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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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.
Hamilton Spectator
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Dave Shapiro, agent for Sum 41 and Silverstein, killed in San Diego plane crash: ‘We lost one of the best people ever'
Dave Shapiro, the co-founder of a music agency whose roster includes the Canadian bands Sum 41 and Silverstein, was among the victims of a plane crash in California early Thursday morning. Sound Talent Group (STG) confirmed that Shapiro, 42, was one of three of its employees who were killed when a private plane crashed into a San Diego neighbourhood. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,' read a statement released by STG on Thursday afternoon. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy.' Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley told the Associated Press that Shapiro helped build the rock band back up during a 'low point' in their career. 'His opinion mattered so much to me,' Whibley said. 'He was that guy I would go to for advice on things.' During their last conversation, Shapiro had flown out in his new plane to see the pop-punk band's induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in March. Shapiro is listed as the owner of the plane and has a pilot's licence, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency did not share the names of the other victims. STG was founded in 2018 by Shapiro, a veteran talent agent, alongside Tim Borror and Matt Anderson. The agency's roster boasts over 400 artists across a variety of genres. In addition to Sum 41, STG also represents Vanessa Carlton, Opeth, Lamb of God, Built to Spill and others. 'We lost one of the best people ever,' Shane Told, vocalist for the Ontario post-hardcore band Silverstein wrote in an Instagram story . 'I watched Dave go from drummer and merch guy to entrepreneur and one of the most important people in the industry. But along the way he was first and foremost a friend.' Shapiro grew up in upstate New York in the 'straightedge hard-core' scene, a subculture that promotes not using drugs and alcohol in reaction to mainstream punk. In addition to his love for music, Shapiro was also an avid pilot with more than a decade of flying experience, Billboard reports. He owned a flight school called Velocity Aviation and a record label, Velocity Records. 'Dave was fearless in life, and tireless in his work, and the kind of friend you would want on your speed dial,' the band Hanson shared in a post on X . 'Our hearts go out to Dave's family and the team at Sound Talent Group.' A second victim of the crash was Daniel Williams, 39, a former drummer for the American metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. The band confirmed the news with an Instagram post on Thursday, with the caption: 'We owe you everything. Love you forever.' A post shared by The Devil Wears Prada (@tdwpband) Williams was a founding member of the band, which formed in 2005. He left the band in 2016, and began working for the American tech company GoPro. Just one week before his death, he accepted a software engineering role at Apple. Prior to the crash, Williams posted a photo from the cockpit of Shapiro's plane, writing ' … I'm the (co) pilot) now.' 'My heart is shattered in pieces,' Jeremy DePoyster, singer and guitarist for The Devil Wears Prada wrote in an Instagram story. 'You inspired me every day. You gave me everything I have in my life. You mentored me through the toughest moments and you showed up in the most random places unannounced because you loved the surprise.' 'Huge your friends and tell them you love them,' he added. RIP Dave Shapiro ❤️ You changed the lives of so many people. Dave Shapiro forever. xxx Damn dude. RIP Daniel Williams. Always had the time of day to talk or take a pic in the probably 15 times I saw Prada between 06 and '13. Just a great guy and TDWP still remains my favorite band to this day. The drums on Plagues blew my mind when it came out & nothings changed💔 This one hurts alot Daniel Williams was and is my favorite drummer of all time and the reason I started playing double bass creativity and fill work was insane I can't believe he's gone:( I'll never forget how nice and kind he waseverytime I met him Rest In Peace man With files from the Associated Press.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Passes Away
The ex drummer of The Devil Wears Prada Daniel Williams has passed away. Prior to his demise, William served as a software architect on GoPro. More recently, he had received and accepted a job offer from Apple, which he confirmed via social media. Here is Daniel Williams' shocking death explored. Daniel Williams passed away on May 22, 2025, after the private jet he was flying on crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. The former The Devil Wears Prada drummer was identified as one of at least two people who died in the crash. The Devil Wears Prada band paid tribute to Daniel Williams via Instagram. