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16 hours ago
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Carnation, WA fed up with traffic from Remlinger Farms concerts
The Brief Two sold-out concerts at Remlinger Farms caused severe traffic congestion in Carnation, frustrating residents due to gridlock at the intersection of State Route 203 and Tolt Hill Road. The Seattle Theatre Group, responsible for the concerts, is seeking solutions to improve traffic flow, acknowledging the impact on local infrastructure and planning adjustments for future events. The City of Carnation advocates for a roundabout at the problematic intersection, but funding has not been allocated; STG encourages concertgoers to arrive early and stay late to avoid peak traffic. SEATTLE - What was supposed to be a weekend of music and summer fun turned into a traffic nightmare for many in the Snoqualmie Valley. Two sold-out concerts at Remlinger Farms brought bumper-to-bumper gridlock to the rural town of Carnation, prompting frustration from residents. The trouble spot — the intersection where State Route 203 meets Tolt Hill Road, the only major route in and out of Carnation. Over the weekend, the road was packed with cars heading to and from two sold-out Leon Bridges shows. The traffic jam was so severe, locals posted online that they felt trapped in their own neighborhoods. What they're saying Fred Pullen, a longtime resident of the valley, shared his frustration with FOX 13 Seattle. Pullen feels endeared to Remlinger Farms for its decades of commitment to the community, but says these major productions have seriously interrupted traffic flow. "Even with traffic management on site, Highway 203 can be backed up for miles. This is a main thoroughfare for the community, and the concerts can add hours to even a short errand," said Pullen. "This also interferes with other local businesses." Instead of shying away from criticism like this, the Seattle Theatre Group that runs the Remlinger Concert series is seeking solutions. STG, which is also responsible for running iconic venues like The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, partnered with Remlinger Farms in 2024 to bring major shows to the small-town venue. But Nate Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer for STG acknowledged that these events can overwhelm local infrastructure. "Big concerts with 6,000 people can be absolutely shocking," he said. "So making sure we have a direct line, a face, we don't want to be a faceless organization." According to Dwyer, adjustments were made between Friday and Saturday's shows, and more changes are being planned to help traffic move more smoothly in the future. "For us, it's really about ingress and egress. So what is it like to come to the venue? Arrive at the venue? Get in? We want to make that easier, so if that's more entrances that's what we're going to try," said Dwyer. The other side The City of Carnation declined to go on camera but issued a statement noting that the problematic intersection is not under city control — it falls within King County's jurisdiction. "The City of Carnation has been advocating for a roundabout at this intersection to increase traffic flow and public safety for at least three years. We were disappointed to see that the funding was not allocated in the state transportation budget for this fiscal year," the statement said. What's next Dwyer noted that Carnation is in the county's designated urban growth area, with plans for significant development ahead. "So there are designs to have hundreds more housing units and hundreds more jobs in the coming years," said Dwyer. "If there's something the city or county can do to make it more improved at the state level with WSDOT, that's great. We can't count on any of those things happening short term. So it's really on us to find solutions." Dwyer advised attendees to avoid peak traffic by arriving early and staying late. He noted that Remlinger Farms offers a range of activities, including animal encounters, berry picking, and kids' rides, which can be enjoyed before the show. Afterward, instead of rushing out with the crowd, Dwyer suggested lingering a bit—perhaps grabbing a slice of pie—before heading home. The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Lauren Donovan. Wenatchee dad, 3 young girls unreachable, missing person alert activated 'Shut your legs' comment, rating female staff: Snoqualmie Police Chief fired after probe DOJ to announce drug trafficking arrests in Seattle Washington state named 'sanctuary jurisdiction' by Trump admin, 35 of 39 counties listed Motorcyclist speaks out after arrest made in Auburn, WA hit-and-run nearly 2 years ago WA beekeeper working to save millions of bees involved in crash in Whatcom County FBI scrutiny puts pressure on Seattle mayor after protest clash To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Ottawa Citizen
a day ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Former Hab Gordie Dwyer named head coach, general manager of NL's new QMJHL club
