22 days ago
Relatives of some soldiers killed in the Iran war joined dozens of Gold Star families from prior U.S. conflicts Tuesday at the White House, where President Donald Trump offered words of comfort and candles were lit for the fallen service members, according to one of the widows who attended.
Not all families of the six soldiers killed March 1 in the deadliest attack of the Iran war opted to attend. Troops who survived the attack have raised questions about why they were stationed at a site that didn't have sufficient air protection and was viewed as a likely target.
Michelle Tietjens and other relatives have said they are angry the Army still hasn't answered questions over whether enough was done to protect their loved ones. But Tietjens and her teenage son traveled from Bellevue, Nebraska, to attend the event to honor her husband, Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens, who was killed along with five other Army Reserve soldiers by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
"I decided to go originally because my son wanted to go," Tietjens said. "But then I wanted to see what it was about as well. I wanted to also go to support my husband's memory."
She said they toured several rooms of the White House and took a photo with Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump. Tietjens said the president told them that he wished he had her teenage son's full head of curly hair.
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Not all families of the six soldiers killed March 1 in the deadliest attack of the Iran war opted to attend. Troops who survived the attack have raised questions about why they were stationed at a site that didn't have sufficient air protection and was viewed as a likely target.
Michelle Tietjens and other relatives have said they are angry the Army still hasn't answered questions over whether enough was done to protect their loved ones. But Tietjens and her teenage son traveled from Bellevue, Nebraska, to attend the event to honor her husband, Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens, who was killed along with five other Army Reserve soldiers by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
"I decided to go originally because my son wanted to go," Tietjens said. "But then I wanted to see what it was about as well. I wanted to also go to support my husband's memory."
She said they toured several rooms of the White House and took a photo with Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump. Tietjens said the president told them that he wished he had her teenage son's full head of curly hair.
#soldiers #wanted #House
2 months ago
A busy week of girl's volleyball tournaments and cross country produced several standout performances across the Wichita Falls area.
From hitters piling up kills over a long weekend to a runner separating herself from the field, several area athletes made strong cases for recognition, and we've narrowed the field to four candidates.
Read about each nominee below and cast your vote. Coaching staffs in and around the Wichita Falls area can send nominations by 5 p.m. Sunday to sportstimesrecordnews.com. The poll is set to close at noon Friday.
Broussard turned in a dominant performance at the Nocona Invitational, winning the varsity girls two-mile race in 12 minutes, 9.97 seconds. The Bellevue junior finished nearly 52 seconds ahead of the second-place runner.
Grisel powered Memorial to a 7-2 run at the Nocona Tournament, totaling 109 kills across nine matches. She also finished with 22 digs, nine blocks and six aces. Grisel's most impactful performance came against Holliday, when she delivered 23 kills as the Mavericks earned a three-set victory.
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From hitters piling up kills over a long weekend to a runner separating herself from the field, several area athletes made strong cases for recognition, and we've narrowed the field to four candidates.
Read about each nominee below and cast your vote. Coaching staffs in and around the Wichita Falls area can send nominations by 5 p.m. Sunday to sportstimesrecordnews.com. The poll is set to close at noon Friday.
Broussard turned in a dominant performance at the Nocona Invitational, winning the varsity girls two-mile race in 12 minutes, 9.97 seconds. The Bellevue junior finished nearly 52 seconds ahead of the second-place runner.
Grisel powered Memorial to a 7-2 run at the Nocona Tournament, totaling 109 kills across nine matches. She also finished with 22 digs, nine blocks and six aces. Grisel's most impactful performance came against Holliday, when she delivered 23 kills as the Mavericks earned a three-set victory.
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2 months ago
Fremont Ross senior receiver Mason Englund and four Genoa seniors highlight returning players on offense in the area this season.
Little Giants senior tight end Jaxson Mackey joined Englund at first-team in the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division. Senior Breylen Garza was quarterback and senior Kaiden Swint an offensive lineman.
Clyde senior Dekin Crockett returns at receiver. Junior Grady Binder is quarterback and senior Linkin Mullins a running back.
