Memorial Day of remembrance, honor, and education at Tahoma National Cemetery
KENT, Wash. -- Memorial Day is a time to pause and honor those who gave their lives defending our country and our freedoms.Today, thousands headed to Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent to reflect and remember.Hundreds of those attended a special ceremony at the main flag pole.
KENT, Wash. -- Memorial Day is a time to pause and honor those who gave their lives defending our country and our freedoms.Today, thousands headed to Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent to reflect and remember.Hundreds of those attended a special ceremony at the main flag pole.
Northwest Railway Museum honors fallen soldiers with special Memorial Day train rides
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- Memorial Day is a time when our nation remembers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our military.Here in western Washington, the Northwest Railway Museum is giving visitors a chance to remember our military service members by taking a step back in time through history.From religion to our military, there are very few aspects of American life that the railroad hasn’t reshaped.“It’s the truth the railroad changed nearly everything,” said Richard Anderson, executive director of the Northwest Railway Museum. “Troops were moved around the country by train, and we even had ambulance trains to move wounded soldiers around the country.”At the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, when it comes to looking back at the life of some of our military service members, you’ll find plenty of local ties to our troops this Memorial Day.“They’d be carried from Seattle to Tacoma and then on a different train to Camp Lewis,” Anderson explained.It’s our connection to the past that has museum visitors on a fast track through our country’s history.“This car was used to prepare meals on board ambulance trains,” Anderson said as he gave us a tour of an ambulance kitchen car. “It was built in 1953 and it’s an exact copy of the cars that were built in World War 2."The Northwest Railway Museum also gives guests a chance to take in the local scenery with a train ride from Snoqualmie to North Bend.
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. -- Memorial Day is a time when our nation remembers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our military.Here in western Washington, the Northwest Railway Museum is giving visitors a chance to remember our military service members by taking a step back in time through history.From religion to our military, there are very few aspects of American life that the railroad hasn’t reshaped.“It’s the truth the railroad changed nearly everything,” said Richard Anderson, executive director of the Northwest Railway Museum. “Troops were moved around the country by train, and we even had ambulance trains to move wounded soldiers around the country.”At the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, when it comes to looking back at the life of some of our military service members, you’ll find plenty of local ties to our troops this Memorial Day.“They’d be carried from Seattle to Tacoma and then on a different train to Camp Lewis,” Anderson explained.It’s our connection to the past that has museum visitors on a fast track through our country’s history.“This car was used to prepare meals on board ambulance trains,” Anderson said as he gave us a tour of an ambulance kitchen car. “It was built in 1953 and it’s an exact copy of the cars that were built in World War 2."The Northwest Railway Museum also gives guests a chance to take in the local scenery with a train ride from Snoqualmie to North Bend.
High schoolers place thousands of flags at military graves in Kent
KENT, Wash. -- On Friday, more than 600 Tahoma High School freshmen participated in a Memorial Day tradition: honoring roughly 40,000 American service members.The students placed flags at grave sites at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend.Q13 News Photojournalist Marc LeCuyer shows us the event.Watch the video above for more
KENT, Wash. -- On Friday, more than 600 Tahoma High School freshmen participated in a Memorial Day tradition: honoring roughly 40,000 American service members.The students placed flags at grave sites at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent in preparation for the Memorial Day weekend.Q13 News Photojournalist Marc LeCuyer shows us the event.Watch the video above for more
Vietnam veterans lead effort to create memorial park in Tukwila
TUKWILA, Wash. -- This coming weekend, thousands will gather for the dedication of a new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Tukwila.Vietnam veterans led the effort to create the lasting tribute.The centerpiece of the new memorial park is a B-52 bomber.
TUKWILA, Wash. -- This coming weekend, thousands will gather for the dedication of a new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Tukwila.Vietnam veterans led the effort to create the lasting tribute.The centerpiece of the new memorial park is a B-52 bomber.
Edmonds artist memorializes soldiers who died in war
Honoring the sacrifice of men and women who died serving our country is the point of Memorial Day.
Honoring the sacrifice of men and women who died serving our country is the point of Memorial Day.
There are few resources for homeless as Puyallup struggles to find solutions
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Most days lunch is served at New Hope Resource Center.It’s the only drop in homeless center in the city of Puyallup open for just portions of the day.“It’s amazing.
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Most days lunch is served at New Hope Resource Center.It’s the only drop in homeless center in the city of Puyallup open for just portions of the day.“It’s amazing.
Prosecutors say Seattle man threatened 'extreme action' before killing homeless man
SEATTLE – Police say a Seattle man was angry at the transient population over a broken window and driven in part by racial animosity when he killed a homeless man in Northwest Seattle last Thursday.John Thomas Davis was charged with second-degree murder in King County Superior Court in the death of Daniel Alberto.
SEATTLE – Police say a Seattle man was angry at the transient population over a broken window and driven in part by racial animosity when he killed a homeless man in Northwest Seattle last Thursday.John Thomas Davis was charged with second-degree murder in King County Superior Court in the death of Daniel Alberto.
New tiny house village opens in south Lake Union neighborhood
The city of Seattle is opening another tiny house village. But unlike the “low barrier” Licton Springs tiny house village near North Aurora, there won’t be any drug use at this one.
The city of Seattle is opening another tiny house village. But unlike the “low barrier” Licton Springs tiny house village near North Aurora, there won’t be any drug use at this one.
Non-profit managing tiny-home village pulls out prior to permit expiration
The non-profit, Share/Wheel, that runs a tiny-home village in North Seattle has told the city it’s pulling out five months before the camp’s permit expires.
The non-profit, Share/Wheel, that runs a tiny-home village in North Seattle has told the city it’s pulling out five months before the camp’s permit expires.
