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Why I Said Yes to Leading Theatre Off Jackson
Seattle Magazine - Washington State
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July 9, 2025
There’s no other place in Seattle that has shaped me more as an artist than Theatre Off Jackson (TOJ). It’s a small theatre in the Chinatown International District where I cut my teeth in the craft of performance, selling out shows, and building...
Sports Minded: Scott Burrell and Jeané Coakley Raise Their Family With a Team Approach
Moffly Media - Connecticut
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July 9, 2025
above: Jeané Coakley and Scott Burrell with children Cora and Coakley in downtown Stamford There is no “I” in “team.” Neither will you find it in Jeané Coakley or Scott Burrell, or in their children, Cora and Coakley. Whether by happenstance or...
Kesterson joins elite group of Eagle Scouts
Adair County Community Voice - Kentucky
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On Monday, Justin Kesterson was inducted into an elite group of scouts at Columbia United Methodist Church. He was presented with his Eagle Scout Award that he earned days before his 18th birthday. Justin started his scouting journey in Washington...
This Wisconsin State Park Looks Just Like The Rocky Mountains—But Costs Way Less
The Travel
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July 9, 2025
The United States is home to numerous iconic and awe-inspiring national parks, like Yosemite, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain National Park, and many more. In addition to those, the country boasts many underrated and more cost-effective options that...
Sharen Ward Harris
Cache Valley Daily - Utah
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Sharen Ward Harris, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, just three days before her 85th birthday. Her life was marked by quiet strength, steady faith, and a deep love for her family....
Rainier celebrates second annual All-American Jubilee
Nisqually Valley News - Washington State
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Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@yelmonline.com Rainier residents gathered under sunny blue skies Sunday afternoon, June 29, for the second annual All-American Jubilee at Wilkowski Park. The family-friendly event, hosted by We Love Rainier WA, brought...
NFL 2025 offseason power rankings countdown guide: Dallas Cowboys are 18th despite George Pickens trade
Yahoo Sports
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The 2025 NFL season will be here before you know it. It starts with training camps in July and the Hall of Fame Game on July 31. As anticipation builds, catch up on everything you need to know with Frank Schwab's team previews countdown. A new...
Little Red Hen facing closure after 92 years amid lease dispute
KING 5 - Washington State
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July 9, 2025
The Little Red Hen in Seattle faces closure after nine decades due to a lease dispute. SEATTLE — A longtime country music bar may be closing in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood. The Little Red Hen has been in business for more than nine decades....
Slog AM: Burning Down The (Frat) House, Earthquakes At Our Volcano Are Fine Actually, Grok Called Itself MechaHitler, Which Is Not Fine
The Stranger - Washington State
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July 9, 2025
Full Steam Electricity Diesel? Ahead: Washington wants its ferries totally emission free by 2050, but we’re way off course. By 2040, we need to convert six ferries to hybrid-electric power, build 16 new plug-in boats, and add shore charging to as...
Obituary: Georgia Spencer
The Seattle Medium - Washington State
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July 9, 2025
Georgia Spencer Sunrise: March 17, 1938- Sunset: June 28, 2025 Georgia Spencer was born on March 17, 1938, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the union of John E. Spencer and Addie B. Chew Spencer. She was the eldest of two daughters and, from the...
ICE transfers detainees from Alaska prison back to Washington state
Nisqually Valley News - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
By Corinne Smith / Alaska Beacon The Alaska Department of Corrections announced that 35 men arrested and detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from out of state and held at the Anchorage Correctional Complex were transferred out...
New laws, fees, taxes go into effect in Washington state
OregonLive.com
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July 3, 2025
Washington state legislators had an action-packed 2025 session, leaving Gov. Bob Ferguson to sign loads of bills into law. Some new laws took effect immediately while others had a longer wait time. A number of them kick in this week, including a...
Key Takeaways From The Wildfire Symposium In Wenatchee
KPQ - Washington State
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July 9, 2025
As North Central Washington heads into wildfire season, we are facing a threat of another devastating summer, according to weather and fire behavior experts. The region is considered one of the most wildfire-prone areas of the country every year...
New Washington state school discipline rules leave families, advocates wary
The Daily Chronicle - Washington State
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Claire Bryan / The Seattle Times (TNS) The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction adopted new student discipline rules last month, despite pushback among families and advocates who believe the new rules will send schools back in...
Major Student Loan Program Changes Will Hit Washington Borrowers
Juan 92.5 - Washington
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July 9, 2025
If you're one of the roughly 800,000 Washingtonians who have some level of student loan debt, your repayment options are about to change. Whether you see the new layout as positive or negative will likely depend on your individual situation. The...
Washington state hotline allows illegal immigrants to report citizens for First Amendment activity
Just the News
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July 2, 2025
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General has launched a taxpayer-funded hotline in three counties that would allow residents, including foreign nationals and illegal immigrants, to report U.S. citizens for engaging in legally protected...
Commanders Mark 93rd Anniversary With Super Bowl Era Uniforms
The Washington Informer
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July 9, 2025
The Washington Commanders will debut new Super Bowl Era uniforms on Nov. 2 when they host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, marking the 93rd anniversary of the franchise. The uniforms honor some of the greatest teams in the...
Washington State Cougars set for European tour with exhibition games in UK and Spain
KLEW - Idaho
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PULLMAN, WA - The Washington State men’s basketball team announced a summer road trip, where they'll be spending nearly two weeks abroad. This 13-day trip will provide them with the opportunity to play three games against European clubs and gain...
Seattle emerges as a top 4th of July destination, 2nd only to Orlando in new report
KOMO News - Washington State
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SEATTLE — Seattle is becoming a destination for the Fourth of July, according to a new report. AAA says Seattle tops the list of domestic destinations for the holiday, only behind Orlando, citing the “17 cruises departing Seattle from June 28-July...
Seattle hosts 40th annual new citizen naturalization ceremony on July 4
KOMO News - Washington State
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SEATTLE — The Seattle Center hosted the city's 40th annual Naturalization Ceremony on July 4, where more than 500 candidates were sworn in as new citizens of the United States. The Chief United States District Judge for the Western District Court...