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Storm open second half of season with loss to Aces that shows progress, but failure to close out
The Seattle Storm started off the second half of the 2023 season off with a tough loss to the Las Vegas Aces, as Seattle had definite bright spots with obvious weak points. The Storm continue to plug away on different holes, but it seems whenever they do that another hole busts wide open.
With many offensive issues present, the trade deadline will be complicated for the Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners have numerous issues on the offensive end of things once again this, but there isn’t one clear way to fix their problems at the plate, which makes this years MLB Trade deadline a hard situation to predict.
Mariners split series with Twins behind Kirby’s masterclass and homers from Hernandez, Ford
The Seattle Mariners split their four-game set with the Minnesota Twins in the middle of a ten-game homestand behind another masterclass outing from right-hander George Kirby and aided by two homers. Seattle looked like the winning version of themselves, something that we hadn’t seen in the past two games.
Community Voices: The Dangers of Menthol Tobacco
Last month, Community Voices featured a conversation about the leading factor in preventable deaths for Black Individuals in the U.S.: tobacco. Specifically, menthol tobacco - which is more addictive than standard tobacco and aggressively marketed to people of color.
Mariners offense tries to survive on homers, proves unsustainable in 6-3 loss to Twins
For a second straight night, the Seattle Mariners offensive attack was nonexistent for the majority of the game as they fell to the Minnesota Twins and continue to disappoint out of the All-Star break. Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo had an interesting night, striking out a season high while giving up two homers in the process.
Support Gathers for Historic Red Cedar Tree in Wedgewood
Close to a hundred people gathered to show their support for an elder Western Red Cedar tree called Luma in the Wedgewood neighborhood on the evening of Tuesday, July 18th.
City of Seattle Awards Grants to 241 Community Arts Organizations
At a ceremony at Seattle City Hall, 241 organizations that received $5.7 million in grants were celebrated on Monday as part of the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture’s Centering Arts & Racial Equity program.
Seattle Seahawks reveal 90s-era throwback jerseys
The Seattle Seahawks have unveiled their highly-anticipated 90s themed throwback jerseys, that will first be worn in their Week 8, October 29th matchup against the Cleveland Browns this upcoming season. The reveal comes to fans with the official line of jerseys and merchandise, all while the team pays homage to their history and first worn jersey in franchise history.
Mariners drop mistake riddled loss to Twins to even series at a game each
The Seattle Mariners offensive inconsistencies returned just as consistently as we’ve seen them all season, pile that on with the rough outing by young right hander Bryan Woo, and we get a 10-3 loss in game two of the series against the Minnesota Twins.
Check Out The Mediums Collective 2023 Summer Cruise Runway Show
Relive the magic of the Mediums Collective Summer Cruise Runway Show, where fashion took center stage on the scenic waters of South Lake Union. The event was an absolute masterpiece, showcasing their new collection of clothes with stunning skirts, captivating shirts, and impeccable jackets. Mediums Collective brought cutting-edge designs that redefined streetwear in Seattle. The event was a testament to Seattle's creative spirit and ability to elevate fashion to new heights.
Mariners hold on late, avoiding collapse, in 7-6 series opening win over Twins
To open their four game series against the Minnesota Twins, the Seattle Mariners survived a ninth inning scare with a 7-6 victory. Seattle’s 7 runs over three innings seemed like more than enough, but a three-run homer made things a bit tense with two outs in the top of the ninth.
Woodland Park Zoo’s Annual Jungle Party Features Black Media Excellence
On Friday the Woodland Park Zoo celebrated its 47th Annual Jungle Party and our Besa Gordon invited a few of her media friends including Tyrah Majors from KOMO 4, Shante Sumpter from KING 5 as well as Jay Martin Jr from PBS to join in on the fun.
ICYMI: #Back2Besa: Besa Gordon Takes DJ Trunks On His First Visit To The Zoo
We are sure you've played the game Never Have I Ever, but on Back2Besa, we're taking it to a new level! This week we take Seattle Kraken and Storm's official DJ, DJ Trunks, to the Woodland Park Zoo! Can you believe he's never gone? Let Trunks tell it; that was the day he skipped school.
Mariners flex pitching prowess to salvage win from series against Tigers
To close out their three game series against the Detroit Tigers that begins a 10-game homestand, the Seattle Mariners salvaged a game as their pitching prowess was flexed and the bats did barely enough to get the victory.
Jewell Loyd named 2023 WNBA All-Star game MVP with record-setting performance
Of the two Seattle Storm players to participate in this years WNBA All-Star game in Las Vegas, shooting guard Jewell Loyd had a historic performance on her way to winning MVP honors in the game, continuing an already impressive season.
Sounders split points with Dallas despite statistical domination, falling to fourth in West
The Seattle Sounders returned to Lumen Field fresh off a satisfying victory against their rivals Vancouver Whitecaps, only to drop a dud of a draw at home to an FC Dallas side that’s gone winless in their past eight of nine matches. Seattle’s inability to finish remains a problem and with the playoffs soon nearing, it’s unsure if they’ll be able to fix it in time to get a top seed in the Western Conference.
Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh visits Columbia City to Spread Awareness for Blood Donation
Seattle Mariners fans lined up early Friday morning in front of Marination restaurant in Columbia City.
Many of them showed up long before the restaurant even opened, all to see and meet Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who was there to promote Bloodworks Northwest efforts to boost blood donations.
Tigers hold off Mariners in series opener, despite Seattle’s efforts to claw back
To open up a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers and a 10-game homestand, the Seattle Mariners showed their bad offensive habits yet again as they couldn’t overcome three Tigers homers that were scattered throughout the ballgame.
Sami Whitcomb’s strong performance not enough as Sabrina Ionescu wins three-point contest
For the second time in her WNBA career and first with the Seattle Storm, guard Sami Whitcomb participated in the three-point contest during All-Star weekend and put up a strong performance. The quality effort was not enough, though, as New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu put up a historic performance to take home the hardware.
Rainier Playfield - The 2023 All-Star Gift That Remains
As Major League Baseball leaves Seattle following All-Star Week, a lasting gift remains in South Seattle to continue the week’s legacy forever. As part of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week Celebrations, they broke ground on the renovation of the baseball fields at Rainier Playfield. This project is part of MLB’s #LegacyFields Legacy Initiative, which seeks to create lasting impact within All-Star host cities.