Officials to convert wing of Seattle jail into shelter
Seattle-area officials say they are planning to convert a wing of a downtown jail into a shelter for the homeless.
Seattle-area officials say they are planning to convert a wing of a downtown jail into a shelter for the homeless.
Men with troubled pasts use woodshop class to build better future
Recent shooting from Snohomish to King to Pierce Counties have many people looking for answers to stop gun violence. For the past five years, Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission has welcomed men from the street-life inside a wood shop called 118 Designs. The idea is to give men who’ve been part of a violent or criminal past, a chance to start over with a new tool to make a living.
Recent shooting from Snohomish to King to Pierce Counties have many people looking for answers to stop gun violence. For the past five years, Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission has welcomed men from the street-life inside a wood shop called 118 Designs. The idea is to give men who’ve been part of a violent or criminal past, a chance to start over with a new tool to make a living.
Formerly homelessness man now a resource for non-profit benefiting from Pearl Jam's funds
SEATTLE - At his lowest moments, Roel Williams sought refuge at Seattle’s waterfront.“I see the water, I see the Sound," Williams said. "I don't know, it really uplifted me."Some nights while homeless, Williams found a spot on a staircase overlooking the water.“I would hunker down,” Williams said.Williams' path to homelessness started at the age of 7 when he lost his mom to cancer - his only support in life was gone.
SEATTLE - At his lowest moments, Roel Williams sought refuge at Seattle’s waterfront.“I see the water, I see the Sound," Williams said. "I don't know, it really uplifted me."Some nights while homeless, Williams found a spot on a staircase overlooking the water.“I would hunker down,” Williams said.Williams' path to homelessness started at the age of 7 when he lost his mom to cancer - his only support in life was gone.
Puyallup sued for illegally trashing belongings during homeless camp sweeps
A group of people who lived in a Puyallup homeless encampment is suing the City and Pierce County alleging their personal belongings and medical records were illegally thrown away.
A group of people who lived in a Puyallup homeless encampment is suing the City and Pierce County alleging their personal belongings and medical records were illegally thrown away.
Man dies after being stabbed near Seattle homeless encampment
SEATTLE -- A man died Thursday after being stabbed near a homeless encampment at 6th Avenue and James Street in Seattle.Police said officers responded to "several disturbances" in the encampment between James Street and Yesler Way.
SEATTLE -- A man died Thursday after being stabbed near a homeless encampment at 6th Avenue and James Street in Seattle.Police said officers responded to "several disturbances" in the encampment between James Street and Yesler Way.
Job fair planned in Pierce County aims to end homelessness one hire at a time
TACOMA, Wash. – As the homeless crisis in our region continues to grow, finding stable employment is just one of the ways local nonprofits are trying to turn the tables.Early next month, the Hire 253 Job Fair plans to offer employment opportunities on the spot.“Getting your name out there, practicing, because, you know, we all need to practice,” said Norman Brickhouse with Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region.Brickhouse led a job club seminar Wednesday teaching resume writing, interview skills, and anything else needed to nab a job during next month’s job fair.“Mock interviews are so important; everyone thinks they know what to say -- until there’s a little pressure,” he added.“We are working with a high-barrier population,” said Goodwill’s Kelly Blucher. “These are folks we need to do job club with firsthand.”Goodwill helped host the Hire 253 Job Fair in June when more than 500 people showed up looking for work from dozens of companies ready to hire on the spot.
TACOMA, Wash. – As the homeless crisis in our region continues to grow, finding stable employment is just one of the ways local nonprofits are trying to turn the tables.Early next month, the Hire 253 Job Fair plans to offer employment opportunities on the spot.“Getting your name out there, practicing, because, you know, we all need to practice,” said Norman Brickhouse with Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region.Brickhouse led a job club seminar Wednesday teaching resume writing, interview skills, and anything else needed to nab a job during next month’s job fair.“Mock interviews are so important; everyone thinks they know what to say -- until there’s a little pressure,” he added.“We are working with a high-barrier population,” said Goodwill’s Kelly Blucher. “These are folks we need to do job club with firsthand.”Goodwill helped host the Hire 253 Job Fair in June when more than 500 people showed up looking for work from dozens of companies ready to hire on the spot.
Homeless, loved 'Uncle Charlie' shot, left to die on Everett sidewalk; family pleads for justice
EVERETT, Wash. -- Everett Police are searching for the person who shot a homeless man on the streets of Everett and left him to die on a sidewalk.The victim was Charlie Wall, 47.Sheena Jensen says her Uncle Charlie lived on the streets of Everett for about as long as she can remember.
EVERETT, Wash. -- Everett Police are searching for the person who shot a homeless man on the streets of Everett and left him to die on a sidewalk.The victim was Charlie Wall, 47.Sheena Jensen says her Uncle Charlie lived on the streets of Everett for about as long as she can remember.
Puyallup council to vote on proposal that would restrict where homeless services can open
PUYALLUP, Wash. – There isn’t a city in the Puget Sound that is immune from our growing homeless problem.
PUYALLUP, Wash. – There isn’t a city in the Puget Sound that is immune from our growing homeless problem.
Bezos: Mary's Place shelter is model for other partnerships in his $2B effort against homelessness
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he’ll spend $2 billion to fight homelessness and open up more preschools. Bezos made the announcement Thursday on Twitter.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he’ll spend $2 billion to fight homelessness and open up more preschools. Bezos made the announcement Thursday on Twitter.
Seattle has already removed more homeless encampments than all of 2017
Seattle already has removed more homeless encampments this year than it did in all of 2017, with a sharp increase in the cleanup of camps without prior notice to residents.
Seattle already has removed more homeless encampments this year than it did in all of 2017, with a sharp increase in the cleanup of camps without prior notice to residents.