WA launches certification for LGBTQ+-owned businesses
The LGBTQ Business Program was launched through a partnership between Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises.
Day: August 11, 2025
How rare are young, married homeowners in King County these days?
Census data shows the number of young, married homeowners in King County has barely changed since 1960, even as the county’s population has exploded, writes FYI Guy.
Rant and Rave: Reader appreciates Redondo Beach sweeper
RAVE to the woman who sweeps up along the north end of Redondo Beach Drive in Des Moines. She picks up trash, sweeps away sand that has blown in and just generally makes the boardwalk area look extra clean and pretty. RANT to the excessive clearing for…
Rewind the memories through music at a Burien shop that’s more than records
Music allows us to rewind memories through the years, and Time Tunnel Records has the vinyl, CDS, tapes and DVDs for that journey.
How much protein do we really need?
Registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett discusses the recent “pro-protein” trend and explains current protein intake recommendations.
Seattle is seeing fewer homicides, catching up with national trend
After homicides finally dipped last year, the first half of 2025 has been even more encouraging. King County’s prosecutor points to a two-pronged strategy.
Win-DDoS: Attackers can turn public domain controllers into DDoS agents
SafeBreach researchers have released details on several vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers to crash Windows Active Directory domain controllers (DCs), one one of which (CVE-2025-32724) can also be leveraged to force public DCs to part…
Former teacher found guilty of abusing boys at Edinburgh Academy
Judge finds John Young assaulted pupils as young as 10 while head of PE between 1966 and 1993A former teacher has been found guilty of 26 offences of sexual and physical assault against boys at one of Scotland’s best-known private schools.A judge sitti…
Foreign Office latest travel advice on Turkey as holiday hotspot hit by huge earthquake
The Foreign Office notes that most terrorist attacks have taken place in southeast Turkey, Ankara and Istanbul.
‘Liberation Day in DC’: Donald Trump declares he will end violence in US Capital; claims he ‘fixed border’
President Trump declared a “liberation day” for Washington, D.C., vowing to eliminate crime and filth while promising to restore the capital to its former glory. He announced a “crime and beautification” plan, increasing federal patrols and criticizing…