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Providence says next CEO has track record of transformation
The health system chose Erik Wexler, the chief operating officer, to succeed the retiring Rod Hochman. The Providence health system didn’t take too long to find the successor to retiring CEO Rod Hochman. Two months after Hochman announced his plans to retire next year, Providence announced that Erik Wexler,...
'Like Battle of the Bands, but for mini golf': Putt-Putt Clash returns to Bainbridge
Bryce Moulton wouldn't necessarily call himself a mini golf "aficionado." "But I enjoy a good game of mini golf," he admitted. Moulton, the creative lead for the Bainbridge-based design firm Blackmouth Design, is the founder of Putt-Putt Clash — a uniquely wacky event that pits neighbor against neighbor in a competition to build the...
Cantwell tours Island Hospital and new helipad
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) toured Island Hospital today to help celebrate the hospital's newly completed rooftop helipad, constructed above the hospital's Acute Health Care Unit, next to the Emergency Department. The first stop on the tour was the new helipad for a photo op. Sen. Cantwell helped secure $2.5 million...
Eqraft Inc opens North American Service Center in Tri-Cities (WA)
After decades of working together with North American clients, Dutch machine builder Eqraft now opens a branch on American soil. Operating from Tri-Cities, Washington, Eqraft Inc is a reliable partner for any agricultural entrepreneur looking to future-proof their business. Machine builder Eqraft focuses on future proofing agricultural business, offering state...
Nominations open for Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards
Jul. 18—OLYMPIA — Nominations are being accepted for Washington State's Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. The award honors volunteers, service officers, community members, Tribal veterans, National Guard members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans ...
Catholic clergy abuse survivors still optimistic after investigation into Washington dioceses stalls
OLYMPIA, Wash. – After a Washington Attorney General’s Office investigation alleging that the Dioceses of Seattle, Spokane and Yakima used charitable funds to cover-up sex abuse was halted by a superior court judge on Friday, clergy abuse advocates are still demanding accountability. Abuse survivors and reform advocates from...
Man impersonates WDFW employee, steals boat motors totaling nearly $60,000
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man accused of posing as a public employee to steal boat motors in several cities, including Bellingham, has been arrested. The state Attorney General’s Office says 38-year-old Victor Matt was charged with several counts of theft and forgery in Snohomish County Superior Court.
Active Shooter Drill at Washington High School on July 18th
Pierce County Emergency Management will conduct a training session at Washington High School on July 18, 2024, using the Tri-County Scenes of Violence curriculum. Given the nature of the training, there will be periods when you may hear sounds of simulated gunfire and see an increased presence of law enforcement and emergency services personnel around Washington High School. We want to ensure that you know of these activities to prevent unnecessary concerns. Reader board signs will be stationed on Tule Lake Road South to notify individuals of the training exercise in progress.
Confluence Parkway Project Updated – Restaurant, Bar Will Stay
Plans are moving forward with Phase 1 of the Confluence Parkway Project in Wenatchee. An public update on the project was presented this week during an open house at the city coucil chambers. Roadway improvement will start at the intersection of North Miller Street and Wenatchee Avenue, where there will...
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $16 Million Sale of Orchard Park in Port Orchard, Washington
PORT ORCHARD, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Orchard Park, a 66-unit property in Port Orchard, about 17 miles west of Seattle. The asset traded hands for $16 million. Orchard Park was built in 1981. The community offers units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property was 96 occupied at the time of sale.
How these 3 trail towns rebuilt after natural disasters
In 2007, the Angora Fire ripped through 3,100 acres of land near South Lake Tahoe, destroying hundreds of homes and commercial buildings. The disaster occurred before the mega fires that make headlines today, but it still devastated the community and impacted trails used by mountain bikers and other trail users.
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