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Bellevue senior Caden Cramer was first-team at tight end. Senior quarterback Ike Brown and junior center Deacon Nunez return as well.
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Little Giants senior tight end Jaxson Mackey joined Englund at first-team in the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division. Senior Breylen Garza was quarterback and senior Kaiden Swint an offensive lineman.
Clyde senior Dekin Crockett returns at receiver. Junior Grady Binder is quarterback and senior Linkin Mullins a running back.
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Bellevue senior Caden Cramer was first-team at tight end. Senior quarterback Ike Brown and junior center Deacon Nunez return as well.
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3 months ago
Based in Bellevue, Washington, PACCAR Inc. (PCAR) is a global manufacturer of premium light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. The company also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, distributes truck parts, and provides financial, leasing, insurance, and information technology services to commercial vehicle customers worldwide. It is currently valued at a market capitalization of approximately $71.6 billion.
Shares of this leading commercial truck manufacturer have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year. PCAR has gained 38.7% over this period, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 22.2%. The outperformance has continued in 2026, with the stock up 24.4%, compared with the index's 13% gain over the same period.
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Shares of this leading commercial truck manufacturer have significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year. PCAR has gained 38.7% over this period, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 22.2%. The outperformance has continued in 2026, with the stock up 24.4%, compared with the index's 13% gain over the same period.
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3 months ago
Bellevue, Washington-based T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) provides mobile communications services. Valued at $190.1 billion by market cap, the company offers wireless voice, messaging, and data services.
Shares of this leading telco operator have underperformed the broader market over the past year. TMUS has declined 26.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.2%. In 2026, TMUS stock is down 12.7%, compared to the SPX's 13% rise on a YTD basis.
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Shares of this leading telco operator have underperformed the broader market over the past year. TMUS has declined 26.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.2%. In 2026, TMUS stock is down 12.7%, compared to the SPX's 13% rise on a YTD basis.
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3 months ago
Bellevue, Washington-based Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD) provides logistics services in the Americas and internationally. The company has a market cap of $23.9 billion and offers air freight services, such as air freight consolidation and forwarding, and ocean freight services, including ocean freight consolidation, direct ocean forwarding, order management, and more.
EXPD is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Tuesday, Aug. 4, before the market opens. Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $1.64 on a diluted basis, up 22.4% from $1.34 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters.
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EXPD is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Tuesday, Aug. 4, before the market opens. Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $1.64 on a diluted basis, up 22.4% from $1.34 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters.
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4 months ago
Harvey Weinstein is facing another setback in his ongoing health battle.
The Oscar-winning producer and disgraced movie mogul was recently hospitalized for "heart and breathing issues," Weinstein's representative, Juda Engelmayer, confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 1.
Engelmayer said Weinstein's medical ordeal was exacerbated by a case of pneumonia. He is currently recovering at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
The Miramax cofounder has experienced a spate of health issues in recent years.
A November 2024 filing from one of Weinstein's lawyers listed medical problems such as chronic myeloid leukemia (bone marrow cancer), diabetes, coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid issues, obesity, high blood pressure and chronic back pain. The lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, accused Rikers Island Correctional Facility of having "failed to render proper medical treatment."
The Oscar-winning producer and disgraced movie mogul was recently hospitalized for "heart and breathing issues," Weinstein's representative, Juda Engelmayer, confirmed to USA TODAY on Wednesday, July 1.
Engelmayer said Weinstein's medical ordeal was exacerbated by a case of pneumonia. He is currently recovering at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
The Miramax cofounder has experienced a spate of health issues in recent years.
A November 2024 filing from one of Weinstein's lawyers listed medical problems such as chronic myeloid leukemia (bone marrow cancer), diabetes, coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid issues, obesity, high blood pressure and chronic back pain. The lawyer, Imran H. Ansari, accused Rikers Island Correctional Facility of having "failed to render proper medical treatment."
4 months ago
Harvey Weinstein is being haunted by another health issue.
The filmmaker reportedly suffered another major health scare related to his heart while he is currently awaiting sentencing in September.
