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“Mommy is in the trees”: Surviving Toddler’s Words Still Haunt Washington
Just two weeks before Christmas, 1985, a young toddler is found wandering alone outside a Kmart in western Washington. Her parents couldn't be found anywhere. A few days later, the young girl - named Crystal - was reunited with her grandmother. There was only one clue that Crystal could offer to the location of her missing parents:
Washington parent group filing federal challenge to Biden Title IX changes
(The Center Square) – The fight over the Biden administration's rule changes to Title IX, which will allow boys who identify as girls to compete in girls' sports, has inspired a first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit in Washington state. Other states led by Republican governors or attorneys general have succeeded in getting preliminary injunctions to block the new rules. In Washington, where Democrats are firmly in control, the challenge comes from a group of citizen activists. ...
For people in Whatcom County, living on the streets could mean dying on the streets
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Nationwide, 20 homeless people die every day. In Whatcom County, the number is up to two people per week, and the trends don't look good. Outreach worker Cheri Johnson checks in on homeless folks getting a meal at Bellingham's Faith Lutheran Church. They're people she calls friends — and said she is increasingly worried about them.
Cyber outage impacts travel, banks, healthcare facilities and more around the country
REDMOND, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A worldwide cyber outage has been causing migraines for just about everyone who uses Microsoft products. Flights were grounded, bank accounts became inaccessible and healthcare facilities were forced to close after a software update was launched with a critical defect. The update from cybersecurity firm...
U.S. Forest Service update reveals “Easy Fire” decreased in size by approximately 200 acres
EASY PASS, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The wildfire that temporarily shut down part of the North Cascades Highway on July 18 does not cover as much of the area as previously thought. The U.S. Forest Service issued an update on the Easy Fire on July 19 that showed it decreased...
Alcoa’s Intalco aluminum smelter faces lawsuit for exceeding emissions limits
FERNDALE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A former aluminum smelter near Ferndale is facing a lawsuit for violating air quality standards. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the suit on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) against Alcoa’s Intalco Aluminum plant on July 18, in the U.S. District Court in Seattle. The DOJ claims Intalco exceeded the emissions limits set by the Clean Air Act every day between Sept. 2019 and Aug. 2020.
Ferry line cutting is not only bad manners — it will cost you $145
If your plans call for ferry travel this summer, Washington State Patrol and the Edmonds and Mukilteo police departments will be watching for line cutting and other violations at both the Edmonds-Kingston and Mukilteo-Clinton docks. “A friendly reminder — your parents and teachers probably taught you that it’s not polite...
Mountlake Terrace Police Blotter: July 10-16, 2024
22200 block 39th Avenue West: Theft was reported at a residence. 5200 block 216th Street Southwest: A domestic disturbance occurred at a residence. An individual was arrested for violating a court order. 4200 block 220th Street Southwest: Fraud was reported at a residence. 22000 block 52nd Avenue West: An assault...
NCW Libraries offers virtual Garden Doodling Workshop with Artist Rosemary Jones
WENATCHEE — NCW Libraries is offering a virtual workshop on garden doodling as part of its summer library program on August 14 from 3:00-4:30 pm. Artist Rosemary Jones will lead the online class, held over Zoom. Participants of all ages and skill levels can learn how to create thin block letters and fill the empty space with whimsical garden-themed illustrations. The only supplies needed are paper, a pencil, and a hard surface to draw on.
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 18, 2024
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 18, 2024. 9:30 am: Arlington spot makes Washington Post’s short list of ‘great affordable restaurants’ | 🗣️...
Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Endangered Species Act to Be Enforced
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has taken a decisive step towards protecting...
King County residential property values rise 12.4% in SE Kent
Median residential property values are up 12.4% this year in southeast Kent and east Auburn, according to the King County Assessor’s Office. The Assessor’s Office has begun the annual process of mailing property valuation notices to taxpayers. Notices will be arriving in southeast King County neighborhoods soon, according to a July 18 news release from the assessor.
After decades of service, Dan and Cindy Johnson bid farewell to Print Place in Des Moines, and welcome new owners
After decades of dedicated service to the Des Moines community, Dan and Cindy Johnson have sold their beloved business, Print Place. Their journey from aspiring entrepreneurs to community pillars is a testament to hard work, adaptability, and a heartfelt commitment to service. In 1987, the Johnsons established Print Place, choosing...
Seattle Restaurant Workers Could See a Big Spike in Pay Next Year
As restaurant owners wait for the Seattle City Council to deal with high delivery app fees, there’s another challenge facing their businesses, reports the Seattle Times: The minimum wage at restaurants could go up by as much as $3 next year. That would be a huge boost for many low-wage workers, and also potentially an existential threat for restaurants that rely on those workers.
Crafts Day Sunday at Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
Join us from 10am to 2pm for our highly anticipated annual Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market!. This special event is one of the best shopping days of the year, showcasing a truly impressive array of creative and high-quality items from local artists, artisans, and crafters – all handmade right here in Washington state!
Earwig workshops planned for Pacific Northwest apple and pear growers
Apple and pear growers might, especially those looking to boost natural-enemy populations for biological control of aphids and pear psylla in their orchards. Washington State University researchers want to build on their findings that earwig releases can be beneficial and are hosting a series of workshops to show growers how easy it is to trap the insects in hot spots where they are not wanted — say, an organic peach orchard — and release them in pear and apple blocks.
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