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Legislative candidates talk ferries, schools
High temperatures didn’t deter voters from attending another in-person candidate forum this week on South Whidbey. Under the twinkle lights of Clinton Community Hall and over the drone of several fans, state representative and state senator candidates for the 10th Legislative District shared their thoughts on sea level rise, gun violence and many other topics during the nonpartisan moderated forum hosted by the Clinton Community Council in partnership with Sno-Isle Libraries. Though officials said the turnout wasn’t as high as the hall’s first candidate forum in June, around 85 people braved the summer heat.
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.
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...
Playhouse brings nostalgic frenzy to stage
The Whidbey Playhouse’s stage turned into Dr. Seuss’ nonsensical mind for the season’s grand finale, mixing bright colors, tongue-twisting songs and acrobatic wonders to create the ultimate sugar rush on steroids experience. “Seussical,” directed by daughter and father duo Shelby and Matt Montoya, runs Fridays July 19...
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.
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.
La Conner Town Council approves updated strategic plan
LA CONNER — The La Conner Town Council approved an updated town Strategic Plan for 2024-2028 during its Tuesday meeting. The Strategic Plan outlines focus areas and implementation processes for the town, including facilitating increased housing diversity and affordability, and investing in fire protection and prevention. The modifications update the plan for 2025. The changes included the addition of goals to: ...
South Whidbey alum researches cancer abroad
From the halls of Langley High School to the laboratories of Cambridge, England, one former South Whidbey resident has carved a fascinating path for himself in trying to solve one of life’s greatest riddles – cancer. A 1977 graduate of the little high school that later became Langley...
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.
Come fall, Monroe students must silence their cellphones in class
MONROE — Jayden Hill, 15, first got a cellphone in fifth grade. For a few years, it was a great way to coordinate pick ups with his family. But in seventh grade at Park Place Middle School in Monroe, he started checking his phone in class. Whenever that happened,...
Juan Guerrero lines go-ahead single in 8th, Spokane Indians edge Everett 6-5
It was another close one at Avista Stadium on Thursday, with the home team emerging victorious for the second night in a row. Outfielder Juan Guerrero delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Spokane Indians edged the Everett AquaSox 6-5. The Indians (13-5) remained one game behind first-place Vancouver in the Northwest League’s second half.
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...
Bye-bye, bathtub? How to know when it’s time to swap your tub for a walk-in shower
When Amanda Welch meets with new clients, 7 times out of 10 they’ll ask, “Do we take out the bathtub?”. “People say that a lot. A lot,” says Welch, owner of Brooks Vale Design in Woodinville. “It’s one of the first things I get asked.
Birthplace of Pickleball, Now Home to Pickleball Kingdom
POULSBO, Wash., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its latest expansion into Poulsbo, Washington, situated at 21800 Market Pl NW, Poulsbo, WA. Led by the dedicated franchise duo, John and Mara Hylton, this new venture will introduce a premier indoor pickleball facility to the area and also become a destination in its own right, as the closest facility to the birth of Pickleball on nearby Bainbridge Island. "There's no better place to have a Pickleball Kingdom than...
The Seattle Times editorial recommends: Sam Low for the 39th Legislative District, Position 1
Conventional wisdom holds that it’s nearly impossible for members of the minority party to be successful getting bills through the state Legislature. But that wasn’t true for Rep. Sam Low. During his first term in Olympia, the Lake Stevens Republican was able to introduce five bills that became law in the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
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