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KOMO NewsSEATTLE — A 2-year-old child was killed Tuesday night when she fell from a third story window in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood. Drew Fowler with the Seattle Police Department said someone called 911 at about 7:20 p.m. to report a child falling …2-year-old girl dies after falling out 3rd-floor window in north SeattleQ13 FOXGirl, […]

KING5.com“I think the demographic base (in Seattle) and the desire of the NHL in that marketplace is the perfect match right now. The expansion of the NHL into the Pacific Northwest, with Vancouver and the presiding area, makes it a perfect fit,” said Coleman … and more …read more Source: Seattle News From Google

The Seattle Times“Just knowing how the NFL works and how (Seahawks coach) Pete (Carroll) and them, they are always preaching always competing,” said Jackson, who is 17-17 in career starts with the Vikings and Seattle. “So it didn’t surprise me. I just took it as …Seahawks Camp Report: Day 13ESPN (blog)Seattle’s opener a chance to […]

The Seattle TimesThe actor was pronounced dead at his San Francisco Bay Area home Monday. The Marin County sheriff’s office said the preliminary investigation shows the cause of death to be a suicide due to asphyxia. The Associated Press. PREV of NEXT. Robin Williams …Remembering Robin Williams: His West Seattle Food Bank benefits; also – […]

VIDEO: Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll takes ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeThe Seattle Times (blog)Following practice today, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, with some help from Seattle players Russell Wilson and Zach Miller. You can read details here about the challenge, designed to bring awareness to ALS (or Lou …Pete Carroll […]

KOMO NewsThe National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for wildfire danger to most of Western Washington, including the Seattle area, where such warnings are rare. Forecasters are watching for an abundance of lightning strikes across our region and …Wildfire weather for most of Washington, OregonThe Seattle Times all 80 news articles …read […]

ABC NewsOpening the most anticipated August series in Seattle since 2007, Hernandez (13-3) made his 16th straight start of at least seven innings while allowing two earned runs or less. Hernandez needed just 96 pitches to get through seven and his only mistake …Recap: Seattle vs. TorontoFresno BeeSeattle Mariners News: We’ve Waited Years For ThisEmerald […]

KOMO NewsSEATTLE (AP) – Authorities have tracked and killed the otter that attacked a boy and his grandmother as they were swimming in a river near Seattle, state wildlife officials said Monday. Federal officials shot the male otter near the place on the … and more …read more Source: Seattle News From Google

Seattle popcorn chain sees exploding overseas demandThe Seattle TimesBefore popcorn, Jones ran a gardening company in Seattle, but he wanted to start a more scalable business. He and his wife saw Garrett Popcorn in Chicago, and even though they had no experience, he thought they could start their own retail operation. and more …read more […]

CrosscutKeith (left) is the founder and director of the Urban Wilderness Project, a Seattle-based nonprofit, which runs outdoor and environmental restoration programs, including backpacking trips to the North Cascades. She has not led a trip since that … …read more Source: Seattle News From Google

KOMO News (blog)So far this year, we’ve had two long streaks of days that Seattle reached 80 or warmer – a 12 day streak from July 6-17 (tied 2nd longest on record) and another 9 day streak that just ended on Aug. 5. The 19 days at 80 or warmer in July were second … […]

XconomyThe 10 selected for the 2014 class—which is the startup accelerator’s fifth in Seattle, and its first in new University District digs—have a broad range of target markets, from air conditioner controls to fashion to video for kids to “data tools for …600 applicants, 10 accepted: Meet the new startups in Techstars SeattleGeekWire all 5 […]

Otter That Attacked Swimmers Near Seattle Is DeadABC NewsAuthorities have tracked and killed the otter that attacked a boy and his grandmother as they were swimming in a river near Seattle, state wildlife officials said Monday. Federal officials shot the male otter near the place on the Pilchuck River where … and more …read more […]

DNR bans all fires, including campfires, in WashingtonThe Seattle Times (blog)UPDATE, 8:15 a.m.: The National Weather Service has extended its red flag warning for wildfire danger to most of Western Washington, including the Seattle area, where such warnings are rare. Forecasters say near-record heat Monday will be followed by … and more …read more Source: […]

Burien man killed in shootout with deputiesThe Seattle Times (blog)A Burien man died late Sunday evening following a shootout with deputies from the King County Sheriff’s Office that began with a domestic violence incident. Around 7 p.m., deputies were called by a woman in her 40s to a house on the 1200 block of … […]

Editorial: With Prop. 1, hold Seattle City Council accountable for Woodland …The Seattle TimesAT least one good thing came out of Tuesday’s passage of Proposition 1 and the creation of a Seattle Park District. While the Seattle City Council can now raise property taxes without a vote of the people, it no longer has an […]

