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'Extensive damage' at Kitsap County construction site to cost millions
KITSAP COUNTY - The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) has launched an investigation following "extensive damage" to a construction site on Newberry Hill Road and Sesame Street NW in Silverdale. According to a KCSO post on X Friday, the damage occurred after an unknown individual or individuals gained access...
Nasty Disease Spreading Through Seattle, WA Has Many Praying for Death
There is no good time to be sick, but during the summer nobody wants to be stuck inside, when they can be outside on the water, or hiking some beautiful area. Being out in the wilderness can help you escape being around so many people, but the moment you enter the city, your chances of catching a disease go up. Tourist season raises the risk, as many people from around the country and world travel to Seattle during the summer. Recently, there has been a nasty disease going around Washington, and it has hit Seattle as well. For those who have had it, at times death sounded like a good option.
Primary election certified; here are official results for local races
The Washington Secretary of State’s office certified the Aug. 6 primary election on Thursday, Aug. 22, confirming local results that were largely clear on election night. The certification affirms that Democrat Adison Richards of Bremerton and Republican Jesse L. Young of Gig Harbor will face off for House Position 1 in the 26th Legislative District. They seek to replace Rep. Spencer Hutchins, R-Gig Harbor, who did not run for re-election.
Bob Ferguson withdraws from October gubernatorial debate
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The candidates for Washington governor will face off in two debates next month but a third forum will not happen as scheduled. The Washington Debate Coalition announced the cancellation of their Oct. 11 event at Central Washington University after Democrat Bob Ferguson declined to take part.
Edmonds home to officially join Register of Historic Places Aug. 27
A 1901 craftsman-style home at 820 Maple Street will be officially recognized on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places during a 1 p.m. ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 27. Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen will present a brass plaque to homeowners John and Cheryl Needham. The home is the 23rd addition to the...
Port of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport experiencing web system outages
SEATTLE - Flights are delayed and canceled at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday as the Port of Seattle deals with internet and web systems outages. Transportation authorities urged passengers traveling at the airport on August 24 to check in with their airlines for latest information related to their flights. They say the outages are impacting some systems at the airport.
Hazelwood Elementary’s Barbara Bromley named 2024 Washington History Teacher of Year
Hazelwood Elementary teacher Barbara Bromley has been named the 2024 Washington History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. “We’re incredibly proud of Barbara’s achievement and her commitment to educating and inspiring students,” the Edmonds School District said via social media when announcing Bromley’s award.
Labor Day Weekend 2024: Washington fairs, festivals, concerts
SEATTLE - Labor Day weekend is on the horizon. With the holiday officially on September 2, we are tracking events Washington residents and visitors alike can enjoy for the long weekend this year. Labor Day events in western Washington. Evergreen State Fair, September 1-2: All the fair classics will be...
Edmonds Summer Concert Series wraps up Aug. 25, 27, 29
The City of Edmonds Summer Concerts in the Park will have its final performances Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday — Aug. 25, 27 and 29 — at Hickman Park and Hazel Miller Plaza. Sunday Concerts are sponsored Lynnwood Honda and Carter Motors/Lynnwood Acura. The Tuesday and Thursday Concerts are...
Echo Lake Closed due to Algae Bloom
Echo Lake is to remain closed due to high fecal bacteria levels. The City recommends that people and pets do not swim, wade, fish, or engage in other activities that would cause contact with water. Please do not allow pets to drink the lake water. For water quality updates, visit...
Pop-up Recology store for Shoreline residents
While the Recology store is being repaired after a flooding event, occasional pop-up stores will be available to Shoreline customers. The next pop-up will be held at Shoreline City Hall from 10:00am - 4:00pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Shoreline residents can drop off LIMITED quantities of the following hard-to-recycle...
Capital Projects update from Shoreline Schools
As we enter this exciting back-to-school time of year, we are happy to share updates on the projects that you’ve seen in and around our school buildings in recent months. These projects are all funded entirely or in large part by bonds that the voters of the City of Shoreline and the City of Lake Forest Park voted to approve.
Scene on Edmonds side of Lake Ballinger: Island ‘no access’ sign installed
Following action by the City of Mountlake Terrace last week, the City of Edmonds this week installed a new sign at the Edmonds boat access to Lake Balllinger informing the lake-goers that public access to the lake’s Edmount Island isn’t allowed. The sign installation came after firefighters were...
City of Edmonds Development Notices through Aug. 23, 2024
Here are the latest development public notices listed on this City of Edmonds web page. Public notices below are for SEPA determinations, projects requiring a public hearing, or projects requiring a Notice of Application. Projects are removed from the list after a decision has been issued and any appeal period has expired.
Weekend traffic update: Bridge work across 3 counties may hamper plans
The tangled web of traffic will wind even tighter this weekend in and around the Puget Sound region due to multiple closures. Consider this weekend traffic update a warning to stay away from these areas, if possible. SR 520 bridge to close. The 115,000 commuters who travel across Lake Washington...
11 Washington ports awarded state funding for electrification projects
OLYMPIA – A total of $26.5 million recently was awarded to 11 Washington ports to electrify their operations. These projects collectively plan to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by more than 140,000 metric tons over the next 10 years. This year’s awards are a first, with the Port Electrification...
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