The province's new Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) team has named its first-ever head coach and general manager. Article content Article content On Monday morning, June 2, the Newfoundland Regiment announced that former Montreal Canadien Gordie Dwyer will be the first to take the reins as bench boss, the same post he held with the now-defunct Acadie-Bathurst Titan for the last three seasons. Article content Article content A hockey lifer, Dwyer accumulated 108 games of NHL experience in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a hard-nosed winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens, and boasts an equally impressive coaching resume. Article content Article content 'Great opportunity' Article content Dwyer, who skated in a few AHL games in St. John's as a member of the opposition, says he's excited to become a part of a burgeoning junior hockey market in Newfoundland and Labrador and believes there's plenty of excitement, both across the province and across the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), for the arrival of the Regiment. Article content Article content Article content 'Ultimately, the buzz is real here… Not only is it real here, it's real across the Canadian Hockey League. People are excited to have junior hockey back in St. John's. Our goal is to be one of the top organizations in the CHL and in our league. We have the facilities, we have the ownership group, we have the team in place and our goal is to be one of those teams.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Dwyer student accused of torching classmate's car faces 2 more 'retaliation' arson charges
PALM BEACH GARDENS — An 18-year-old man accused of setting fire to a high school classmate's car in January is facing charges linked to two other incidents in which he allegedly set fire to other vehicles, according to Palm Beach Gardens Police reports. Drake Hansen of North Palm Beach is facing two new counts of second-degree arson, in addition to one count of causing property damage with a destructive device. Police first arrested him in February after alleging he set fire to the vehicle of his William T. Dwyer High School classmate Koden Brown, the quarterback of the school's football team, on the morning of Jan. 26 outside Brown's home in the PGA National neighborhood. According to arrest reports made public May 30, all three arson incidents came in retaliation for a fight at a party at an undisclosed location during the summer of 2024. The latest two fires involve the vehicles of siblings who took part in the brawl. Hansen has pleaded not guilty to the first arson charge in that case and is scheduled to appear before Circuit Judge James Nutt in June. He has been free on bail following that arrest. He returned to court May 30, one day after his most recent arrest, for his first appearance on the new charges. Palm Beach County Judge April Bristow set Hansen's bail at $13,000 for one of the new arson cases, and ordered that he be released on his own recognizance for the other. A message left for an attorney who appeared with him in court at the Palm Beach County Jail on May 30 was not immediately returned. Fatal shooting: West Palm Beach police: Juvenile killed was recording social-media video Both arson incidents leading to Hansen's May 29 arrest occurred before the alleged incident at Brown's home. Investigators traced all three acts of arson to a fight at the summer party at which the younger brother of one of Hansen's friends was reportedly beaten. Hansen, who was a senior this past school year, also has ties to the Dwyer athletic program. He was a pitcher and outfielder for the 2024 Class 6A state championship baseball team. Investigators did not disclose the date of the party or the address of the home where the two fires occurred. Hansen reportedly accused the siblings of harming his friend's younger brother during the fight. Courts: Trump pardons Jupiter shark divers who destroyed fisherman's line, released catch According to Hansen's arrest report, the first of the two new acts of arson occurred at about 5:15 a.m. on Aug. 11, 2024, when a white Ford F-150 pickup was burned. The second occurred at about 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 3, this time resulting in a 2022 Dodge Ram Rebel being destroyed. In April, police arrested a 17-year-old Palm Beach Central High School student in connection with the Jan. 26 incident at PGA National, alleging he assisted Hansen in setting fire to Brown's car. Police reports indicate that the 17-year-old is the older brother of the teen who was beaten. Another teen who traveled to that location with Hansen and the 17-year-old told investigators Hansen targeted Brown's car because he felt that Brown had "disrespected" him. License-plate readers and surveillance cameras at businesses near PGA Boulevard and Fairway Drive recorded a silver Kia SUV driving in the area near Brown's home just before his car was set on fire, according to Hansen's arrest report. Police traced the car to Hansen, who said a friend had borrowed the car that night and that he had not been anywhere near the vehicle. Hansen later acknowledged being in the vehicle but declined further comment, the report said. Julius Whigham II is a criminal justice and public safety reporter for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jwhigham@ and follow him on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @JuliusWhigham. Help support our work: Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Teen accused of torching classmate's car facing two new arson charges
