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Oak Harbor restructures clean water facility debt
In a 6-1 vote, the Oak Harbor City Council approved the debt restructuring for the clean water facility. With two unanimous votes following, the council approved raising utility taxes but reducing sewer rates to provide the community savings overall. The state provided five loans to fund the clean water facility,...
We need answers to questions about Alderwood mall shooting
I was deeply saddened reading the article about the memorial service for Jayda Woods-Johnson who was killed with a handgun while hanging out with her friends at the Alderwood Mall. During this service there was a cry, “Long live Jayda,” but she’s not living. Tragically, she’s dead.
Sox Fall in Extra-Innings Walk-Off
July 14, 2024 - SPOKANE, WA: The AquaSox clawed their back from a 5-0 deficit but it was to no avail as the Spokane Indians won 9-8 in walk-off fashion Sunday afternoon at Avista Stadium. The game went to extra-innings, concluding after 10 frames. Trailing 5-0 after four innings, the...
Shoreline resident indicted for drug and gun crimes
Seattle – A 48-year-old Seattle area man is in federal custody after being indicted by a grand jury for two counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Searches of...
WSU assistant coach Blake Fernandez traded in stethoscope for whistle
BLAKE FERNANDEZ HAD his plan. Once he finished his college basketball career at Western Washington, he was going to become a doctor. That plan began with a gap year, and was supposed to be followed by MCATs and medical school. But as the new Washington State assistant hoops coach was volunteering at a hospital, he got a call from his high school coach Nalim Sood.
Levy renewal on August election ballot will continue funding for life-saving EMS response
Mukilteo voters are being asked to renew the levy for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) during the August 6, 2024, primary election. The levy renewal would continue funding the EMS program, hire more emergency personnel to respond to higher call volumes, and pay for ambulance and equipment replacement. Ballots have been...
Coast Salish tribes enjoy the sweet revival of a camas harvest
In Coupeville, on Whidbey Island in Washington, people carrying curved metal digger sticks have fanned out across an open field. They’re seeking out wilted purple camas flowers in the foot-high prairie grasses so they can harvest the bulbs underneath. The sticks are reconstructions of a tool that Indigenous tribes...
Pick up free Narcan during drive-through event in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—Residents can pick up a free, life-saving Narcan kit during a drive-through event Saturday, July 20, at Verdant Health Commission, 4710 196th St. SW. Verdant is partnering with South County Fire to distribute the kits. “If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, then come to this event...
WA man faces hate crime charges after knife attack in Edmonds
EDMONDS, Wash. - A 47-year-old man has been charged with hate crime assault in connection to a knife attack at an Ezell's Famous Chicken in Edmonds. Snohomish County prosecutors have charged 47-year-old Marcus Damion Anderson with second-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, and a hate crime offense in connection to the attack, which happened June 14.
Southbound 529 Snohomish River Bridge to close July 21
Press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation:. EVERETT, JULY 15: Southbound State Route 529 across the Snohomish River Bridge in Everett will close from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 21 for routine bridge inspection. A signed detour will be in place during the closure. People...
Washington State Patrol boosts line-cutting enforcement at ferry terminals
WASHINGTON — Cutting in line while trying to get onto a Washington state ferry will now cost drivers even more. People caught breaking the law will be hit with a $145 fine amid Washington State Patrol's summer emphasis patrols. WSP said they get the most complaints about people cutting...
Ching Garden volunteers push deeper into the garden
All it takes is a small discovery to renew the enthusiasm of volunteers who turn out weekly to plow through the thickets of blackberries!. The old greenhouse is finally emerging from a tangle of blackberries and wisteria. A couple of weeks ago, the crews arrived to find a small rose...
Second Sketcher Fest coming to Edmonds July 19-21
Last summer, Edmonds was the location of the first Sketcher Fest, an international festival focused on travel sketchbooks. The event caters to artists and instructors dedicated to on-location sketching. This enthusiastic group will be coming again soon for the second expanded Sketcher Fest 2024. Sketcher Fest Edmonds is the brainchild...
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