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Trouble in paradise: Short-term rental on sandspit becomes flashpoint for controversy
From the watery world of the Lighthouse Beach short-term rental property, it’s easy to forget worldly cares. The site, boasting two complete houses and a boat dock, straddles the sandspit at the mouth of Gig Harbor Bay. It is adjacent to the city’s iconic lighthouse and its grassy, marine-access-only park.
Watch Krist Novoselic Guest With a Nirvana Tribute Band
The Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana was joined by a special guest on Thursday evening at their show in Vancouver, Washington: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. "Get down here to Georgie's Garage and Grill! Show's about to start! Oh yeah that's right... Somebody else is here!!!" the band wrote on...
Following Chehalis HR manager’s retirement, city also seeking new clerk and city manager’s administrative assistant
In late June, the City of Chehalis announced it was looking for a new human resources (HR) manager as Glenn Schaffer retired after 17 years of working for the city. While the city has received applications from several candidates for the position, it is now also looking for a new city clerk, according to a City of Chehalis news release, following Chehalis City Clerk Kassi Bateman’s decision to leave.
46th Annual GRO Parade of Homes Returns to Clark County
Vancouver, WA — The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 46th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction, September 6-22, 2024 from 10 am to 7 pm at Reserve at Lake River in Felida, WA. Featuring...
Seahawks Could Cut QB Geno Smith in Favor of ‘Younger Option’ in 2025: Insider
The Seattle Seahawks have made it clear that Geno Smith is the team’s starting quarterback this season, but the Pro Bowler’s future beyond 2024 remains murky. The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar wrote that Smith is entering a “make or break” season with Pete Carroll no longer as the Seahawks’ head coach. If Seattle moves on from Smith in 2025, Sam Howell or another “younger” quarterback could take over the offense, Dugar wrote.
Free screening of movie ‘Dancing for Joy’ in Lynnwood July 20
The Family Peace Association is hosting a free screening Dancing Joy, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20 in Lynnwood. The G-rated film “celebrates the innate beauty in every culture and people,” organizers said. The film’s description continues:. “The music is Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, the Choral, which introduced...
Seattle may jolt electric rates due to high demand as state pushes electrification
(The Center Square) – The City of Seattle is expecting rates for City Light customers to rise 5.4% next year due to increasing demand, extreme weather, and impacts of low-water flow on hydroelectric generation capacity, even as the state continues to push for a total transition to clean energy.
Tacoma Police Search for Suspect in Attempted Murder of School Patrol Officer
The Tacoma Police Department is currently on the hunt for an individual involved in a shooting that targeted a school patrol officer. According to a report from KOMO News, the incident took place on the afternoon of July 18, in the parking lot of the Tacoma Public Schools office on South 8th St. Security cameras captured footage of a silver SUV slowly approaching an occupied, marked Tacoma School Patrol vehicle, before a shooter disembarked and fired a single shot narrowly missing the officer.
Mercantile to open second Wenatchee Avenue location in August
WENATCHEE — Mercantile, a local co-working space company, is expanding with a second location on Wenatchee Avenue. Mercantile first opened its doors in 2019 at the Ellis-Forde building at 14 N. Wenatchee Avenue with 21 office spaces. The company has been well-received since its launch, leading owners Rick and Cory Wray and Jeff and Heather Ostenson to open a second location.
Loomis provides tips on catching Lake Wenatchee sockeye
As we mentioned yesterday, the Lake Wenatchee sockeye season will open Monday morning…. NCWLIFE Channel’s Eric Granstrom caught up with Mack’s Lure Company’s Bobby Loomis to talk about sockeye fishing and trying to keep fisherman stocked up heading into Monday…. Fishing opens at dawn Monday with a...
Kroger-Albertsons merger about to hit headwinds
It’s been nine months since Kroger and Albertson’s announced plans to merge, but the likelihood of it actually happening is fading, said local leaders of United Food and Commercial Workers in a July 11 press conference via Zoom. The merger is opposed by a coalition of over 100...
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