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Election 2024: Three compete for state House 10th Legislative District
Three candidates are running for the Position 1 state representative seat of the 10th Legislative District on the Aug. 6 ballot. The district includes Whidbey Island, La Conner, Conway, Stanwood, Arlington and western Mount Vernon. The candidates submitted responses to a questionnaire sent out by the Skagit Valley Herald. Incumbent Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor) has...
Responders, bystander revive 4-person overdose
In May, Oak Harbor resident Tim Hazelo was in a drive-thru line on the south end of town when he saw a woman next to 7-Eleven fall out of her wheelchair. She was with three others, so he figured they would help, he said. After a few minutes he looked again, and the others were dancing around, not paying attention to her.
A complete how-to guide for replacing, installing backsplash
A dated backsplash can make a kitchen look much older than it really is. But replacing it is a weekend project that can completely transform your space. Refreshing it requires some elbow grease, but a fresh look can be well worth the effort. We tapped local contractors and interior designers to guide you through the removal process — from chipping away old tiles to prepping the wall — and show you how to install your new backsplash, creating a kitchen you’ll love to cook in.
How 5 King County cities are reimagining care for people in crisis
As King County begins a massive expansion of its mental health system, a collaboration among some of Seattle’s smaller neighbors may provide a window into the future of care for people in crisis. Since June 2023, the cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline have collaborated...
Edmonds: Test reduction plan should earn high marks
The recent announcement by Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder of her recommendations to reduce the testing load on our schools was met with great relief by the teachers and administrators who give these tests. It offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of both too many tests and, more importantly, too many changes in testing that can harm the state’s ability to see long-term trends.
Learn more about the benefit charge renewal from South County Fire
South County Fire invites voters to several upcoming opportunities to learn about the benefit charge renewal on the August primary ballot, according to a news release. South County Fire is asking voters to consider a 10-year renewal of the benefit charge. The benefit charge was first approved by South County Fire voters in 2020 and reduces the maximum fire levy by a third.
Oak Harbor Haggen on merger sale list
Haggen grocery store in Oak Harbor is on a list of 579 stores that will be sold off if the $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons goes through. Under the proposed merger, the grocery stores would be sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers. As the Seattle Times reported, the theory is that selling the stores would preserve competition, but critics claimed that the sale would put the stores at risk of closure.
Pickleball Kingdom is Coming to Poulsbo, WA
Pickleball Kingdom is Coming to Poulsbo, WA
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