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10 Reasons Why People Regret Moving to Washington
Thinking about swapping sun-kissed beaches for the evergreen state of Washington? Before you dive into the land of coffee and tech giants, you might want to brace yourself for a few surprises. From constant drizzle to traffic puzzles, here are ten reasons why some folks find themselves missing their old stomping grounds!
'Already full court press': Washington officials warn of starting wildfires before Fourth of July
SEATTLE — Washington officials stressed the importance of fireworks safety Tuesday afternoon before the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said at a press conference Tuesday officials are expecting a difficult fire season in 2024. Last year, a Fourth of July fire in Mason...
Seattle plastic surgeon to pay $5 million for manipulating ratings, illegal non-disclosure agreements
OLYMPIA, Wash.-A Seattle plastic surgeon has been ordered to pay $5 million for illegally manipulating consumer ratings. The Washington Attorney General's Office filed the lawsuit against Allure in Dec. 2022 alleging the company artificially and illegally inflated its ratings on online platforms and forced patients to sign illegal nondisclosure agreements that prevented them from posting negative reviews.
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
Lynnwood 4-Year-Old's Fall Marks 14th in Snohomish County This Year, Officials Urge Window Safety
In a recent and alarming uptick within Snohomish County, a four-year-old girl has sustained serious injuries after a three-story fall in Lynnwood, marking the 14th such incident this year in the county, according to FOX 13 Seattle. The string of falls, particularly prevalent in June with eight occurrences, has sparked urgent warnings from local officials regarding the dangers children face from unsecured windows in residential areas.
Person tunneling under SR 529 in Everett causes large hole to form in roadway
EVERETT, Wash. — A stretch of northbound State Route 529 at Marine View Drive in Everett was closed for several hours Tuesday due to a large hole that formed on the road from someone tunneling underneath the roadway. Road crews found the damage around 7 a.m. and were forced...
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?
Could This Be Washington State’s Craziest New Roundabout?. You might need a road map to discover how to navigate this crazy new roundabout in Washington State. The Washington State Department Of Transportation Unveils New Unique Roundabout. In a post from the Washington Department of Transportation, they unveiled a new...
Seattle Launches SUN Bucks Program to Provide $120 Grocery Benefits for Children During Summer
Seattle families with young children have a new reason to look forward to the summer, with the introduction of SUN Bucks, a program providing $120 in grocery benefits per eligible child, which can be used at participating stores and farmers markets. This financial boost for groceries comes in addition to free nutritious meals offered to children and youth at over 60 locations throughout the city, a service managed by Seattle Human Services Department's Summer Food Service Program. In a bid to tackle food insecurity during the summer months, when school-provided meals cease, the city has organized a program celebration at Jefferson Park on July 12, according to the Human Services blog.
Snohomish County Outdoor Burn Ban Starts Today
Every city has its own policy, but most follow suit with the county. In general, the City of Everett is a permanent no-burn area with the exception of recreational fires. Also, Fireworks are banned in Everett. This restriction bans outdoor residential burning except for recreational and cooking fires. Recreational fires:
Port of Seattle Requiring Cruise Vessels To Use Shore Power By 2027
The Port of Seattle has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by voting to require cruise vessels with homeporting agreements to utilize shore power by 2027. This decision positions the Port of Seattle as the first in the nation to mandate shore power independently, going beyond state regulations. The Port, although not a regulatory agency, has the authority to establish requirements for its long-term agreements with cruise lines. This accelerated timeline comes after the Port initially set a goal of 2030 for all cruises to use shore power.
Council selects eight applicants to interview for vacancy
LYNNWOOD—After reviewing 22 applications and supplemental information, the Lynnwood City Council during their July 1 Work Session, selected eight applicants to interview to fill the vacancy left Councilwoman Shirley Sutton:. Tuesday, July 9 Special Work Session Interviews:. Ki Seung Cho. Derica Esamilla. Keton Handy. Gray Petersen. Lisa Soros. Wednesday,...
World War II Veteran Merlin Staatz celebrated his 98th Birthday
WW2 veteran and Shoreline resident Merlin Staatz celebrated his 98th birthday this past Saturday, June 22, 2024. His actual birthday is on Flag Day, June 14. Several dozens of Merlin’s family, friends and neighbors attended the Birthday Party. Party guests were well fed and given the envious task of choosing from several different birthday cakes.
Slog AM: SCORE Jail Planning Continues, Biden Dissents Like a Loser, Video of Capitol Hill Station Stabbing Released
Welcome to Tuesday. Today's supposed to be mostly sunny with a high of 69 degrees. [Eds note: Nice.]. Mayor Bruce Harrell pushes forward with SCORE jail talks: Multiple people have told me that the Harrell administration has begun holding meetings with the Seattle Municipal Court (SMC), the King County Department of Public Defense, and other stakeholders to contract with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) in Des Moines for more jail beds. As Publicola has reported, about six people have died at SCORE in the last year. Harrell appears to no longer be just toying with the idea, as I reported earlier this year.
It’s Decision Day for the Seattle Transportation Levy
The city council’s transportation levy committee will approve the final version of the 2024 levy proposal on Tuesday— one of the final steps before it heads to the November ballot. The proposal currently on the table is a $1.55 billion levy that would cost the median Seattle homeowner...
Lake Leland Reservation Request Form
Suquamish tribal members may reserve the tribe’s Lake Leland Campground. Reservations include the use of the entire campground and are needed for any use. Use of the campground is free, but a $100 refundable security deposit is required before any dates are reserved. CAMPGROUND RULES. Be respectful of other...
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