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Pirates make Mariners walk the plank in 11-6 loss to open series
The Seattle Mariners opened up a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, putting together some solid offense, but it wasn’t enough as starter George Kirby was thumped in what would tie his worst outing of his career.
Spokane's Lisa Gardner Explains the Need for More Blood Donors who are Black
Lisa Gardner knows about trying to communicate complex messages to the public. As Director of Communications for the Spokane City Council, she is used to making difficult, even contentious, political issues understandable.
Mariners complete four-game sweep of Athletics behind France’s multi-homer game and eight-inning outing from Gilbert
The Seattle Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a one-run victory, their second in the past three games. Seattle was pushed by starter Logan Gilbert’s strong eight-inning outing, and first baseman Ty France’s two-homer game. The Mariners begin their ten-game homestand on a four-game winning streak.
City of Seattle’s Neighborhood Matching Fund Invests $1,012,644 in 25 Community-led Projects
SEATTLE (May 24, 2023) – The City of Seattle has awarded $1,012,644 to support 25 community-initiated projects through Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Twenty-five community groups received awards ranging from $13,535 to $50,000 and have pledged $889,749 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional services.
Mariners complete series win over Athletics with 6-1 victory, behind Bryce Miller’s strong start
The Seattle Mariners completed a series win over the Oakland Athletics, winning the first three of their ten game homestand as the team looks to finish out the Month of May on a high note. Seattle was powered to victory by another strong performance from Bryce Miller and a five-run 4th inning, topped off by a solo homer from Teoscar Hernandez.
Back-to-back blasts by Crawford and France power Mariners to game two victory over Athletics
For a second straight night, the Seattle Mariners secured a victory over the Oakland Athletics, but tonight’s win was far different than yesterday’s. The Mariners bats were a lot quieter than yesterday, as JP Crawford and Ty France’s back-to-back homers powered the team to victory behind a strong performance from Seattle’s pitching staff.
ACHD’s Farmers Market is back serving the community of Delridge for the Summer
The Delridge Farmers Market; a farmers market with a unique distribution model and focus on community accessibility for both vendors and customers, had their first market of the season on Saturday, May 20, for the third year in a row in the neighborhood of South Delridge.
Sea Potential is making waves by empowering communities
Dive into Seattle’s bustling maritime industry with Sea Potential, who are making waves by empowering communities and championing environmental justice within the maritime industry.
Mariners and Major League Baseball Announce All-Star Legacy Initiative to Impact Seattle Community
Yesterday, at T-Mobile Park, the Mariners hosted a press conference to unveil the 2023 All-Star Legacy Initiative, which aims to make a long term impact on the Seattle Community. The effort aims to support the “sustainable growth of youth baseball and softball”, as well as supporting historically underserved community college students in their journey of education.
Mariners look rock solid in 11-2 victory over Athletics as Luis Castillo records 1,000th career strikeout
Returning from a long road trip on the East coast, the Seattle Mariners opened up a ten-game homestand with an 11-2 thumping over the Oakland Athletics. Behind a shutout outing through six innings by ace Luis Castillo, the Mariners bats found some life that they will look to sustain through the rest of the homestand and use as a Kickstarter for the rest of their season.
Mariners GM Justin Hollander provides health updates ahead of big May homestand
Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander provided several health updates to the local media, prior to the team beginning it’s ten-game homestand on May 22nd, 2023
Reign stumble heavily out of the gate, falling to Gotham by three goals
The OL Reign dropped their second match in a row, this one in blowout fashion as the club was blasted by NY/NJ Gotham FC thanks to a final score of 4-1. The Reign stumbled defensively out of the game, as mistakes riddled their backline and Gotham scored twice within the first 12 minutes. The Reign never recovered, failing to score their first goal of the match until the 73rd minute when things were already far out of reach.
Storm begin a new era with blowout loss to Aces in season opener
In their 2023 season opener, beginning a new era in Seattle Storm basketball, the four-time WNBA Champion franchise was dealt their worst loss in team history in a 41-point defeat to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. Things started out well for Seattle, but it all went downhill after the second quarter.
Mayor Bruce Harrell Signs Metropolitan Improvement District Renewal and Expansion
Avery Barnes, founder of Taswira, an African art and design gallery located in Pioneer Square, said her business has benefited from the metropolitan improvement district, which was recently renewed and expanded by the Seattle City Council.
Google Hosts Finale for 2023 Tech Exchange Cohort in South Lake Union
On Wednesday, the seventh annual Google Tech Exchange cohort wrapped up in Seattle with a closing ceremony hosted at Google's South Lake Union campus.
Black Family in Renton Demands Reparations From Renton School District: Part 2
It was nearly 60 years ago that the Renton School District bought John Houston’s parents’ farm and home, an occurrence which Houston claims destroyed his family and left them with almost nothing.
Sounders slide again at home in tight loss to Austin
The Seattle Sounders dropped their second match at home in as many attempts, as a struggling Austin FC came into Lumen Field and stunned Seattle with a 2-1 victory. The Sounders inability to finish once again left them frustrated and at a literal loss. While the club remains atop the Western Conference of MLS, how long will it be until losses like tonight bite Seattle?
UW Black Student Union to host panel to celebrate 55th Anniversary
Join together with students – past and present – to celebrate and commemorate the 55th Anniversary of the Black Student Union (BSU).
Tonight on HeartBeat with Cindi Bright: a discussion about the Blake decision
The Blake decision was made on Wednesday, May 16th by the Washington State Legislature, which says the state's drug possession law is unconstitutional. We will get to hear about the outcome of this decision tonight on HeartBeat.