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Thief uses ‘Jaws of Life’ to steal pot shop ATM

Jan 16, 2025 | kiro7.com | Eric Thomas

SEATTLE — A brazen burglary involving a Seattle legend, his small business, and the “Jaws of Life.”Normally reserved for firefighters and first responders, the lifesaving device was used to break into Kemp’s Cannabis in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood early Saturday morning, resulting in thousands of dollars of property damage and stolen merchandise. It’s something Tran Du had always anticipated, just not like this.
Washington fire officials urge residents to prepare as California wildfires rage

Jan 9, 2025 | kiro7.com | Eric Thomas

We’ve seen the scary and saddening scenes from Southern California over the last couple of days as multiple wildfires ravaged the region. And, the concern carries over to residents here in Washington, who know just how deadly and damaging mother nature can be. But, there are things you can do to prepare yourself, your family, and your home before the next big blaze hits.
Washington to face off against Louisville in the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Dec 9, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Eric Thomas

The Huskies are going bowling. In his first season at the helm, head coach Jedd Fisch leads “U-Dub” to a bowl berth. A 6-6 record, enough to earn the Huskies an invitation to the “Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl”. Washington will face the Louisville Cardinals in the 91st edition of the bowl. That game will be played in El Paso, Texas and kicks off on New Year’s Eve morning, on KIRO 7, around 11 a.m.The Cards finished the season 8-4, with marquee wins over Kentucky and Clemson.
Gets Real: ‘FRESSSSH!’ Art Gallery

Dec 2, 2024 | kiro7.com | Eric Thomas

SEATTLE — An art gallery in the heart of Seattle has a “fresh” new perspective, allowing young BIPOC curators an opportunity to find their footing, gain real-world experience, and explore the world of art through their own eyes. Tucked inside King Street Station is the Fressssh! Art Gallery, an inclusive space with a different perspective in what can sometimes be a cold and exclusionary field.
Gets Real: ‘FRESSSSH!’ Art Gallery

Dec 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Eric Thomas

Generate Key TakeawaysAn art gallery in the heart of Seattle has a “fresh” new perspective, allowing young BIPOC curators an opportunity to find their footing, gain real-world experience, and explore the world of art through their own eyes. Tucked inside King Street Station is the Fressssh! Art Gallery, an inclusive space with a different perspective in what can sometimes be a cold and exclusionary field.
A week off for Thanksgiving? Kansas schools say, ‘Yes, please.’

Nov 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Eric Thomas

Many Kansas students will enjoy a full week off for Thanksgiving. But not all of them. (Getty Images)As Thanksgiving approaches, college students in Kansas are cramming their dirty clothes into rolling bags bound for their parents’ laundry rooms. Others are checking off final assignments before the nine-day break. Some of them are booking their rides to the airport, ready to sleep through the flight with noise-canceling headphones cupping each ear. But some of Kansas students are just waiting.
UW football collaborates with World of Warcraft

Nov 15, 2024 | kiro7.com | Eric Thomas

SEATTLE — Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is changing the landscape of college sports - look no further than the University of Washington’s collaboration with World of Warcraft for Friday night’s game against UCLA for proof. An exclusive partnership at the intersection of gaming and sports is creating an atmosphere the likes of which we’ve never seen before in college football.
UW football collaborates with World of Warcraft

Nov 15, 2024 | flipboard.com | Eric Thomas

‘Disgraceful scorecards’… Boxing fans cry foul after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson undercard fight ends in controversial decisionOnly two fights into the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson undercard, and boxing fans from around the world are already becoming nervous about the quality of …
Gun sales on hold with court system down

Nov 15, 2024 | kiro7.com | Eric Thomas

Gun sales are currently on hold across the state following a hack of Washington’s online court system earlier this month. On November 2nd, several branches of the state’s Judicial Information Systems, courts’ websites, and associated networks were taken offline because of “unauthorized activity.”It’s impacting everything from business owners to constitutional rights. The freeze includes the online system used for firearm background checks, directly infringing on the Second Amendment.
Asking for a critique from robots (and readers)

Oct 4, 2024 | kansasreflector.com | Eric Thomas

This week, I met with a few dozen young journalists to talk about my work as a columnist for Kansas Reflector. During the presentation, I talked about my weekly writing process, my idea file and my writing quirks. Each time that I present to an audience like this one, I get a bit reflective. What key issues in the state of Kansas am I ignoring in my writing? What political leanings are evident through these writings? How could I do better?