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Man faces hate crime charge following knife attack at Ezell’s in Edmonds
A man entered Ezell’s Famous Chicken and waved a knife at two Hispanic employees while making racist statements at the Highway 99 location in Edmonds June 14, Snohomish County Superior Court documents say. Last week the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney charged the suspect, 47-year-old Marcus Damion Anderson, with four...
WSU assistant coach Blake Fernandez traded in stethoscope for whistle
BLAKE FERNANDEZ HAD his plan. Once he finished his college basketball career at Western Washington, he was going to become a doctor. That plan began with a gap year, and was supposed to be followed by MCATs and medical school. But as the new Washington State assistant hoops coach was volunteering at a hospital, he got a call from his high school coach Nalim Sood.
Agenda - July 16, 2024 Kirkland City Council Regular Meeting
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Travels of Tiff: Visiting Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo, WA
PNBA’s Tiffany LaSalle of Eugene, OR is touring Washington, visiting bookstores and talking to booksellers. Her first stop:. Liberty Bay Books, Poulsbo, WA. Liberty Bay Books is “North Kitsap’s Oldest Book Store.” In February 2020, author Suzanne Selfors purchased the store. Tiffany got to spend time with Suzanne and her son (and bookstore co-owner and co-author), Walker Ranson, in the shop during the heat wave.
Voters to weigh in on Port of Everett boundary expansion
EVERETT, Wash. — Snohomish County is the fastest growing county in the state with about 830,000 people and the Port of Everett wants to grow with it. During Washington state's primary election on Aug. 6, voters will decide whether to expand the port's boundary to include most of Snohomish County.
Ching Garden volunteers push deeper into the garden
All it takes is a small discovery to renew the enthusiasm of volunteers who turn out weekly to plow through the thickets of blackberries!. The old greenhouse is finally emerging from a tangle of blackberries and wisteria. A couple of weeks ago, the crews arrived to find a small rose...
Neighbors in Mount Vernon save young kids home alone from burning house
Neighbors in Mount Vernon are being praised for saving young kids from a burning home. The fire sparked on Friday, June 3, at the Skagit Valley Mobile Manor. “It was like this big but the flames were so, so hot,” said 8-year-old Archibaldo. Archibaldo was home alone with his...
Invasive plant removal at Richmond Beach Community Park on July 24, 2024
Join us again as we continue to clear away invasive plants from Richmond Beach Community Park (adjacent to the Richmond Beach Library) on Wednesday, July 24th from 10am to 12pm. This work party will be our last until fall - so please join us if you can! It shouldn’t get...
Come meet Artist Roger Fernandes and watch him carve a granite Welcome Stone at the Miyawaki Urban Forest
Artist in Residence Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwha Band of the S’Klallam Tribe will be working on site at the Miyawaki Forest at the Shoreline Historical Museum this week (to Friday July 19, 2024) Starting each day around 12pm and ending around 8pm, he will carve a piece...
Celebrating Creativity: Teen Sticker Contest Winners at the Amazeum
At the Amazeum, we believe in nurturing creativity and providing a platform for young artists to showcase their talents. Our annual Teen Sticker Contest is a vibrant celebration of youth creativity, where teens get the chance to express themselves through art and design. This contest is not just about creating stickers; it's about encouraging artistic exploration, fostering a sense of community, and giving teens the opportunity to see their work come to life.
Conway School Board approves 2024-25 budget
The Conway School Board met Monday to discuss the district’s updated budget and general school board updates. The most prominent budget update for this year is that no significant cuts or adjustments will be made to the overall budget, since Superintendent Jeff Cravy said the district tends to underspend in relation to its proposed budget. Several board members added that they prefer to underspend in order to accommodate any necessary...
Two workers fall from I-5 bridge Tuesday evening
MARYSVILLE — Two workers fell off the I-5 bridge Tuesday near milepost 198, sending one of them 60 feet to the water below, according to the Everett Fire Department. Around 7 p.m., two men working in the air in a “cherry picker” type bucket under a bridge along northbound I-5 near Marysville.
Rant and Rave: Fellow customer changed reader’s flat tire
RAVE to the fellow customer, who on June 25, came to the aid of this senior citizen in the parking lot of the Lynnwood Lowe’s. What was supposed to be a quick stop turned out to be a flat tire when I returned to my vehicle. Having left my phone at home in the charger (go figure!), I was a little panicked. This customer walked by, asked if I had a spare (I did) and then proceeded to change the tire for me. I was so appreciative and overwhelmed by his kindness and the fact that he offered to follow me to the nearest Les Schwab — just wow! I will definitely pay his kindness forward. Thank you!
Former mayor’s complaints against city manager at standstill
Former Port Townsend Mayor Brent Shirley, in an effort to advance his complaint against City Manager John Mauro, had his audience with key city staff on July 11, although, according to Shirley, it did not go as planned. “The city attorney and human relations director gave me less than 10...
Commissioner candidate fields questions
Candidate Ben Thomas, running for the District 1 seat on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, headlined a program of the Port Townsend Indivisible group July 9 at the Unity Center. His only opponent, Heather Dudley-Nollette appeared at a previous meeting. Thomas is currently serving on the Port Townsend City...
Chinook Little League falls to Redmond West, takes third in state
Having already claimed a district championship, the Chinook Little League All-Stars won two, lost two and placed third in the state tournament. State tourney games were staged July 6-13 at the Heritage Park Recreation Center on South Hill. The double-elimination “intermediate” tournament (for players 13 and 14 years old) brought together the Evergreen State’s 10 district champions.
Second-generation magician presents musical time-traveling tale
Local performing artist Phina Pipia is bringing her latest ambitious stage show back home this month, as the Chameleon Theater in Port Townsend hosts “Ha Ha Da Vinci” during the weekends of July 19-20 and 26-27. Growing up with professional magician Joey Pipia as a father, Phina Pipia...
Winners and losers from 2024 MLB All-Star Week: Take a bow, Arlington
The All-Star Game is an exhibition. Nobody really cares who wins. Though for the record, the AL won Tuesday, 5-3. But here are the real winners and losers from the All-Star Week extravaganza in Arlington:. Winners.
Eastmont Schools To Put Replacement Levy Before Voters
The Eastmont School District is looking at options to replace its current levy on property owners, which expires at the end of next year. The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Renewal levy pays for items not covered by state funding, such as staff salaries and benefits, and extracurricular sports and activities.
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