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$1.6 million in Scholarships to learn a trade in Washington.
I don't know about you, but in my family when I was a kid, the goal was always to go to college. Both of my parents were college educated. All of my siblings went to college, I was the youngest in my family, and I was expected to go to college as well. I went to what is now called Central Washington University. (Back then, it was State College.)
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...
100 human-caused wildfires since June; lightning in forecast for record dry forests
Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region. “We’re entering a very dangerous time period in the Pacific Northwest wildfire season,” said Ed Hiatt, Pacific Northwest Assistant Fire Director for Operations. “Mother Nature turned on the oven for a week in local forests and now we’re preparing for the...
Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145
Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Well, you’re not alone. It happens every day all over the ferry system. Now the Washington State Patrol (WSP) is cracking down. “There will be some emphasis patrols this summer with some of...
Smoke, Sweat, and Tears: 5 Tiny Tweaks to Keep You Healthy During Fire Season
People look forward to summer. You may be one of them. Families in the Evergreen State plan early for outdoor activities that include picnics, reunions, sports, boating, camping, barbecuing, and loads of water activities in swimming pools, rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean. Sadly, nothing ends the fun as quickly as a wildfire, or the smoke that emanates from them.
Economic Development Commission to meet at Hwy 99 Neighborhood Office July 17
The Edmonds Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the city’s Highway 99 Neighborhood Office, 23632 Highway 99, Ste. I (next to Safeway), Edmonds. The meeting will be in a hybrid format and y0u can also attend via Zoom at this...
Public invited to July 18 swearing-in ceremony for Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Neil Weiss
Edmonds Municipal Court is inviting the community to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Judge Neil Weiss at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18. The event will be in municipal court, located inside the Public Safety Complex at 250 5th Ave. N., Edmonds. The ceremon is also viewable remotely via the court’s Zoom platform at https://zoom.us/j/4257710210 or by visiting the Edmonds Municipal Court website for remote hearings.
FREE Ice Cream for first 200 to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28
FREE Ice Cream will be given out to the first 200 people to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns to the Garden that Sunday from 11 a. m. – 2 p.m. The Guest Speaker will be Marianne Binetti,...
City of Edmonds public works director resigns
City of Edmonds Director of Public Works Oscar Antillon has resigned his role with the City of Edmonds effective immediately, the city announced Monday. Antillion stated a desire to be able to focus on spending more time with his family as a main reason for his decision to resign, the city said.
Port of Everett delivers expansion pitch, Eagle Scouts honored during July 11 city council meeting
The Mountlake Terrace City Council received a presentation on the Port of Everett expansion from Port Government Affairs Manager Adam LeMieux during its July 11 meeting. Resolution 1220 proposes new boundaries that would include all of Snohomish County, except for the City of Edmonds, Port of Edmonds, Town of Woodway, Point Wells and Esperance. The resulting taxes would be $0.188 per $1,000, which LeMieux said was about $100 per year on a $500,000 property value and is not collected from tribal trust lands.
Mountlake Terrace City Council cuts the ribbon for 66th Avenue West project
The Mountlake Terrace City Council cut the ribbon on July 11 for the much-anticipated revamped 66th Avenue West. The street’s travelers experienced occasional traffic shutdowns from February to May as the city replaced the pavement. The most time-consuming work was completed months ahead of schedule due to good planning and weather.
Second Sketcher Fest coming to Edmonds July 19-21
Last summer, Edmonds was the location of the first Sketcher Fest, an international festival focused on travel sketchbooks. The event caters to artists and instructors dedicated to on-location sketching. This enthusiastic group will be coming again soon for the second expanded Sketcher Fest 2024. Sketcher Fest Edmonds is the brainchild...
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.
State eyes new youth detention facility for offenders with 'severe mental health and behavioral health needs' amid strain at Green Hill School
The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) plans to open a new medium security facility with up to 16 beds in unincorporated “urban” Pierce County to house young
Kent Police seek public’s help to find woman missing since 2009
Kent Police released a sketch of what Alyssa McLemore might look like now in an effort to find the Kent woman missing since 2009. McLemore was 21 when she disappeared over 15 years ago on April 9, 2009. She was 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 130 pounds at the time she disappeared. Her hair is naturally black but she was known to sometimes bleach her hair, according to Kent Police. She had a 3-year-old child when she disappeared.
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