Harvey Weinstein was convicted in Los Angeles for rape and **** ual **** ault, leading to a 16-year sentence in 2022. Although his New York conviction was overturned in 2024, he was convicted again during a retrial in 2025.
The disgraced Hollywood film producer, who is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York City, reportedly experienced heart failure about a fortnight ago, caused by pneumonia.
Weinstein reportedly experienced a hard time breathing when the prison authorities rushed him to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan. Sources close to the producer told TMZ that he has been receiving treatment at Bellevue ever since.
The filmmaker reportedly suffered another major health scare related to his heart while he is currently awaiting sentencing in September.
Harvey Weinstein was convicted in Los Angeles for rape and **** ual **** ault, leading to a 16-year sentence in 2022. Although his New York conviction was overturned in 2024, he was convicted again during a retrial in 2025.
The disgraced Hollywood film producer, who is currently incarcerated on Rikers Island in New York City, reportedly experienced heart failure about a fortnight ago, caused by pneumonia.
Weinstein reportedly experienced a hard time breathing when the prison authorities rushed him to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in Manhattan. Sources close to the producer told TMZ that he has been receiving treatment at Bellevue ever since.
4 months ago
Vote now for The News Tribune’s high school girls team of the year across all seasons from the 2025-26 school year. Voting will remain open until noon Monday.
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Annie Wright basketball — Gators (21-7) took home the fourth-place trophy at the Class 1A state tournament last winter and knocked off rival Bellevue Christian four times, handing the Vikings their first losses to a 1A Nisqually opponent since 2022. Senior guard Aaliyeh Martin and sophomore guard Camille Bates combined for 712 points entering the state bracket at the Yakima Valley SunDome (March 4-7).
Bellarmine Prep tennis — Lions trio (Anya Moravek, Chloe Lee, Rose Jackson) secured a runner-up finish at the Class 4A state tournament from May 22-23 in Vancouver.
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Annie Wright basketball — Gators (21-7) took home the fourth-place trophy at the Class 1A state tournament last winter and knocked off rival Bellevue Christian four times, handing the Vikings their first losses to a 1A Nisqually opponent since 2022. Senior guard Aaliyeh Martin and sophomore guard Camille Bates combined for 712 points entering the state bracket at the Yakima Valley SunDome (March 4-7).
Bellarmine Prep tennis — Lions trio (Anya Moravek, Chloe Lee, Rose Jackson) secured a runner-up finish at the Class 4A state tournament from May 22-23 in Vancouver.
4 months ago
A new report from Downtown Seattle ***** ociation (DSA) claimed that Seattle lost thousands of jobs and significant property value in the years since implementing the "JumpStart" payroll tax in 2020.
Monday's report compared Seattle's status with its neighboring city, Bellevue, which has no comparable payroll tax or social housing tax, and found that while Seattle's workforce and property values have shrunk, Bellevue's has remained resilient.
"[S]ince 2020, what we have seen in downtown Seattle is not a 'jump start,' but instead, a slowdown," the report read. "Since being implemented, downtown Seattle has lost around 30,000 jobs. The office vacancy rate increased to 32% in the downtown core. And more than $10 billion in office value has been lost."
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It continued, "Meanwhile, in Bellevue, dating back to 2020, the city has seen more jobs come to its core, lower office vacancy, and the stability of office building values. This provides a stark tale of two cities and two tax environments just miles apart."
Monday's report compared Seattle's status with its neighboring city, Bellevue, which has no comparable payroll tax or social housing tax, and found that while Seattle's workforce and property values have shrunk, Bellevue's has remained resilient.
"[S]ince 2020, what we have seen in downtown Seattle is not a 'jump start,' but instead, a slowdown," the report read. "Since being implemented, downtown Seattle has lost around 30,000 jobs. The office vacancy rate increased to 32% in the downtown core. And more than $10 billion in office value has been lost."
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It continued, "Meanwhile, in Bellevue, dating back to 2020, the city has seen more jobs come to its core, lower office vacancy, and the stability of office building values. This provides a stark tale of two cities and two tax environments just miles apart."
1 yr. ago
People are all abuzz about a Bellevue business. It’s called Cherry City Honey Farms, and their products can be found all over the country.
