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Proposed budget amendments sign of tough choices ahead for city council
City budgeting and finances continued to be a focus for the Edmonds City Council as it met in committees Tuesday. The council finance committee — with Will Chen as chair, Jenna Nand as member and Council President Vivian Olson occassionally weighing in — discussed revisions to the draft City of Edmonds financial policy framework that had also been on the committee agenda in May. Among the issues discussed: Whether the city should keep its fund balance reserve at current policy-required levels — 16% of annual operating expenditures along with a contingent reserve fund of 4% — for a total of 20%. And what about the current 12% reserve levels required for the city’s other major operating funds — the water utility and the sewer/wastewater treatment plant fund?
Shakespeare in the Park at Wallingford Playfield
Shakespeare in the Park is back, bringing free performances to Wallingford this coming weekend!. Wallingford will play host to two classic Shakespeare plays, All’s Well That Ends Well and Julius Caesar. Backyard Bard presents abbreviated 1-hour productions of Shakespeare’s plays, performed by a small ensemble of versatile actors and directed by Sarah Stillion.
ZTransform Lures TEGNA Exec To Its Engineering Team
It is a company featured in the Spring 2024 RBR+TVBR magazine for its work building state-of-the-art radio and TV studios and offices in locales such as Seattle, its home market. Now, ZTransform has appointed a Senior Design Engineer with nearly 30 years of broadcast industry experience, including a tenure at...
Bloomberg Harvard Initiative seeks to change how local governments operate. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell chimes in.
Seattle, Washington – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has been selected to join the distinguished Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative—a partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard Business School. This initiative is to provide improved tools and knowledge to enable mayors and top city officials to properly run their cities while improving performance for their citizens.
Husky Kickoff Countdown - 45 Days
We're less than 50 days away from the start of the 2024 Football season! Washington will host Weber State on August 31, and to count down the days to kickoff we've decided to take a look at the players that have worn the jerseys of each day in question. When...
Sadako Sasaki statue, valued at $25K, stolen from Seattle park
SEATTLE — Police are investigating after the Sadako Sasaki statue was stolen in the University District on Friday morning. The theft occurred around 11:30 a.m. at Seattle's Peace Park on the 800 block of Northeast 40th Street, according to Seattle police. Police said no suspects have been identified. The...
Mavericks Harrison Kreiling drafted By Seattle Mariners
FORT WORTH, TX - With the 513th overall pick of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Seattle Mariners selected Omaha starting pitcher Harrison Kreiling in the 17th round. Kreiling becomes the second Maverick pitcher in the Division I era to be taken in the draft after Robert Calvano in 2016 (38th round).
Washington gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $4.13 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $4.15 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 5 cents since...
NCW Libraries Program Feature UW Black History Professor
NCW Libraries is teaming up with NCW Equity Alliance to host a virtual program called “A Space For Black History”. It features University of Washington professor Luther Adams. NCW Libraries Communications Manager Amanda Brack says Adams will focus on attitudes surrounding “critical race theory” and “wokeness”....
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Stateline.
Seattle Public Schools approves 2024-2025 school year budget; deficit cut to $94M
Seattle Public Schools has adopted its budget for the 2024-2025 school year, including using a short-term loan to lower the district's budget deficit. The General Fund Operating Budget for the 2024-2025 school year is set at $1.25 billion. General fund revenue is projected to be approximately $1.3 billion for next school year, meaning total revenue does not cover the district’s planned spending. As a result, the district is utilizing a loan to cover the deficit.
Copperworks Distilling Co. Launches New American Single Malt Whiskey Lineup
This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. On Friday, Copperworks Distilling Co. introduced a new permanent lineup of American single malt whiskeys, marking a significant addition to their celebrated offerings. The Seattle-based distillery, known for its innovative and batch-style releases, has unveiled three distinct whiskeys: Maltsmith, Farmsmith, and Peatsmith. Each of these new expressions is bottled at 50% ABV, offering unique flavors and character that cater to a variety of whiskey enthusiasts.
Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group Launch New 2024 Joint Venture for Asset Protection and Tax Strategy
Asset protection, estate planning, third party administration and tax mitigation. SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, VastAssetDefense.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The alliance is introducing an advanced AI platform called “Einstein” and is currently in Beta 4.0 and is also introducing a community called Vast Vault.
Hotter Weather Friday with Heat Advisories, Quieter Conditions but Rising Temperatures
Tonight: There's a chance of isolated showers and storms from 4 PM to 10 PM, particularly in the Washington Columbia Basin and eastern mountains. Confidence is uncertain as moisture and instability are limited, but we'll keep an eye on the situation. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for fire-prone areas in the Basin and the east slopes of the Washington Cascades.
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