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Hiker’s body recovered after fatal fall near Granite Falls
Search-and-rescue personnel discovered the body of a man who died while climbing a peak near the Granite Falls area at Del Campo Peak in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. The victim, 36, departed for his climb in Granite Falls at approximately 9 a.m. Monday with a friend when he fell...
Washington has a homeless youth problem. A new pilot program aims to change that
SPOKANE, Wash. – On any given day in Washington State, about 14,000 youth and young adults experience unaccompanied homelessness. The Office of Homeless Youth is designing a new pilot program that would send cash directly to young people experiencing housing insecurity. An event asking young people who have experienced...
Possible thunderstorms forecasted across Whatcom County this week
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Thunderstorms could be returning to Whatcom County over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Seattle (NWS) says widespread rain showers are moving across western Washington on Tuesday, Aug. 20. They are forecasting possible thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday night before calming down on Thursday.
On video: Sounds of Africa Festival showcases music, fashion, food
The Lynnwood (Wash.)-based Washington West African Center hosted the second annual Sounds of Africa Festival Aug. 17, 2024 at Garfield Park in Everett. The festival showcased the diverse facets of African culture and included a fashion show of African clothing, a dance competition and performances by various artists.
Sept. 11 Terrace Talk offers casual public forum on Mountlake Terrace city budget
Compared to a household budget, a city budget is a lot more complicated. Millions of dollars must be routed appropriately to parks, police, public works and other departments. There are a lot of rules. It’s public money, so it’s a public process. The City of Mountlake Terrace is...
LISC Wins VISION 2050 Award for Everett Casino Road Project
Local Initiative Support Corporation – Puget Sound (LISC) has won a VISION 2050 Award from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) for their work on the Casino Road Economic Agenda. LISC Puget Sound partnered with Casino Road Connects and Village on Casino Road, with funding from Kaiser Permanente. The...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a game of loteria at Lynnwood Library Sept. 20
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a game of loteria from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Loteria is a traditional game played throughout Mexico that resembles bingo but with pictures. Loteria cards will be provided for each person who attends. Intended for all ages. This event will be in Spanish and English.
Man accused of racially motivated assault against child in Bellingham found incompetent to stand trial
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The man accused of committing a racially motivated assault against a child in Bellingham has been found incompetent to stand trial. Court documents state that 42-year-old Paul Bittner underwent a competency evaluation by a licensed psychologist on July 25. The psychologist diagnosed Bittner with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type and concluded that he does not have the capacity to assist in his own defense.
Police: Man found running with gun now facing charges
On Aug. 18 at 2:04 a.m., a patrol officer in the 3100 block of Clarendon Boulevard was approached by a witness who reported observing a man carrying a firearm while running from the area, Arlington police said. A lookout was broadcast and a responding officer located and detained a person...
Search Continues for Missing Kayaker after Multiple Paddle Boarders Rescued Amid Storm Near Everett and Mukilteo
Intense storm conditions in Everett prompted a large-scale rescue operation on Sunday as multiple paddle boarders were swept into distress near Mukilteo and a kayaker is still missing. The incident unfolded just before 5:20 p.m., with the Everett Fire Department being dispatched to the waters between Edgewater Park and Mukilteo, according to FOX 13 Seattle. Amidst harsh rain and winds, five people on paddle boards were either rescued or found a way to self-rescue.
Marysville School District addressing budget after state's most 'alarming audit' in 17 years
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - With just about two weeks to go before the start of the school year, the Marysville School District talked about more budget cuts on Monday night, following a very worrying state audit. The state auditor called it the "most alarming audit" involving public schools finances in over...
Hold the line! Forest Service is hiring 200 wildland firefighters in Oregon, Washington; Redmond event Sept. 12
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service in Oregon and Washington is hiring about 200 wildland firefighters into permanent seasonal positions on hand crews, engine crews, hotshot crews, and more. Here's Tuesday's announcement:. Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth...
Travels with Charlie: Invasive Blackberries are being removed
The recent hot weather had sent us to more shaded spots for our wanderings. Charlie and I had a chance to visit Horizon View Park on this perfect afternoon.. Over the last couple of weeks, fantastic progress in the park!. A Great Surprise as we walked the path above the...
Washington Man, Cary Woman Charged in Lake Barrington Search and Standoff
Two suspects were charged following a massive law enforcement search and standoff yesterday in Lake Barrington. On August 20, 2024, at approximately 11:55 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a hit-and-run traffic crash on Route 14 at Pepper Road in Lake Barrington. Sheriff’s deputies arrived in the area and began checking for the offending vehicle in the hit-and-run. At approximately 12:35 p.m., the vehicle was located abandoned at a business just northwest of Pepper Road.
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