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Planet Fitness moving into former Rite Aid on Highway 99 in Edmonds
The building that was once home to the Edmonds Rite Aid store in the Highway 99 Ranch Market complex has a new tenant: Planet Fitness. Construction is underway for the 22,000-square-foot fitness center, which is expected to open in October. According to a news release, the facility will offer amenities that include cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, locker rooms with showers, flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and tanning beds.
Beware of Remote Job Scams Targeting Washington State College Students
I can't go 5 minutes without hearing about another scam that is making this world just a little bit worse. So here I am telling you about a new one going around, targeting college students looking for a remote work job. The scam goes a little something like this:. Posting...
State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing
In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that companies such as RealPage and Yardi are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rent prices. Algorithmic price estimates, in which landlords rely on complex data formulas to set rental rates, […] The post State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Edmonds-Woodway’s Akiona part of boys doubles team winning Snohomish Summer Smash tournament
One hundred eighty-five tennis players traveled from as far south as Vancouver and as far north as Bellingham, making their way to the Snohomish Valley to see who would come out on top at the 9th Annual Snohomish Summer Smash presented by Columbia Athletic Club- Silver Lake.When the smoke cleared, among those holding the coveted champion T-shirts was Edmonds-Woodway High School sophomore Nalu Akiona, who teamed with 2A Singles State Champion Cole Balen of Archbishop Murphy to grab the Boys Gold Doubles title. In addition, Balen grabbed the title in the Boys Gold Singles Division.
Expansion of Washington State Clean Energy Project Moving Forward, per Inslee's Request
The state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is moving forward with potential changes to the certification agreement for the Horse Heaven wind farm project after Gov. Jay Inslee sent it back requesting it be expanded. The main contention between the council and Inslee is that the proposed certification agreement for...
Medina's first mansion is for sale - Unreal Estate
MEDINA, Wash — The first mansion ever built in Medina is for sale – and it brings more than a century of charm to the market. Known as “The Gables,” the home was established in 1903 and construction was completed in 1908 – long before bridges connected Seattle to the East Side.
WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard. Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for such complaints has been broken, according to a recent report from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
Scene in Edmonds: Happy brrr-thday, Nicole
During her walk Monday morning, photographer Julia Wiese came upon several women in the water at Edmonds’ Olympic Beach, wearing cone-shaped hats. “One other woman was crawling curiously across the sand to the water,” Wiese said. “When I stopped to ask them what they were up to, the woman crawling explained it was her 43rd birthday, and she and her friends — who meet regularly to swim — decided to celebrate by wearing hats and crab walking.
Gaming Industry Veteran Named Wizards of the Coast President
Toy and game company Hasbro has selected gaming-industry veteran John Hight to serve as president of its Wizards of the Coast subsidiary in Renton. As president, Hight will oversee Hasbro’s network of gaming studios and digital licensing agreements, and will lead strategy for "Magic: The Gathering" and "Dungeons & Dragons."
City council July 23 scheduled to discuss budget amendment, backyard breeding ban
The Edmonds City Council at its Tuesday, July 23 meeting is scheduled to discuss a proposed July 2024 budget amendment from Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen’s administration aimed at helping the city reach its adopted $2.2 million ending fund balance for 2024. The council will also consider a proposal from Edmonds City Councilmember Jenna Nand to ban backyard breeding of companion animals in Edmonds.
Snohomish County voters to decide on 0.2% public safety sales tax
(The Center Square) – Snohomish County voters will have final say on a proposed 0.2% sales tax increase this fall. On July 10, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved the placement of a public safety sales tax levy on this November's general election ballot. If approved by voters, the generated funds would aid in the county’s efforts to address crime and the region’s worsening drug epidemic. The levy was proposed...
Providence Everett hosting free community cancer screening and resource event July 27
Providence Everett is hosting a free cancer screening and resource event for community members to learn about cancer prevention, schedule a screening mammogram, get checked for skin cancer and receive resources and information from community partner organizations. The event will take place Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1...
Telekinesis returns with Wimps, Oliver Elf Army
I had the good fortune to catch Telekinesis’ Michael Lerner last month at a small art opening in a secluded barn up in Bow, a tiny hamlet off of Chuckanut Drive in Skagit County. It was a brief, subdued set; Lerner played guitar and supplemented a couple of songs with some beats piped in from his laptop. It was good to see and hear from him again, but it really whetted my appetite for the full-band Telekinesis experience: Lerner front and center on his drum kit backed by musicians just as lit up and exuberant as they can be, the Telekinesis I first experienced at Timbrrr! 2014 and again at SASQUATCH! in 2016. According to Lerner, the band now features Jes le Bon of Sleepy Genes on guitar and Kelly Sorbel of Kurly Something on bass. Lerner has had a rotating cast of members in his band over the years, so it will be interesting to experience this new lineup.
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro takes two-of-three games with Everett after All-Star Break
In the wake of a dismal series with last place Tri-City, the Hops turned things around post-All-Star Break, taking two-of-three games on the road in Everett. Hillsboro won the first two games on Friday and Saturday, then lost a heartbreaking extra-inning affair with the home AquaSox on Sunday afternoon before heading back to Hillsboro to prep for their upcoming home series with second place Vancouver. The Hops were solid both...
Rock legend called ‘best guitar player in world’ has died
If you like rock music and don’t know Jerry Miller you probably should. Eric Clapton reportedly once called him “the greatest guitar player in the world,” and while Rolling Stone didn’t hold him in quite as high regard, it still once ranked him among the greatest 100 all-time.
Seattle Weather: Clouds to more sun Tuesday
Monday was so far the coolest day in July, which was 5–15 degrees cooler compared to Sunday! Highs were only in the mid to upper 60s for Western Washington. Clouds were stubborn and failed to clear much this afternoon, but started to break a bit by the evening. Winds...
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