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The Bear Gulch Fire has burned nearly 20,000 acres in Olympic National Park, Washington, and is only 5% contained. Authorities issued Level 3 evacuation orders for Staircase Campground as smoke impacts air quality in the Puget Sound region.
The Shoreline Teen Center offers free activities and meals for youth aged Middle School to 18. Open weekdays at 2:30 PM, the center features basketball, video games, and art, with scheduled events starting at 3:30 PM. Updates on activities are available at shorelinewa.gov/teens.
Shorecrest won the girls varsity/junior varsity race at Hamlin Park, with two sophomores leading the team. The boys' varsity race concluded with Shorecrest narrowly defeating Meadowdale and Kamiak, finishing with 50 points. The next meet is scheduled for October 4th at the Hoka 29th John Payne Cross Country Invitational in Tacoma.
"Outside Mullingar" opens on October 2, 2025, at As If Theatre in Kenmore, featuring Anthony and Rosemary, two introverted neighbors in the Irish countryside. A family feud ignites when Anthony's father plans to disinherit him, unearthing old secrets and hidden feelings. The play runs until October 19, with special "Pay What You Can" pricing from October 9-12.
Lee's Flowers showcases a stunning orange flower variety, captivating local gardeners and flower enthusiasts. The unique beauty of this bloom adds vibrancy to gardens across the region, highlighting the importance of local floriculture.
The Pedaling Relief Project delivered 300 pounds of food from Safeway to the North Helpline food bank. Volunteers use bicycles and electric bikes to collect and distribute donated food to local food access organizations. This effort supports the North Helpline's two food banks in Lake City and Bitter Lake.
Starbucks plans to close up to 125 stores nationwide, including several locations in the Puget Sound area. The company will update its app this weekend to reflect the closures. Affected stores include locations in Aurora, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, North Seattle, and Woodinville.
Shoreline College announces the start of its fall quarter for Continuing Education classes on September 26, 2025. The college offers a diverse range of courses designed for personal and professional development. Registration is now open for interested participants.
A rabid bat has been discovered in Seattle, prompting public health officials to urge anyone who may have come into contact with it to seek medical evaluation. Rabies can be life-threatening but is treatable if addressed before symptoms appear. Public Health typically reports rabid bats in the Seattle/King County area every 2-3 years.
Wildland firefighter Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez, detained by ICE while battling a wildfire in Washington state, was released after nearly four weeks without further action against him. His attorneys argued his arrest violated due process, prompting a habeas corpus petition. The government has acknowledged no justification for the enforcement action targeting emergency responders.