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East Wenatchee Bans Possession Or Use Of Exotic And Wild Animals
The use and possession of exotic and wild animals will be banned in East Wenatchee after a 4-2 vote by the city council to enact the restriction Tuesday night. The new ordinance is mainly aimed at traveling circuses, which have been accused of abusing and mistreating the animals. Council member...
Boeing Seattle factory workers to send 'strong message' at strike sanction vote, union says
(Reuters) - Boeing's Washington state factory workers will vote on Wednesday on whether to give their union a strike mandate as they seek a 40% raise in their first full negotiation with the planemaker in 16 years.
Proposed budget amendments sign of tough choices ahead for city council
City budgeting and finances continued to be a focus for the Edmonds City Council as it met in committees Tuesday. The council finance committee — with Will Chen as chair, Jenna Nand as member and Council President Vivian Olson occassionally weighing in — discussed revisions to the draft City of Edmonds financial policy framework that had also been on the committee agenda in May. Among the issues discussed: Whether the city should keep its fund balance reserve at current policy-required levels — 16% of annual operating expenditures along with a contingent reserve fund of 4% — for a total of 20%. And what about the current 12% reserve levels required for the city’s other major operating funds — the water utility and the sewer/wastewater treatment plant fund?
Altercations at Casinos Result in One Injury and One Death
Two casinos in Fresno and Tacoma have been the sites of violent altercations. One incident involved a security guard being injured, while the other resulted in a fatal shooting. Fresno Casino Security Guard Attacked by Homeless Man, Suspect Arrested. In Fresno, a security guard at Club One Casino was hurt...
Mariners agree to deal switch pitcher drafted in first round
The Mariners are in agreement with first-round pick Jurrangelo Cijntje on a deal, pending a physical, reports Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. According to Kramer, the Mississippi State product will receive the full $4.8809M slot value of the 15th pick. Seattle also reportedly agreed to an overslot deal with second-rounder Ryan Sloan last night.
Worker falls 60 feet after equipment tips over in Marysville, self-rescues
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - A construction worker fell 60 feet into water after his equipment tipped over near I-5 in Marysville, but was still somehow able to escape mostly unscathed. According to the Everett Fire Department, first responders were dispatched to the area underneath the I-5 and State Route 529 interchange...
Potentially toxic bacteria found in South Kitsap's Horseshoe Lake
The Kitsap Public Health District is warning residents to avoid all contact with Horseshoe Lake until further notice due to potentially toxic bacteria in the water. In a statement Tuesday, the health district said cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, known to produce toxins is present in the South Kitsap lake. Contact with the toxin can make people sick and kill pets or other animals, the health district said. The health district is also asking residents to rinse boats and trailers thoroughly before going to another lake.
Popular Store With 132 Locations In WA Plans Mass Closures
Covid has done a negative number on many businesses since 2020 and is still going. We're hearing more and more about businesses closing their doors due to poor performance and low sales. Some of them, including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Big Lots, Red Lobster, and Rite Aid are affected. It will be interesting to see what happens by year end.
Virtual Reality Gaming Venue Opening First U.S. Location in Bellevue
Mirra, a Bellevue-headquartered company described as a “leading provider of upscale, tech-immersed social entertainment experiences,” announced today that it’s opening its first U.S. location in the Bellevue Collection in August. The 10,708-square-foot location, which will open on the third floor of Lincoln Square across from the Cinemark...
Bite of Seattle food festival kicks off this weekend at Seattle Center
SEATTLE - One of Seattle's biggest annual food festivals kicks off this weekend, featuring live music, fun activities, and over 250 food and retail vendors. The Bite of Seattle, also known as "The Bite," is a free, three-day event at the Seattle Center where anyone can come and indulge in a variety of local eats and drinks.
Milfoil treatment planned for American Lake
AquaTechnix will be on American Lake Thursday, July 18 to apply treatment to help control Milfoil, the invasive weed found in the lake. Treatments will begin early in the morning and continue through the morning and afternoon. AquaTechnix will post signs in the treated areas and the potentially affected areas...
2023-24 Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School
With the recent finish of the high school sports season, Gig Harbor Now presents its Super Seniors for the 2023-24 sports year. Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools. Although many senior athletes excelled at multiple...
Whooping cough: Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get vaccine as cases rise
Whooping cough is on the rise in South King County. According to Public Health – Seattle & King County, there are more cases so far this year than the last three years combined. While most of the local cases are coming from the Auburn, Kent and Federal Way areas,...
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