Two bodies recovered from boating accident in Possession Sound
EVERETT—Two bodies, a male in his 60’s, and his female co-worker, in her 40’s, were recovered from a boating accident in Possession Sound over the weekend. The male’s son, 20’s, was also reported missing, but his body has yet to be recovered. The 26-foot shrimping boat was reported to begin taking on water during a […]
How one child’s compassion led to a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough
SNOHOMISH—Boston Divito, Little Cedars Elementary School student, saw a troubling sight on the playground back in December; a few of his classmates were abusing a Garter Snake who had emerged from hibernation to bask. The students were stomping on the snake, severely injuring the reptile when Boston intervened – standing up to the bullies, informing […]
WADOH investigating possible first human case of avian influenza
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced on Sunday, October 20, that four agricultural workers tested presumptively positive for avian influenza (H5 virus) after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County. The individuals experienced mild symptoms and have been provided with antiviral medication. Testing of additional individuals on the […]
Hurricane Milton intensifies to Category 5 within 24 hours
FLORIDA—Hurricane Milton has intensified to a powerful Category 5, the National Hurricane Center reports, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph moving east-southeast at 9 mph and a minimum central pressure is 925 millibars (27.32 inches) based on Air Force Reserve dropsonde data. As of the 10 a.m. EST advisory, Hurricane Milton is expected to […]
Port of Everett earns two new prestigious international awards
EVERETT—The Port of Everett has earned international recognition for two of its major economic and environmental projects, receiving two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a national non-profit organization that leads the future of economic development as an essential, valued profession that fosters […]
Public uproar over rezoning of business park to high-density housing in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO—At the end of Harbour Heights Parkway in Mukilteo lies the Harbour Pointe Tech Center, where the property may soon be rezoned for a proposed 275-unit Multifamily Residential housing project. However, in keeping with the Mukilteo tradition of opposing high-density, some residents have concerns. The Harbour Pointe Tech Center property is currently zoned as a […]
No end in sight for Washington’s battle against invasive green crabs
Invasive European green crabs have likely found a lasting home in Washington’s coastal waters and parts of Puget Sound. The question now is whether the state can pinch down hard enough on the aquatic pests to prevent serious harm to native wildlife, shoreline ecosystems, and the commercial shellfish industry. Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, […]
Inslee proclaims Law Enforcement Recognition Week
OLYMPIA—For their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty or for their distinguished exceptional meritorious conduct, 22 law enforcement officers were recognized on Friday, May 3, at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial and Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony. “I want to say thanks for just being there in those moments of extreme danger and […]
Washington Farm Bureau names Van De Wege Legislator of Year
OLYMPIA—Senator Kevin Van De Wege (D-Lake Sutherland) has been named Legislator of the Year by the Washington State Farm Bureau in recognition of his work in support of farm and ranch families across Washington state. Van De Wege, who chairs the Senate Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks Committee, has served on natural resource committees […]
Lawmakers pass legislation that would prohibit octopus farming in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 4, 2024—Both the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives passed HB 1153 last month that, if signed by Governor Jay Inslee, will prevent octopus farming in Washington State. Currently Washington State does not have any octopus farms, but this bill would prohibit the creation of one. It would not impact commercial […]
