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Unleash Your Inner Geek at GeekFest West Game Expo 2024
Calling all gamers, cosplayers, nerds, and self-described geeks: GeekFest West is making its debut in Everett July 19–21. This expo is described as an event for “Everything Geek,” with special events, guest speakers, gaming tournaments, the Cosmic Cosplay Competition, and exhibitor booths selling everything for gamers, fantasy fanatics, sci-fi devotees, anime fans, and more. Along with these offerings, there also will be a geek-themed film festival — The Geekapalooza Film Festival — happening alongside GeekFest West.
Geekapalooza Film Festival
Everett’s first-ever Geekapalooza Film Festival is set to take center stage at the Historic Everett Theater during the upcoming GeekFest West – Game Expo. This weekend-long celebration promises an exhilarating showcase of diverse short films that cater to the geek community. Celebrating Geek Culture: Geekapalooza embodies the spirit...
Welcoming our new Finance Director
Janella brings over 15 years of experience in financial management, understanding of government policies and regulations, and a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiencies. The finance director is responsible for the development and oversight of the Library District's finance, accounting, budget, procurement, and auditing functions. She will also develop and...
Poet Laureate of Port Townsend reads in Friday Harbor
Griffin Bay Bookstore is sponsoring a poetry reading with Conner Bouchard-Roberts in its Café Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m. in Friday Harbor. Conner Bouchard-Roberts is a writer, publisher, and book designer. He owns a bookshop in Port Townsend—where he is currently serving as the inaugural Poet Laureate.
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...
City of Edmonds public works director resigns
City of Edmonds Director of Public Works Oscar Antillon has resigned his role with the City of Edmonds effective immediately, the city announced Monday. Antillion stated a desire to be able to focus on spending more time with his family as a main reason for his decision to resign, the city said.
La Conner School Board approves contract for Cram as interim superintendent
Last week, the La Conner School Board approved a supplemental contract for interim Superintendent Dave Cram for the 2024-2025 school year. Cram works as the La Conner School District’s director of finance and operations, human resources and risk management; director of operations and planning; and transportation supervisor. The School Board appointed Cram the district’s interim superintendent after Superintendent Will Nelson departed for a position teaching education leadership at Western Washington University’s Woodring College of Education in July. The approval of the supplemental contract means that Cram will be paid an additional $12,000 in total for his superintendent duties. The Board intends to hire a permanent superintendent by June 2025. Cram will help facilitate the process.
KCSO: Silverdale robbery suspect still on the loose
Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies were unsuccessful in finding a bank robbery suspect July 15 in Silverdale. The robbery occurred at the Timberland Bank on NW Bucklin Hill Road, per Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. A K-9 could not locate the suspect. Anyone with information on the robbery is asked...
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