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Local gardeners celebrate progress of Scriber Creek restoration
Several volunteers from the Scriber Creek restoration project and members of the Edmonds Floretum Garden Club, Lynnwood’s Alderwood Garden Club and Woodinville’s Cottage Gardeners Garden Club gathered in the rain Thursday to witness the fruits of their efforts in planting native plants along Scriber Creek. Since Nov. 4, many of the native seedlings have sprouted to become saplings over a fresh layer of mulch. However, there are still many invasive reed canary grass and English ivy coating the creek bed.
Who are the three candidates running for WA attorney general?
We already know a lot about Washington’s next attorney general, even though the election is still four months away. The leader of the state’s largest law firm will be an attorney with extensive experience in government work. They will be at least a decade younger than the current occupant of the office. And as Bob Ferguson steps down after more than a decade as Washington’s attorney general, his replacement will also be a person of color.
Can Homeless People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside in Washington State?
Can Homeless People Be Fined For Sleeping Outside In Washington State?. Homelessness is a complex issue that affects communities across the United States, and Washington State is no exception. One common question that arises when discussing homelessness is whether or not homeless individuals can be fined for sleeping outside. AP...
Urgent Recall For 25 Amazon Items Sold In Washington
As much as I have a 'shop local' mentality, it sure is fun to shop on Amazon. You place the order, it shows up on your doorstop in just a couple of days and, if you don't care for it or didn't work for you, they have a great return policy.
Does it always rain on the Fourth of July?
Some say it always rains on the Fourth of July, but does it? Is that a myth? Let’s look at the weather records for Independence Day this century at Everett Paine Field so far. Going back through 2001, it has rained only five times at Paine Field. The heaviest...
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Bob Ferguson, Semi Bird, Jim Henderson and Brian Heywood have something in common this election season in Washington. Their political opponents have built websites to spread unflattering information – and in some cases misinformation – about them. There’s “BobforBob” looking into Ferguson’s political history and “bird-docs.com” digging into Bird’s past personal tribulations. “Save Our Yachts” […] The post Attack websites seep into WA election battles appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Survey says: Arlington has 5th-priciest apartment rents in nation
Arlington posted the fifth costliest median apartment-rental rate among the nation’s 100 largest urban areas in June, as rates at the local level continued to move higher. The county’s median rental rate for June of $2,586 was up 1.5 percent month-over-month and up 4.2 percent year-over-year. That’s according to Apartment List, which tracks rental costs in the largest urban areas and reported data June 27.
Port of Everett Appoints Monique Liard as CFO
The Port of Everett has hired Monique Liard as its new Chief Administrative & Financial Officer. This role manages the Port’s $83 million operating and capital budget, while also overseeing all financial, risk management, purchasing, and information technology functions of the Port. The CAFO position works to advance Port...
Spring Chinook season to open early on Entiat River
Jul. 2—ENTIAT — Fishing season for Chinook salmon on the Entiat River will open a week early and the upstream boundary will be expanded, according to a press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The season will open July 9 and is scheduled to stay open through Sept. 30. The release said the return of Chinook to the river is expected to be in excess of what's needed for ...
Breaching Snake River dams could drop reservoirs, groundwater levels by 100 feet
(The Center Square) – As the Biden administration attempts to gain support for breaching hydroelectric dams in Washington, state and federal agencies are preparing for a study on the potential implications. The Washington State Department of Ecology and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation held two virtual meetings last week to mull over the process and answer questions. The study is one of many commitments made by the Biden Administration in December over decades of litigation regarding Columbia River System Operations. ...
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue
Interactive Map Shows Amazing Washington State K-9 Search Rescue. One of the coolest things you'll see today is an interactive map that'll show you how a K-9 rescue dog searches for a missing person. Watch As King County Search Dog K-9 Lincoln Finds Missing Person On Map. A video was...
Home Depot fined $1.6M for allegedly selling environmentally harmful refrigerant in Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology has fined The Home Depot Inc. $1.6 million for allegedly selling banned products containing environmentally harmful hydrofluorocarbons despite local regulations.
Some WA Parents Are in Crisis_ Can't Find ADHD Meds for Kids
Ugh! This ADHD med shortage is a nightmare! Anyone else in WA struggling?. My family has been affected by the shortage, too. I had to go through three pharmacies in town before I finally was referred to one with the medication my child needs. I'm a worry-wart by nature, so...
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