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White Center Lowrider Block Party was a hopping event
Well over 100 custom cars, many of them true to the title of the event were part of White Center's Lowrider Block Party on July 20. Sponsored by the Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery ,the EZ Duz It Car Club White Center Food Bank, and White Center CDA the event was crowded and mellow, full of food, booths and vendors,
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Seattle Weather: Morning clouds and cooler Monday
Today, with a high of 77 degrees, we have officially ended our streak of +80 degree days at SeaTac Airport. Yesterday's 88F marked 17 days at +80 degrees at SeaTac, which set a new record!. Temperatures remain hot for the rest of the state, with a Heat Advisory and an...
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Nneka Ogwumike hopes former WNBA team escapes cycle of 'transition' as she thrives in new home
Former WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike spent 12 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks before the mental toll of being at the center of a franchise stuck in "transition" led the 34-year-old to sign with the Seattle Storm before the 2024 campaign. Ogwumike harbors no regrets over leaving Hollywood, and Seattle's 17-8 record at the All-Star break offers vindication for her move.
Edmonds sand sculptors get creative in annual competition
Sand sculptors of all ages gathered at Olympic Beach Friday to compete for top honors in the annual Edmonds sand sculpture contest, hosted by the Edmonds Waterfront Center. While the 25 entrants in this year’s contest weren’t able to take advantage of the super low tide like last year, they made space by clustering closer to the Waterfront Center.
Pioneer Fire expands to 29,994 acres, evacuation orders remain in effect
STEHEKIN — The Pioneer Fire burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has grown to 29,994 acres, with containment remaining at 14%. Northwest Incident Management Team 3, led by Incident Commander Lonnie Click, assumed command of the fire operations at 6:00 am. State fire assistance has been mobilized to support the Pioneer Fire, with Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorizing the mobilization of state firefighting resources under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan.
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.
Notice of Board of Directors Regular Session and Executive Session Meeting, July 22, 2024
Public Comments during the Hearing of Business of Visitors: Public comments are heard during the designated Hearing of Business of Visitors time on the agenda. The Board, Superintendent, or district personnel do not engage in open discussion during public comment. Questions or comments may be referred to the Superintendent for follow-up if needed or requested.
Free screening of movie ‘Dancing for Joy’ in Lynnwood July 20
The Family Peace Association is hosting a free screening Dancing Joy, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 in Lynnwood. The G-rated film “celebrates the innate beauty in every culture and people,” organizers said. The film’s description continues:. “The music is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the Choral, which introduced...
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...
Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
As busy ferry lines extend, WSF and WSP try to crack down on line-cutting
Whether tempted by short-cutting a ferry line during the busy days of summer or just an inadvertent turn at the terminal, Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Patrol want riders to know: it'll cost you. And, thanks to an emphasis patrol rolling out now that includes WSF's Kitsap routes, it may be more likely that tickets will be issued to drivers who cut in front of others in the ferry line. ...
Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
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