in Seattle Audit
A newly released audit found that Comcast complies with most of Seattle’s Cable Customer Bill of Rights, but fell short in two key areas related to late fees and informing customers with disabilities about available services.
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Revive I-5 Project To Bring Major Closures And Lane Reductions
WSDOT has begun the Revive I-5 project to repair the aging I-5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle, which will cause lane reductions, closures, and traffic delays through mid-August, and is expected to last until 2027.
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Seattle’s Pier 58 To Reopen July 25 With Family Celebration
Pier 58, a beloved Seattle landmark, will reopen on July 25, featuring a playground, lawn, tree grove, marine habitat restoration, and public art, and will host a free community celebration.
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King County Receives Nearly $14 Million For Local Parks And Trails
King County communities will receive nearly $14 million in grants from the state’s Recreation and Conservation Funding Board to improve parks, build trails, and expand outdoor access, as part of a statewide $148 million grant package.
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Celebrity Chef Recipe: Jamaican Curry Chicken
By Chef Theo Martin of Island Soul Restauraunt.
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City Attorney Introduces Civil Penalties to Curb Graffiti Vandalism
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has introduced a bill to expand the city’s ability to hold graffiti taggers accountable through civil penalties and restitution, with the goal of making them pay for the damage they cause and discouraging graffiti.
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Dunn Proposes Adding Commissioners To Address Backlog
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn has proposed legislation to authorize up to three new court commissioner positions to address the backlog of eviction-related cases in King County Superior Court, which is contributing to the region’s affordable housing crisis.
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Byrd Barr Place To Host Second Annual Block Party
Byrd Barr Place is hosting its second annual Block Party on July 12, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, and activities for all ages, with a focus on strengthening community ties and supporting families and education.
