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Editorial: Return Peterson, Ortiz-Self to House seats
Two veteran House members, each seeking a sixth two-year term — Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, and Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self, D-Mukilteo — each face two challengers in the 21st Legislative District in the Aug. 6 primary. The top-two candidates from each race will face each other in the Nov. 5 general election.
Eastmont School District cuts 2 art teaching positions
EAST WENATCHEE — The Eastmont School District is cutting its two art teacher positions as part of budget reductions for the 2024-2025 school year. Superintendent Becky Berg said art will be taught by general education teachers in classrooms instead of having arts teachers and classes.
Attention all Caniacs: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is headed to Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD — Caniacs can rejoice. Raising Cane’s, a Southern fast-food chain devoted to chicken fingers, is headed our way. “We do have a signed lease in place in Lynnwood, but at this time, we don’t have a definitive timeline on when we will begin construction or open doors,” the company said by email. “It should open within the next two years.”
National Night Out returning to Stanwood, Camano
National Night Out is coming back to Camano Island and Stanwood on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The annual event began in 1984 in Philadelphia as a way to connect law enforcement, neighborhood watch groups, civic groups, state and regional crime prevention associations and volunteers throughout the country.
What to know now about cosmetic injectables
Interest in cosmetic injections, or injectable substances used to reduce facial wrinkles and lines, seema to be on the rise. This makes perfect sense to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan McIntosh of Refine, MD Northwest, who says that after these treatments patients look great and feel better right off the bat. He appreciates the immediate gratification one gets with cosmetic injectables, “It’s low cost, low risk and reversible,” he says.
Ford Parts Installation Service Now Available at Bickford Ford
Snohomish-area customers in Washington can now buy genuine Ford parts and have them installed at the Bickford Ford dealership. SNOHOMISH, Wash., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bickford Ford is excited to announce that it now offers genuine Ford parts installation service at its dealership in Snohomish, Washington. Interested individuals can buy authentic Ford parts and have them professionally installed by certified technicians. This service aims to provide a convenient, one-stop solution for customers. ...
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.
This Whidbey rental is like walking onto a state ferry
CLINTON — Spend the night with some ferry magic. A 3-minute walk from the Clinton terminal, this 5-bedroom beachfront Airbnb has a room that’s a ferry rider’s dream. Ferry Cove, a vacation rental since 2021, has a mix of a National Parks campsite, a ’50s kids’ summer camp and seaside inn vibes … until entering the basement.
Washington AG candidate faces blowback for ‘leave of absence’ claim
OLYMPIA — State Sen. Manka Dhingra, a Democrat from Redmond who is running for state attorney general, first faced questions earlier this summer for claiming in campaign materials that she was still working for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The controversy took another turn in recent days,...
Everett minimum wage initiative submits signatures to get on ballot
EVERETT — Organizers on Thursday submitted 1,500 signatures to get their initiative to raise Everett minimum wage on the November ballot. Volunteers from the Everett Deserves a Raise group gathered at City Hall on Thursday afternoon to submit the signatures. “We have been out as much as possible for...
Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County
Send calendar submissions for print and online to features@heraldnet.com. To ensure your item is seen by an editor, be sure to put “Calendar” in the subject. Chateau Ste. Michelle 2024 Summer Concert Series: Tickets for all shows went on sale March 25. Go to www.chateauconcerts.com for more information.
Letter: Shimada’s actions show a lack of professionalism
Thanks to Jessie Stensland for her excellent reporting on the issuesleading up to Marie Shimada’s recent resignation as manager of the Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve. The Reserve is guided and managed by a volunteer Trust Boardon behalf of the four partners that have an interest in the...
Stanwood motorcyclist injured in collision on Highway 532
A 25-year-old Stanwood motorcyclist was injured Friday night in a collision on Highway 532. According to a news release from the State Patrol, the man was traveling westbound on the highway when a Honda Civic turned in front of him near East Sunday Lake Road.
Comment: Stand up for Snohomish River by seeking legal rights
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the “Chevron deference” standard marks a significant shift in the environmental regulatory landscape. This doctrine, established in the 1984 case Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., allowed federal agencies leeway in interpreting ambiguous statutes within their regulatory domain, providing crucial tools to protect our air, water and wildlife. Now, with Chevron weakened, polluters have a clear advantage.
KT gets funds for Poulsbo facility, 5 double decker e-buses
Five additional electric buses and a new full-service maintenance transit facility to support Kitsap Transit’s move to a zero-emission fleet will become a reality thanks to a $17 million federal grant. “(This) investment in Washington state will help move people better,” said U.S. Rep Derek Kilmer (6th District). “That’s...
Inslee visits key fusion energy companies in Everett to witness “world changing” endeavors
EVERETT—Governor Jay Inslee paid back-to-back visits to two key fusion energy startups on Tuesday, July 9—Helion Energy and Zap Energy both located in Everett—to see first firsthand how recently passed Substitute House Bill 1942 will pave the way for how Snohomish County, and the world at large, approaches its clean energy problem.
3 local QFC stores, one Safeway on list to be sold if grocery chain merger approved
Kroger and Albertsons on Tuesday released a list of 579 grocery stores nationwide — including four local stores — to be sold off if a merger between the two grocery chains eventually goes through. On the list are QFC stores at 22828 100th Ave. W. in Edmonds, 7500...
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