Seattle’s Startup Scene Continues to GrowFox BusinessUp the coast from Silicon Valley, another entrepreneurial community is thriving. Seattle has an often overlooked, but ever-present startup ecosystem. Home of tech giants like Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN) and T-Mobile (TMUS), Seattle has developed a … …read more Source: Seattle News From Google

Seattle Sounders happy to roll up sleeves and “fight” for three points vs …MLSsoccer.comSeattle snapped their first losing streak of the season in ugly fashion Sunday night against the Houston Dynamo, emerging with a 2-0 victory at CenturyLink Field in a game that featured hard, physical play throughout from both sides. The Sounders … …read […]

Psst, Seattle … 2nd marijuana retailer to (soft) open high-noon Mondayseattlepi.com (blog)Call it a pre-rolled … er … a “soft” opening of the second recreational marijuana retail store in the Seattle area. On Monday, Aug. 11, Herbal Nation will throw open its doors at 19302 Bothell Everett Hwy at high-noon for one day, said Lauren […]

David Pelter named VP at The Seattle Times | On the MoveThe Seattle TimesDavid Pelter was named vice president of product development and management at The Seattle Times. Pelter, who previously worked for Amazon.com, will lead The Times’ Product Development and Business Intelligence teams in creating digital and print … …read more Source: Seattle News […]

West Seattle Blog (blog)EDITOR’S NOTE: Ever wish for advance alert of an upcoming meteor shower/eclipse/etc. – and/or wonder “What’s that bright ‘star’ up there?” This should help. It’s our periodic feature by West Seattle’s own Solar System Ambassador Alice Enevoldsen, famed …‘Supermoon,’ meteor shower to provide twin celestial showsThe Seattle Times all 631 news articles […]

The Seattle Times (blog)The Seattle Seahawks are off the field following their Sunday practice at the VMAC. They went for about two hours, in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts/sweats. No new injuries were apparent. Here are a few other personnel updates from camp:.Seattle’s opener a chance to start evaluationsseattlepi.com all 21 news articles …read more […]

KOMO NewsChicago White Sox’s Jose Abreu slides safely into third as Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager takes the throw during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) …Seattle Mariners’ 4-game win streak ends with 10-inning loss to Chicago White SoxThe Oregonian – OregonLive.comMariners Crush […]

Galaxy of opera stars fete Seattle’s Speight JenkinsThe Seattle TimesIt’s hard to pinpoint the most moving event in Saturday night’s “Speight Celebration Concert,” as fans said goodbye to the stellar 31-year tenure of Seattle Opera general director Speight Jenkins. From beginning to end, the evening was a moving and … …read more Source: Seattle News […]

Essence of SeattleAlbany Times UnionSightseeing in Seattle? Here are 10 of the city’s top attractions. 1. Pike Place Market. This historic, beloved downtown public market has been in business since 1907. It’s a year-round farmers market and a visual riot of vegetable, seafood, cheese and … …read more Source: Seattle News From Google

Seattle Seahawks live training camp updatesThe Seattle Times (blog)No personal attacks or insults, no hate speech, no profanity. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate this thread by reporting any abuse. See our Commenting FAQ. Powered by Livefyre. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those … and more …read more Source: Seattle […]

MLSsoccer.comTUKWILA, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders will try to rebound from their current two-game losing streak at home Sunday night against the Houston Dynamo (10:30 pm ET; ESPN2), with the hopes that the return of some familiar faces can help the team get back …Sounders hoping to get back on trackThe Seattle TimesSounders look to […]

ESPN (blog)It’s wrong to read too much into a first preseason game, but players are being evaluated, so here are a few who stood out, good and not so good, for the Seattle Seahawks in the 21-16 loss at Denver on Thursday night. On Saturday was a list of players …Linebacker Brock Coyle making an […]

ESPNWith Jordan Danks on second base, Gordon Beckham reached when Seattle shortstop Chris Taylor booted his grounder. Danks advanced to third and scored when Gillaspie, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the eighth, hit a hard single to right off Fernando …Seattle Mariners’ 4-game win streak ends with 10-inning loss to Chicago White SoxThe Oregonian […]

Tonight’s poll: Who is the best coach/manager in Seattle pro sports history?The Seattle Times (blog)No personal attacks or insults, no hate speech, no profanity. Please keep the conversation civil and help us moderate this thread by reporting any abuse. See our Commenting FAQ. Powered by Livefyre. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those … […]

The Oregonian – OregonLive.comSEATTLE — Conor Gillespie’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning helped the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night. With Jordan Danks on second base, Gordon Beckham reached when Seattle shortstop Chris …Mariners Run Past White SoxESPNMariners Win, But Still Looking In […]

The Seattle Times (blog)The accident occurred shortly before the start of the Mariners game, causing a southbound closure of the viaduct and gridlock that extended for miles. The state Department of Transportation switched the direction of Interstate 5 express lanes through …Fatal crash on southbound SR 99 shuts down viaductKING5.comViaduct reopens after fatal collision at […]