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Ten-Foot Alligator Seen Roaming Washington Turns Out To Be Pet Lizard
Residents of Granite Falls in western Washington can breathe easy now that they’ve learned a supposed 10-foot alligator spotted in their area Friday is really a docile pet lizard. On Friday night, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office shared that it was investigating reports of an alligator in the area...
Tina McKim: Birchwood Food Desert Fighters
KGMI’s Emma Toscani talks to Tina McKim, co-founder of the Birchwood Food Desert Fighters, a coalition fighting for food sovereignty in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood. Albertsons recently removed their land-use restrictions on their former storefront in the neighborhood following an Attorney General investigation.
New in NoVa: Immigrant Food opening first Virginia location
A trendy DC-based restaurant brand is expanding for the first time into Northern Virginia. It’s called Immigrant Food and it’s coming to Ballston over in Arlington. Immigrant Food already has three locations in Washington. Now, it’s latest restaurant will open this Tuesday, July 23 at 4245 North Fairfax Drive. That’s at the global headquarters for The Nature Conservancy.
Granite Falls alligator turns out to be escaped pet tegu named ‘Tazz’
GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — Reports of a 10-foot alligator have turned out to be an “incredibly docile and friendly” pet tegu by the name of Tazz. Friday night, Snohomish County Deputies were called to an area just outside Granite Falls where a supposed alligator was spotted. Deputies were able to get eyes on the animal to confirm it was alive and moving and called the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, but told us they were not able to get in touch.
Man injured in Sunday vehicle collision
A man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday afternoon after a single-vehicle collision near Big Lake. According to the State Patrol, a 30-year-old Mount Vernon man was driving north on Highway 9 near the north end of Big Lake when he lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and struck at pole. The vehicle came to rest in a ditch. A 30-year-old Roy man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was taken to Harborview with serious injuries. The Mount Vernon man was taken to Skagit Valley Hospital, then booked into the Skagit County Community Justice Center. He is being held on investigation of vehicular assault, third-degree driving with a suspended license and felony DUI.
Tiny home villages move likely delayed after neighboring business alleges city violated contract
"No Trespassing" signs block off access to the potential site of the tiny home village relocation Monday, July 22 as North Coast Credit Union sits to the right. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) A planned relocation of two Bellingham tiny home villages to a property on Northwest Avenue will lik. Unlock...
Jury awards former Port of Seattle police chief $24.2M over wrongful firing
A former Port of Seattle police chief fired three years ago following claims of workplace misconduct was awarded $24.2 million in damages by a King County jury. Chief Rod Covey was placed on administrative leave in June 2020 after the Port launched an investigation of Covey. The investigation came after racial discrimination complaints were made by Port police officer Yandle Moss against superior officers, including Covey. Moss eventually sued the Port for failing to provide records of the investigation.
Peggy Woods on watercolor painting in PNW
Anacortes is an outdoor paradise surrounded by pebbly beaches and thick green forests, and for those reasons, it has also been an artist’s haven for many years. For Anacortes native Peggy Woods, the town is the most ideal environment for her watercolor ventures which is why she moved here ten years ago.
Friends renovating former bank buildings
MOUNT VERNON — Two friends, Lizzy Millenaar and Melissa Harris, have bought former bank buildings in downtown Mount Vernon and plan to renovate them for their respective businesses. The buildings are the former Skagit Bank on Cleveland Avenue and the former U.S. Bank building on Second Street. Millenaar is the owner of branding and marketing agency Baylii Branding, while Harris is the owner of Pure Skin and Wellness Spa. ...
Why I Ride: Island Transit celebrates passion and community connection
The Island Transit rebranding event was more than just a celebration of a new look and feel; it was a testament to the community spirit and the power of public transportation to bring people together. Among the attendees were three young transit enthusiasts who traveled exclusively by public transportation to...
Road construction signs bloom in Sedro-Woolley
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Road construction signs and workers in reflective gear are plentiful throughout Sedro-Woolley as crews take advantage of funding and dry weather to make improvements to paved infrastructure. Now is peak road construction season in the Northwest, and Sedro-Woolley and its numerous contractors have a lengthy list of projects to complete before the fall rains return. “Right now out there, we are getting through our Complete Streets and summer...
World's first fully hydrogen ferry built in Bellingham begins service in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, Wash, — A passenger ferry now operating in San Francisco looks a lot like the fast ferry from West Seattle, but this boat is a first of its kind. "The Sea Change is the first, world's first passenger hydrogen ferry. So it's a very exciting day that has huge implications for the future. And yes, they absolutely have plans to build more of them and bigger ones and faster ones," said Jim Wunderman, Chair of the San Francisco Bay Ferry Board.
Bellingham’s budget deficit shines light on the city’s growth problems
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham is facing a roughly $3 million budget deficit as the city is seeing less revenue than it expected. Finance Director Andy Asbjornsen detailed the both the current and potential finances in a presentation to the city council during a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday, July 15.
Troopers investigate deadly single-car crash in Skagit County
BURLINGTON, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly car crash that occurred near Burlington Thursday night. According to the WSP, at about 9:31 p.m., troopers responded to reports of a single-car crash on southbound Interstate 5 at milepost 230. Troopers arrived and found a Sedro-Woolley woman,...
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