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
EuroLeague springboard for basketball in Abu Dhabi: IMG official
22 May 2025 23:54 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI)The EuroLeague Final Four, the second-biggest event after the NBA in the sport, is being hosted outside the continent for the first time as the three-day event kicks off on Friday at the Etihad Arena, Yas Island. The landmark move underscores Abu Dhabi's ambition to be a basketball hub domestically and internationally, according to the stakeholders Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, EuroLeague and the sports agency International Management Group (IMG). The shift also marks a pivotal moment in the league's to Matt Dwyer, Senior Vice President at IMG, the decision to bring the Final Four to Abu Dhabi is part of a larger strategy to expand the league's footprint into emerging international markets. 'This is a real opportunity for us as a company to deepen our partnerships in the region and work more closely with Abu Dhabi itself,' he said. Since IMG entered into a joint venture with the EuroLeague nine years ago, revenues have increased five-fold, and the brand has become a commercial success across Europe, according to Abu Dhabi Final Four is seen as a springboard to further expand the league's presence beyond its traditional markets. 'The league is a fantastic product with an incredibly passionate fan base,' Dwyer noted. 'Bringing it to Abu Dhabi not only introduces the game to a new audience, but it also gives us the chance to win over new fans and elevate the sport in a city that is increasingly becoming a global sports hub.'The benefits of this move, Dwyer explained, are mutual. For EuroLeague, the expansion into the Middle East opens doors to financial growth and broader market engagement. For Abu Dhabi, it's another jewel in its gleaming crown of elite sporting events. And it is an addition to an array of big events managed by the IMG, such as the Arabian Gulf Cup, the Saudi Pro League and UFC in the Middle East.'The event sold out in record time [seven hours], which is a testament to the appetite for basketball in the region,' Dwyer said. 'There's going to be a large amount of tourists coming over to Abu Dhabi, and that's going to have a significant economic impact on the city. At the same time, it will help cement Abu Dhabi's reputation as a number one destination for sports and entertainment.'Maintaining the EuroLeague Final Four's signature atmosphere while breaking tradition to seek out a more international fan base is a delicate balance that IMG is trying to achieve. Despite the geographic shift, Dwyer is confident that the energy and intensity fans expect will be fully preserved.'With the sheer amount of fans travelling into Abu Dhabi and the passionate support behind the participating clubs, I think people inside the arena will feel like they could be anywhere in Europe,' he said. 'What makes this special, though, is the chance to blend that intense European basketball atmosphere with the unique cultural setting of Abu Dhabi.'To bring out the essence of the new setting, the EuroLeague has roped in 20 content creators or influencers, including two Emiratis who are bridging the trans-cultural gap. Throughout the week, fan engagement events are planned across the city, aiming to create a culturally rich and immersive experience for both travelling supporters and local fans. Dwyer emphasised that this unique blend of traditions will define the 2024 Final Four as one of the most memorable in the league's beyond the tournament itself, IMG and EuroLeague hope the event will serve as a catalyst for basketball development across the region. 'Basketball is already a popular sport in Abu Dhabi, but hosting a marquee event like this can help take it to another level,' Dwyer said. 'We want to inspire future generations – whether as players, fans, or even volunteers – and help embed basketball more deeply into the cultural and sporting fabric of the city.'
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Alleged TikTok trend sends 2 students, teacher to hospital in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Three people were taken to the hospital Monday after a student at a Providence middle school allegedly attempted a dangerous viral TikTok trend, according to fire officials. Crews responded to DelSesto Middle School around 10:45 a.m. following reports of people feeling unwell, Battalion Chief Edward Dwyer told 12 News. Dwyer said the incident stemmed from what's known as the 'Chromebook challenge,' in which students try to short-circuit their laptops by inserting objects into the charging ports. MORE: Police, school officials warn of 'dangerous TikTok trend' In this case, someone reportedly stuck lead into a Chromebook, creating smoke. Two students were taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital, while a teacher was transported to The Miriam Hospital. The incident remains under investigation. READ ALSO: Cranston students may have intentionally short-circuited laptop Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
