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Mother urges the public to keep a lookout for her missing daughter
EVERETT, Wash.—An Everett woman is urging the public to be on the lookout for her daughter, Navey Skinner, 47, who has been missing since May 1, 2024. Navey has blue eyes, blonde hair, is about five-foot-seven and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white tank top near Lynnwood.
Woman allegedly stalked at Mukilteo waterfront, cautions others to be aware
MUKILTEO—On Saturday, July 20, just a little after 5 p.m., Esmeralda Flores, 22, and her boyfriend paid a visit to Mukilteo Lighthouse Park to enjoy a picnic on the waterfront. They set up to the right of a young girl, around the age of sixteen, laying on the ground reading a book.
Free dental clinic offered through BTC
Bellingham Technical College (BTC) is offering free dental work for volunteer patients throughout its summer session, running through August 27. BTC will open its fully operational dental clinic for exams, X-rays, cleanings, simple fillings and sealants completely free to eligible patients, according to a July 17 press release. Appointments are...
Police departments across US are responding to 911 calls with drones instead of actual cops
SEATTLE - Police departments across the United States are increasingly relying on technology to improve the way they address their tasks, with a growing number of agencies now using drones for different purpose. Some departments are set to start trying them as a way to anticipate the arrival of responders,...
Seattle-area sandwich chain to close 10 stores, citing rising labor costs
Seattle-area sustainably sourced sandwich restaurant chain, Homegrown, will be closing 10 stores — leaving only two. The closures mean more than 150 employees will be laid off. Homegrown CEO and co-founder Brad Gillis said, as reported by The Puget Sound Business Journal on Monday, that economic impacts, rising labor...
Bodybuilding great grandmother a true inspiration
A Wenatchee great grandma continues to be an inspiration in the world of health and fitness…. Maggie Rivera grew up in Quincy and now lives in Wenatchee. She recently won a bodybuilding competition in New Jersey at the age of 62…. She competed for the first time 13-years ago and...
Iconic north Seattle mural depicting Highway 99 history removed after graffiti tagging
SEATTLE — An iconic landmark in north Seattle is gone after it was repeatedly tagged with graffiti. The well-known mural depicted some of the history of Highway 99 in north Seattle, including businesses and landmarks that have come and gone along the north-south thoroughfare. Photos reveal big red letters at the top of the mural that said, "Welcome to Historic Highway 99" and included cars and landmarks from 1932 to 1960.
Relocation for two Bellingham tiny home villages delayed due to community opposition
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A plan to relocate a pair of tiny home villages in Bellingham has been delayed after opposition from a neighboring business. The city announced in April that it would be moving two villages in Fairhaven and the Puget Neighborhood to a new property on Northwest Avenue over the next year.
Ferry system becomes key issue in WA gubernatorial race
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - The state’s ferry system is emerging as a significant topic in this year’s gubernatorial race, with both candidates and voters expressing concerns about crew shortages, unreliable service, and outdated vessels. Efforts to address the ferry system’s problems are already underway, though progress will be...
Greg McElroy Predicts Growing Pains For Former National Title Contender In New Conference
The Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies played for the national championship last season. The Wolverines won 34-13, and now both head coaches are no longer at the same school. Kalen DeBoer left for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and Jim Harbaugh landed an NFL job with the Los Angeles ...
On Sunny Days, the Cars Come Out to Shine: Nepantla’s Fourth Annual Lowrider Block Party in White Center
On July 20, Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery’s fourth annual Lowrider Block Party in White Center drew in crowds of people on a sunbeaming day, showcasing tuned-up cars (and bikes) with every corner covered in intricate designs. Nestled on 17th Avenue Southwest between Roxbury Street and 100th Street, this year’s...
Columnist Matt Driscoll, ‘the face of Tacoma and Pierce County,’ dies at 43
Matt Driscoll, a fixture in the Tacoma newspaper community, has died. A columnist and opinion editor for the Tacoma News Tribune (TNT), Driscoll was 43 years old. “The humor, the witty banter, and wry observations are what brought us together,” Matt Driscoll’s wife Jennifer Driscoll told The Tacoma News Tribune. “We really clicked in that way. That was one of his strengths, one of the things we most enjoyed about each other.”
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