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the caption reads. The other person killed in the crash was identified as 42-year-old Dave Shapiro. He was a talent agent and co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG), as per Associated Press. Two other STG employees were also reportedly killed in the crash. Larry Williams, Daniel's father, told TMZ that he and his family were 'confident' his son was on the plane when it crashed and that there were no survivors. However, he shared that they did not get official confirmation from authorities. Prior to the crash, Daniel Williams had shared three snaps on his Instagram stories. In one of the snaps he wrote, 'Hey. Hey….you…look at me……I'm the (co)pilot now.' As per TMZ, Larry Williams told the outlet that his son was 'just goofing around' in the above Instagram story and that he didn't hold a pilot's license. A week before his demise, Daniel revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had accepted a software engineering role at Apple. The San Diego Police Department initially revealed via X that eight people were injured and 10 buildings were damaged in the crash, which led to evacuations of 100 people. The police department later uploaded a joint press release with City of San Diego Fire Rescue on X, where they confirmed 2 fatalities but stated that the number of deceased were 'still being determined.' They also noted that two people were treated for minor injuries and released on the scene, while six were given medical attention. These individuals were not from the aircraft. Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon. The post The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Daniel Williams Passes Away appeared first on Mandatory.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Devil Wears Prada band breaks silence on ex-drummer Daniel Williams' death in San Diego plane crash
Metalcore band Devil Wears Prada addressed the death of its former drummer, Daniel Williams, in an emotional Instagram post. The 39-year-old was among those killed in a plane crash in San Diego on Thursday. He was on board the Cessna 550 that went down in Murphy Canyon, a neighbourhood close to the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, along with famed music producer, David 'Dave' Shapiro. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the band, which was formed in Dayton, Ohio, in 2005, captioned the tribute post dedicated to Williams and Shapiro. The late drummer was part of the original lineup of Devil Wears Prada, alongside vocalist Mike Hranica, guitarist Jeremy DePoyster, and bassist Andy Trick. Just hours before the deadly plane crash, Williams shared a photo from inside the cockpit on his Instagram Stories, captioned, 'Here we goooooo.' In another snap, which featured the photo of the doomed Cessna 550, he revealed to his fans that he was flying with Shapiro. DePoyster, too, mourned Williams' death, writing on his personal Instagram handle, 'I have no words. My heart is shattered. I love you man.' Meanwhile, Sound Talent Group (STG) confirmed the death of its co-founder, Shapiro and several other staffers. 'We are devastated by the loss of our co-founder, colleagues and friends,' a spokesperson for the talent agency told Billboard. 'Our hearts go out to their families and to everyone impacted by today's tragedy. Thank you so much for respecting their privacy at this time.' The horrific plane crash claimed the lives of all six members on board. In addition to Shapiro and Williams, at least two passengers were STG employees. Music executive Terrance Coughlin also expressed sorrow over their deaths. 'Rest in Peace Dave Shapiro, Daniel Williams, and everyone on that flight. Some of my very first shows were booked through Dave. I had a handful of shows with Daniel, always a pleasure to see him play. Gone way too soon,' Coughlin wrote on X.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Daniel Williams? Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Passes Away
The ex drummer of The Devil Wears Prada Daniel Williams has passed away. Prior to his demise, William served as a software architect on GoPro. More recently, he had received and accepted a job offer from Apple, which he confirmed via social media. Here is Daniel Williams' shocking death explored. Daniel Williams passed away on May 22, 2025, after the private jet he was flying on crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. The former The Devil Wears Prada drummer was identified as one of at least two people who died in the crash. The Devil Wears Prada band paid tribute to Daniel Williams via Instagram. 'No words. We owe you everything. Love you forever,' the caption reads. The other person killed in the crash was identified as 42-year-old Dave Shapiro. He was a talent agent and co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG), as per Associated Press. Two other STG employees were also reportedly killed in the crash. Larry Williams, Daniel's father, told TMZ that he and his family were 'confident' his son was on the plane when it crashed and that there were no survivors. However, he shared that they did not get official confirmation from authorities. Prior to the crash, Daniel Williams had shared three snaps on his Instagram stories. In one of the snaps he wrote, 'Hey. Hey….you…look at me……I'm the (co)pilot now.' As per TMZ, Larry Williams told the outlet that his son was 'just goofing around' in the above Instagram story and that he didn't hold a pilot's license. A week before his demise, Daniel revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that he had accepted a software engineering role at Apple. The San Diego Police Department initially revealed via X that eight people were injured and 10 buildings were damaged in the crash, which led to evacuations of 100 people. The police department later uploaded a joint press release with City of San Diego Fire Rescue on X, where they confirmed 2 fatalities but stated that the number of deceased were 'still being determined.' They also noted that two people were treated for minor injuries and released on the scene, while six were given medical attention. These individuals were not from the aircraft. The post What Happened to Daniel Williams? Former The Devil Wears Prada Drummer Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
