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Ferry troubles predicted for Labor Day weekend
ANACORTES, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Ferry travelers should brace for long wait times or consider changing route plans this Labor Day weekend. Washington State Ferries warned that an expected 300,000 passengers would take a ferry trip this weekend. Already Friday, several routes have posted alerts warning of delays on both...
New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Clark County re-issues toxin warning at Lacamas Lake
Toxins are back at Lacamas Lake, prompting county health officials to warn residents and their pets to steer clear of the water. Levels at Round Lake are low enough, for now, that swimming has been deemed safe there. Caused by algal blooms, elevated levels of cyanotoxins cause symptoms including skin...
Vancouver Man Attacked with Golf Club in Alleged Family Assault, Suspect at Large
At the quiet intersection of domestic life and sudden violence, a Vancouver man suffered a harrowing assault when a family dispute apparently spilled over into physical harm. KOIN reports an early Friday morning altercation in which a man alleged that he was attacked by a relative, thought to be his uncle, with a golf club resulting in severe lacerations to his head and face.
Clark County Canvassing Board to Approve Results After Manual Recount on Sept. 3rd
The Clark County Canvassing Board is set to hold a meeting regarding the Primary and Special Election that saw the Commissioner of Public Lands race undergo a manual recount. Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 1 pm, the meeting will be held at the Elections Department on 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver, as reported by Clark County Washington.
Vancouver looking into potential performing arts venue in downtown area
(The Center Square) – The City of Vancouver is exploring a potential performing arts venue to boost the downtown core. The management consulting practice Webb Mgmt was hired by the city to update previous work on the need and opportunity for new facilities and how they could support the city’s broader goals. Webb MGMT Consultant Duncan Webb presented recommendations for the city to consider during a council workshop on Monday. ...
Mother and son settle in Onalaska, start art studio for therapy as son recovers from burns, amputations
For many, art isn’t just a form of expressing one’s self, but also a form of therapy, both mental and physical. That’s why Miriam Bagwell, of Onalaska, decided to create a new
Performance Brokerage Advises on Sale of Dealership in Olympia
Performance Brokerage Services announced the sale of Hanson Kia in Olympia, Washington, from Vince and Kim Hanson to Gee Automotive Companies. Hanson Kia and Hanson Subaru are centrally located in the Olympia Auto Mall, located off Highway 101. Jason Stopnitzky, Co-Founder of Performance Brokerage Services, was the exclusive sell-side advisor...
U.S. Air Force sergeant from Centralia killed in action during Vietnam War laid to rest
Fifty-six years after being killed in action on March 11, 1968, atop Phou Pha Thi mountain in Laos' Houaphan Province during the Vietnam War, U.S. Air Force Sergeant David Stanley Price finally ...
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