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South Sound Music Festival Celebrates Culture, Community in Tacoma
The South Sound community now has their own festival celebrating culture, music, and entrepreneurship. The South Sound Music Festival, which began last year, brings good music and festival vibes to the Tacoma area.
Braudilio brilliant as hat trick lifts Defiance over Sporting KC II
The Tacoma Defiance continue to roll, as forward Braudilio Rodrigues tallied a hat trick to down Sporting KC II at Starfire Stadium. Despite seeing a red card in this match, the Defiance secured three points and continue to have a strong 2023 campaign in MLS Next Pro.
Hancock debuts with strong outing, Cal clobbers baseball, Mariners win seventh straight with two-game sweep of Padres
The Seattle Mariners continue to roll, getting five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to pull away from the San Diego Padres and sweep the two-game series in Emerson Hancock's Major League debut.
#Back2Besa - Seattle's UpNUp Podcast Releases 100th Episode
Andmicael and co-host Erm Haile, along with their team, have worked tirelessly over the past five years to build one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic podcasts. Today, they released their 100th episode, which celebrates the previous 99 and looks forward to what’s next.
Logan Gilbert delivers masterclass in dominant outing as Mariners beat Padres, 2-0
The Seattle Mariners got a five-game homestand started off the right way, beating the San Diego Padres in the first of a two game series. Starting pitcher Logan Gilbert delivered a masterclass as he went seven scoreless innings, not walking any batters and only giving up one hit.
Sun too hot to handle as Storm fall 81-69
The Seattle Storm began a four-game homestand with a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun, as a rough second quarter was a big factor while Seattle lost Gabby Williams to a foot injury during that frame.
Storm see fast start fizzle out, Williams leaves game with injury, in loss to Sun
The Seattle Storm began a four-game homestand with a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun, as a rough second quarter was a big factor while Seattle lost Gabby Williams to a foot injury during that frame.
Umoja Fest 2023 Celebrates Community Joy, History of the Central District
This year’s Umoja Fest Parade was filled with memorable moments, good vibes, and a showcase of community from around the Central District and beyond.
Pacific Northwest Summer Intensive Features Students From Around The World
The students at the Pacific Northwest Ballet are some of the most elite. They come from all over the country, representing 35 states. There are a few from Canada, but some come from as far away as Japan and Bulgaria.
Memorial Ball held in Seattle for O’Shae Sibley, Who Was Tragically Murdered in New York
On Friday, Seattle's Ballroom Dance community came together for a Memorial Ball at the 76 gas station in the Capitol Hill neighborhood to celebrate the life of O'Shae Sibley, a 28 year old Ballroom dancer who was murdered at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York last week and to raise awareness around the national issue of hate against the queer and trans communities.
Reign of Style Brings Barbers from Around the Pacific Northwest Together to Showcase Their Skills
Did you know Seattle has a premiere showcase and competition for hairstylists from around the Pacific Northwest? Reign of Style has been providing an outlet for barbers in the region to showcase their talents since 2008. The annual barber showcase and hair-styling competition was full of stunning looks and great moments as the Pacific Northwest’s best came together to show off their skills for the first time since 2020.
Reign, with West division already clinched, battle to scoreless draw against Thorns
Things were a bit different in today’s rivalry match between the OL Reign and Portland Thorns, as neither team had much on the line to play for as the Reign had already locked up the West Division and the Thorns had virtually no chance of advancing in the tournament.
Storm offense outlasts Phoenix, 97-91
The Seattle Storm completed a quick, one-game road trip by using a strong third quarter to push past the Phoenix Mercury in a battle between the two struggling teams at the bottom of the WNBA's Western Conference.
Mariners offense continues to surge despite Castillo’s rough outing, beating Angels 9-7
The Mariners won an absolute slugfest against the Los Angeles Angels in game two of their series down in Anaheim, despite their ace Luis Castillo struggling in his outing as he had one of his worst outings run-wise.
Reunion on Union Brings Community Back to Seattle’s Central District
It was a community reunion in the #CentralDistrict on Sunday as @africatownlandtrust hosted their annual Reunion On Union creating space for those who used to call the CD home but have been displaced over the years to come back home to the neighborhood to fill their hearts, souls, and stomachs. Over 450 seats lined East Union Street between 23rd and 24th Avenue in the shadow of ACLT’s Liberty Bank Building as generations of Central District residents greeted, laughed, and cried.
Paddle To Muckleshoot 2023 Marks Return of Classic Canoe Event
The Paddle To Muckleshoot has been underway for the past two weeks as tribes from around Washington State come together to honor the past and celebrate the present of the first time since 2019. They paddled the canoes from Lummi in Bellingham to Alki Beach in Seattle, stopping at Sammish, Swinomish, Tulalip and Suquamish along the way.
#Back2Besa - I Am By Nai Offers Affirmations to Youth
Each week on Back2Besa, host Besa Gordon ends the show with an affirmation, so when she ran into a mom and daughter using them as the foundation of their businesses Stand-In Strength and I Am By Nai, she had to know more.
Mariners win thriller against Angels, 5-3, behind Marlowe’s first career Grand Slam
The Seattle Mariners began an important series on the road against their divisional rival in dramatic fashion, as Cade Marlowe's first career grand slam in the top of the 9th stole a win from the Los Angeles Angels.
Double Dutch Divas - Bringing People Together, One Jump At A Time
Double Dutch Divas is bringing people together, one jump at a time. The organization, founded by Angie Mosley, seeks to create connections between individuals along with promote healthy living in a fun and exciting way.
#Back2Besa - Zion Montgomery Showcases his Spoken Word, Secrets to Self-Confidence
Meet 13-year-old Zion Montgomery, a spoken word artist out of Seattle who is inspiring audiences with each performance. Each year, Seattle Theatre Group produces Elevate, a premier spoken word event highlighting some of the areas top up and coming young artists.