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This Portland burger chain is expanding to the Seattle area in a big way
Killer Burger, the 14-year-old Portland burger chain, will make a major push into the South Puget Sound, opening six locations over the next five years for the company’s first toehold in the greater Seattle area, according to a press release. The expansion comes after Killer Burger inked a second...
City pushes county on homeless response
In response to Tacoma’s ongoing homelessness problem, the city council has issued a letter to the Pierce County Council requesting "additional action from the county to prevent the burden from disproportionately continuing to fall on our city alone,” according to the letter’s content. The letter states that Tacoma provides over 80% of all sheltering in Pierce County, and a similar share of services.
Full Interview: Head of WA DCYF sits down with FOX 13 Seattle
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The head of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff and the governor’s own advisory board on juvenile justice. Amid a population crisis, DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter sat down with FOX...
OSD director condemns colleagues' negative treatment, community criticizes board’s behavior
Olympia School District (OSD) Board Director Maria Flores, together with community members, lambasted other directors following public criticism of the out-of-town retreat on August 10 in Belfair, which she says triggered a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) breakdown. “I will not silence myself for how much you hurt me from that...
Bremerton community members file lawsuit against school district
BREMERTON, Wash. - Bremerton students start classes start on September 3, but before the first bell rings, controversy is already ringing through the Bremerton School District. Last month, the school board placed Superintendent James Crawford on administrative leave. Lynn Horton and Eric Morley are community members and part of the...
Public Invited to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Edmonds
EDMONDS—Firefighters from South County Fire will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, 9:11 a.m., at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park at Downtown Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 6th Ave. N. Everyone is welcome to attend. The backdrop for the ceremony will be the 9/11 Memorial built around...
Home at 820 Main St. earns spot on Edmonds Register of Historic Places
Edmonds homeowners John and Cheryl Needham on Tuesday proudly received a brass plaque signifying the placement of their 820 Main St. home on the City of Edmonds Register of Historic Places. The home, built in 1901, is representative of the early 20th century American Craftsman movement. The Needhams purchased it...
Edmonds’ Bloom Academy ribbon cutting marks school’s opening
The Bloom Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 23, launching its first 2024–2025 school year for grades 1 to 8. Located at 7125 224th St. S.W. on the border of Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace, the new nonprofit school is an extension of Bloom’s current preschool. When fully enrolled, the school will have about 90 students across all grades.
Edmonds School District’s Career Connect Program gives interns real-world work experience
Sixty interns from the Edmonds School District spent their summer gaining valuable work experience through the district’s Career Connect Program, a summertime collaboration that included the school district, the Foundation for Edmonds School District, and the cities of Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. Through the program, high school interns explored their career interests and practiced career-ready skills.
Lake Ballinger closed to swimming and pets after potential toxic algae identified
Due to potential toxic algae, it is not safe to swim in Lake Ballinger or bring dogs and pets near the water, the City of Edmonds said in an announcement vis social media Tuesday. The lake is accessible from both Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace. According to the city, these conditions...
Biological men housed at Purdy women's prison draws national scrutiny
(The Center Square) – A Monday National Review article alleges shocking events inside the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Purdy, Wash. At least 11 male convicts — many of whom committed violent crimes against women and children — are currently housed at the Purdy facility, according to the article. These are men who identify as women who have been allowed to transfer to the women’s prison in Purdy, a...
Morton will work to ensure former clerk accused of stealing $950K is 'prosecuted to the full extent of the law'
The City of Morton will pursue all legal options to ensure its former clerk-treasurer who is accused of misappropriating $950,000 in public funds over nearly a decade is “prosecuted to the full
Is It Cool to Ship Pot in Washington State?
So I saw a funny posting from the Prosser Police Department and someone had tried to deliver cannabis to the wrong address. What Does The Law Say About Shipping Cannabis In Washington State. It got me thinking about the legality of mailing cannabis in Washington State. As you know, cannabis...
Washington’s attorney general candidates face off in court over gun laws
The candidates to be Washington State’s next Attorney General are seeing each other on the campaign trail. But Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Pete Serrano are already familiar with one another, from the courtroom.
Kingston-Seattle fast ferry sailings canceled until further notice
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. — Fast ferry service between Kingston and downtown Seattle is canceled until further notice, Kitsap Transit said in a release Monday. Kitsap Transit says the cancelation is due to a mechanical failure with one of its vessels. Passholders of Kitsap Transit in Seattle can get a ticket to ride a Washington State Ferries vessel by checking in with an agent at the Seattle passenger-only ferry dock.
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