Friday Harbor
LATEST NEWS
Owners Of NHL's Kraken Considered 'Heavy Favorites' To Be Awarded Seattle's NBA Franchise
If the NBA expands to Seattle, the ownership group of the NHL's Seattle Kraken are heavy favorites to be awarded the franchise, reports Bloomberg. The Kraken are owned by David Bonderman and his daughter Samantha Holloway. Bonderman is the founding partner of TPG Capital. Climate Pledge Arena, home of the...
For the Mariners’ first-time All-Stars, experience counts
Thanks to Torey Louvello’s frantic maneuvering to make sure every one of his National League All-Stars got into the Midsummer Classic, only two teams didn’t have All-Star representatives actually play in the 94th annual MLB All-Star Game, and both came from the AL West: the Angels and Mariners.
City of Seattle oversight leads to tens of thousands getting $10 checks
It doesn’t happen very often: the city government gives you money. But a curious turn of events unfolded in Seattle, leading to 44,000 car owners and businesses getting unexpected $10 checks. This peculiar refund was the result of a bureaucratic oversight: The city had increased a vehicle tab fee without providing adequate public notice.
Ferry Traffic Emphasis Patrols - July 26, 2024
Back by popular demand-- Washington State Patrol, Mukilteo Police Department and Edmonds Police will be watching for line cutting & other violations at docks in Edmonds and Mukilteo. Just a reminder - Your parents and teachers probably taught you that it's not polite to cut in front of others. In...
A ‘No’ vote on Mukilteo EMS Levy will not impact service
Voting NO on the proposed EMS Levy will not impact Mukilteo’s excellent EMS service. With call volumes down (Sno911 Annual Report), EMS expenditures decreasing (Mukilteo Annual Budget 2024), and full EMS staffing, why would the City ask voters to approve a $1.6 million tax increase? We believe this EMS Levy proposal is disingenuous, misleading, not evidence-based, and does not consider the best interests of our residents, renters, and seniors on fixed incomes.
Free Edmonds Summer Concert Series continues with Git Hoan performing at City Park July 21
The popular free Edmonds Summer Concerts in the Park continues into week three, starting on Sunday, July 21. That’s when the highly acclaimed and nationally-recognized Git Hoan (People of the Salmon) Tsimshian Performance Group will be at Edmonds City Park from 3-4 p.m. Based in Lynnwood, Git Hoan showcases the magnificence of Tsimshian art, from masks and costumes to song, dance and storytelling. The purpose of the group, led by renowned Tsimshian carver David Bosley, is to resurrect the practice of the Tsimshian culture and demonstrate for audiences the diversity of Native art and culture. Learn more at www.davidboxley.com/tsimshian-performances.
Neil Weiss sworn in as Edmonds Municipal Court judge
Neil Weiss was sworn in Thursday as the new Edmonds Municipal Court judge. Doing the honors was his father, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Bruce Weiss. The Edmonds City Council voted in May to confirm Mayor Mike Rosen’s appointment of the younger Weiss – an Everett defense attorney – as the city’s new municipal court judge. Weiss replaced former Municipal Court Judge Whitney Rivera, who was appointed to the Snohomish County Superior Court.
39 SeaTac International Airport 1-Star Google Reviews!
When it comes down to it, the best advice I could gleam from all of these reviews:. Show up EXTRA early (3+ hours) But don’t eat too much; you have to use the restroom. Make sure your items are “Fully Charged”. How has your experience with SeaTac...
FERRY ALERT: Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth down to one boat tonight
Washington State Ferries ran three boats on the Triangle Route for much of the day, attempting to accommodate Vashon Island’s biggest event of the summer, the Strawberry Festival, but a crew shortage has struck again and the run will be down to one boat – here’s the alert WSF sent:
Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 19, 2024
Des Moines City Manager’s Weekly Report for week ending July 19, 2024. Director of Court Administration Earns National Recognition. Melissa Patrick, the Director of Court Administration for Des Moines, has been certified as a fellow of the Institute for Court Management at the National Center for State Courts. The certification ceremony took place at the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Melissa was the only graduate from Washington State this year. Her fellowship project was titled “DUI Courts: Why, How, & Going Forward.” Melissa began her career with the City in 2014 as a part-time file clerk and has since made significant contributions, including establishing the first probation department and bringing DUI therapeutic court to Des Moines.
Olympia committee looks at encouraging urban farming with updates to agricultural codes
Olympia is taking steps to remove barriers and incentivize urban farming as part of its efforts to increase local food production and self-sufficiency, reduce environmental impact, and promote health. On Thursday, Land Use Environment Committee members discussed the proposed code amendments allowing small-scale growing and harvesting of food crops in...
In focus: Northwest Salmon Smokehouse celebrates six months of business in Chehalis
Members of the business community, customers and the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce gathered at Northwest Salmon Smokehouse in downtown Chehalis Thursday morning to celebrate six months of
Fire Chief Cowan sounds the alarm on Northshore’s “critical” budget imbalance
For the first time in over 20 years, the Northshore fire department will ask voters to approve a levy lid lift on the August 6th ballot. Rising labor and operational costs plus upcoming capital improvement projects are burning up Northshore’s budget but state laws limit how fast the department can raise rates to pump in more revenue.
Lucky 7! For the seventh straight year a Tacoma charity gives a car to a community volunteer
TACOMA, Wash — There is standing room only at the Tacoma auto body shop, Center Collision where owner Kevin House is about to make a big announcement. "We're gonna be giving away a car to a deserving person in our community today," he said. This is House's favorite day...
20 years later, Valley View Health Center remains focused on providing health care to underserved populations
While it took some time this month to peek in the rearview mirror in celebration of its 20th year in operation, Valley View Health Center has its eyes firmly planted on the road ahead as it charts
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.