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Mayor Korthuis vetoes Lynden fluoridation ban
Ordinance to ban fluoride in city’s drinking water narrowly passed 4-3 The Lynden City Council on July 1 passed an ordinance to ban the fluoridation of the city’s drinking water. The contentious issue had been debated for months by the council and was approved by a vote of 4-3. (“In Lynden, faucets turn amid a water fluoridation debate” Salish Current, March 22, 2024)
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Lake Stevens mayor elected to Association of Washington Cities board
OLYMPIA—Mayor Brett Gailey of Lake Stevens has been elected to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) board of directors. The election was conducted by city leaders from across the state at the AWC Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington, held from June 18-21, 2024. Gailey will represent the 19 cities and towns in Snohomish County.
YOUR MONEY: The $1.3 million boondoggle South Mukilteo Park
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council on Monday, July 1, approved $1.3 million to “renovate” an existing park in Harbour Pointe, using $800,000 of your tax dollars on a “South Mukilteo Park” project that is now $550,000 over budget; yet is asking Mukilteans to cough up $180 per home or $1.5 million per year for an EMS Levy in an August ballot proposition because of “budget shortfalls.”
Snohomish County educates on loss of crab pots in Puget Sound
Based off a press release from Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. EVERETT JULY 3: To help Snohomish County crabbers minimize the loss of crab pots in the Puget Sound, the Marine Resources Committee (MRC) will share educational tips in Everett this weekend. Monday, July 1 was the...
URGENT WEATHER MESSAGE: …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY…Coast Range, Valley
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Nearly the entire state, except for the coastline, will be under an excessive heat warning starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 4th through the weekend.) North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands-North Oregon Coast Range-Central Oregon Coast Range- Lower Columbia River-Tualatin Valley-Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain-Inner Portland Metro-East Portland Metro-Outer Southeast Portland Metro-West Central Willamette Valley-East Central Willamette Valley-Benton County Lowlands-Linn County Lowlands-Lane County Lowlands-West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft-West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Upper Hood River Valley-Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor-Clackamas County Cascade Foothills-Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties-Lane County Cascade Foothills-Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands-Willapa Hills-Cowlitz County Lowlands-North Clark County Lowlands-Inner Vancouver Metro-East Clark County Lowlands-South Washington Cascade Foothills-West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor-Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor- Including the cities of Silver Falls, Happy Valley, Mary`s Peak, Clatskanie, Odell, Hockinson, Wilsonville, Salmon Creek, McKenzie Bridge, Hoskins, Dallas, Washougal, Keizer, Eagle Creek, Welches, Lebam, Beacon Rock SP, Cathlamet, Rhododendron, McMinnville, Rosburg, Hillsboro, Troutdale, Sunset Summit, Sellwood, Evergreen, Estacada, Woodburn, Vida, Cottage Grove, Vancouver, Molalla, Multnomah Falls, Detroit, Philomath, Brightwood, Springfield, Battle Ground, Rainier, Junction City, Willapa, Cherryville, Castle Rock, Underwood, Grand Ronde Indian.
Washington State asks Boaters to Clean, Drain, Dry to Prevent Spread of Invasive Species
OLYMPIA – The Washington Invasive Species Council and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) are asking boaters to “Clean, Drain and Dry” their boats and equipment this boating season to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and protect Washington’s waterways. “We need your...
When the Doctor Is the Patient
Last week was my long-awaited follow-up appointment with my primary care physician (PCP). I walked out of the appointment, filled with gratitude for my doctor and the trusting relationship we are developing after only our second visit. I consider myself one of the lucky ones to have a primary care...
Two suspects arrested after gunfight in West Olympia
On May 30, Olympia Police Department (OPD) officers responded to reports of a gunfight between two individuals near an apartment building in West Olympia. According to the OPD news release, both suspects fled the scene on foot when the responding officers arrived. “Officers recovered approximately 23 spent shell casings at...
Popular Retailer With 26 Washington Stores Contemplates Closures
Life, post-pandemic is drifting back to normal. If only the prices would drift back down to 2019. The experts at Marketwatch say most prices will probably never return to the pre-COVID-19 days. But hold onto hope. Quality of life (read: more expendable income) could return with inflation rates slowly decreasing...
Pest Expert Warns ‘Bug Boom’ will Infest Washington This Summer
Get ready to be buried by bugs this summer in Washington State!. Washington State Pest Populations Predicted to Explode This Summer. As meteorologists forecast a warmer-than-average summer with regular rainfall across Washington in 2024, experts are predicting a surge in pests that could have an impact statewide. The anticipated weather conditions are expected to largely increase populations of cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, and silverfish. These high numbers of insect pests in Washington State are expected to seek shelter indoors and thrive in the warm, moist environment.
Tri-Cities…Your Natural Gas Bill Is Going To Skyrocket!
Over the weekend I received a form letter from Cascade Natural Gas, maybe you got one too, that laid out the coming rate increase...and what an increase it is. Even though it was a form letter, it had a touch of personal as it was signed by CGNC President and CEO Nicole Kivisto. In some ways it came across as an apology...in other ways, a warning. Ultimately it was an in depth explanation of what was set to begin with July's bill.
Washington state plastic surgeon must pay $5M after allegedly faking reviews
A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider must pay $5 million to the state attorney general's office and thousands of Washingtonians after being accused of illegally manipulating online customer reviews and threatening patients, according to a federal consent decree filed Monday. The consent decree resolves the lawsuit filed by state Attorney General...
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