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10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Washington
Thinking about swapping sun-kissed beaches for the evergreen state of Washington? Before you dive into the land of coffee and tech giants, you might want to brace yourself for a few surprises. From constant drizzle to traffic puzzles, here are ten reasons why some folks find themselves missing their old stomping grounds!
Seattle Launches SUN Bucks Program to Provide $120 Grocery Benefits for Children During Summer
Seattle families with young children have a new reason to look forward to the summer, with the introduction of SUN Bucks, a program providing $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child, which can be used at participating stores and farmers markets. This financial boost for groceries comes in addition to free nutritious meals offered to children and youth at over 60 locations throughout the city, a service managed by Seattle Human Services Department's Summer Food Service Program. In a bid to tackle food insecurity during the summer months, when school-provided meals cease, the city has organized a program celebration at Jefferson Park on July 12, according to the Human Services blog.
Person tunneling under SR 529 in Everett causes large hole to form in roadway
EVERETT, Wash. — A stretch of northbound State Route 529 at Marine View Drive in Everett was closed for several hours Tuesday due to a large hole that formed on the road from someone tunneling underneath the roadway. Road crews found the damage around 7 a.m. and were forced...
Possible measles exposure at multiple locations in King County
Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating a confirmed measles case in an adult with recent international travel. The individual was at multiple locations in Bellevue, Seattle, and Woodinville while infectious, before being diagnosed with measles. Anyone who was at these locations during the time span when the individual was there on June 27th through July 2nd may have been exposed to measles.
Judge issues bench warrant for 'Belltown Hellcat' driver for failing to appear in court
SEATTLE — A judge issued a bench warrant Wednesday for Miles Hudson, the so-called "Belltown Hellcat" driver, after he failed to appear in court. Hudson, 20, was supposed to appear in court Wednesday afternoon to enter a plea on charges of stalking, harassment and allegedly sending an explicit video of an ex-girlfriend, but he never appeared.
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?. You might need a road map to discover how to navigate this crazy new roundabout in Washington State. The Washington State Department Of Transportation Unveils New Unique Roundabout. In a post from the Washington Department of Transportation, they unveiled a new...
Seattle plastic surgery provider accused of posting fake positive reviews must pay $5M
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones must pay $5 million to the state attorney general’s office and thousands of Washington patients, according to a federal consent decree.
Seattle Lights Up Ballfields to Deter Illegal Fireworks on Independence Day
In a move as practical as it is preemptive, Seattle Parks and Recreation is flipping the switch on, illuminating city ballfields on the nights of July 3rd and July 4th. The decision, squarely aimed at curbing illegal fireworks lit up by revelers, comes at a time when Independence Day celebrations often tip from festive to destructive.
Shortage of rentals and government red tape pricing WA tenants out of market
(The Center Square) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, or NLIHC, finds most workers in Washington are spending so much on rent, they are priced out of saving for an eventual down payment on a home of their own. The report found Washington has the fifth highest rental costs compared […]
Seattle's Seafair 4th of July celebration to feature more than 7,000 pounds of fireworks
SEATTLE — The Seafair Fourth of July celebration is ready to light up the skies over Lake Union with a 20-minute fireworks display by Western Display Fireworks. This year’s production in Seattle will feature more than 7,000 pounds of fireworks. KOMO News got an up close look at...
Rantz: Tree Equity job lands you $60.83 an hour from city of Seattle
The city of Seattle is offering a six-figure salary for a Tree Equity Initiative Manager. If you show a bias towards a cedar tree over a spruce, your arborism isn’t welcome and this job isn’t for you. The position earns up to $60.83 an hour and allows activists...
Seattle City Council Adopts Comprehensive Spending Plan to Tackle Housing Crisis and Homelessness Prevention
Seattle City Council has stepped up its efforts against the city's housing crisis, adopting a spending plan focusing on homelessness prevention. Detailed by Councilmember Cathy Moore of District 5 and Chair of the House and Human Services Committee, the plan puts into action the funds from the recently passed $970 million Housing Levy. The legislation was approved today, and it combines the Housing Levy with other financial resources like the JumpStart Payroll Tax and Mandatory Housing Affordability program funding to back Office of Housing (OH) programs.
Seattle (WA) FD Adds Sea-Doos to Water Rescue Fleet
Jul. 2—The Seattle Fire Department is adding a new tool to its water rescue arsenal: two customized Sea-Doos. The Jet Ski-like personal watercraft were donated to the department by the Seattle Fire Foundation as part of the department’s new rescue watercraft program. The goal of the program, which began on Monday, is simple: speed up water rescue response times.
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