Statewide bill introduced to outlaw public drug use exposure of fentanyl and meth
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LAKE STEVENS—House Bill 2002 would make it a gross misdemeanor—or a class C felony if a minor is involved—to knowingly or intentionally exhale the smoke of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or their derivatives in a public space within 10 feet of another person, or within an enclosed public space with another person. The landmark bill, introduced by […]
Five things we learned about Alzheimer’s disease and treatment in 2023
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This year was a landmark year for Alzheimer’s disease research, including advancements in treatment, risk factors and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In this new era of Alzheimer’s treatments, below are five significant discoveries from 2023: Three newly approved treatments for Alzheimer’s, with a fourth on the way In July 2023, the U.S. Food […]
Public invited to swearing-in of Edmonds Mayor-Elect Mike Rosen
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EDMONDS—The public is invited to the swearing-in of Edmonds Mayor-Elect Mike Rosen for 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, at the Asian Service Center located at 22727 Hwy 99 in Edmonds. A reception hosted by the Asian Service Center will immediately follow the ceremony. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell will administer Rosen’s oath to office. For […]
WEA partners with advocacy groups to condemn anti-tax ballot initiatives
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SEATTLE—The Washington Education Association along with advocacy groups Invest In WA Now and Children’s Alliance warn that two anti-tax ballot initiatives turned in by citizen action group Let’s Go Washington last week, will not only defund paid family leave and long-term care, but will also defund the state’s Education Legacy Trust Account by $900 million. “These […]
Public invited to opening of Lake Serene Fire Station in Lynnwood
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South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, January 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, located at 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Drop by the fire station any time during this free event for fun activities including: Free bike helmets will also be available while supplies last. […]
Community Transit New Year’s bus service, everyone rides free
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Snohomish County, Wash.—Community Transit will operate on Sunday schedules during the New Year’s holidays. Riders are advised to plan their trip and check schedules in advance or contact Customer Care at (425) 353-RIDE (7433) or riders@commtrans.org for help before the holidays. Sunday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) Monday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day): Community Transit provides […]
Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA welcomes new Executive Director
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MONROE—The Monroe/Sky Valley Family YMCA is excited to announce its new Executive Director, Anthony Schmidt, who brings nearly 15 years of YMCA experience to Monroe, with extensive work in membership and programs. He has spent all of his Y career at the Marysville Family YMCA, with a brief stint as interim executive director in Monroe […]
Online reservations now open for Governor’s Mansion commemorative tours
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OLYMPIA — Online reservations are now open for tours of the Governor’s Mansion commemorating the 115th anniversary of the Mansion’s first housewarming event. The Governor’s Mansion was completed in December 1908. In January 1909, two housewarming ceremonies were held – one for the public and one for the Legislature and state officers. In honor of […]
Letter-to-Editor: Christmas Trees from around the world
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The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, D.C., is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. schoolchildren. Encircling evergreens in the ‘Pathway of Peace’ represent the 50 U.S. states. The world’s largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy ‘s Umbria region. Composed of about […]
Bills to modernize national weather alert system passes Senate
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio Modernization Act (NWR Modernization Act) and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio alert system, both passed the U. S. Senate on December 18 unanimously and how heads to the House for vote. U.S. […]