The lumpy crossing place
We are in a weird time. Take a deep breath… The people of Northern Ireland have a phrase for this kind of challenging time. They might refer to it as a Correymeela which means, The Lumpy Crossing Place. The landscape is shifting, the map is changing, the weather is mixed with an 80% chance of […]
Denmark ends restrictions and Japan approves Ronapreve to treat COVID
Denmark’s government makes good on its promise to remove strict COVID measures when no longer necessary. On September 10, the country’s coronavirus passport program is set to expire, and the Danish government doesn’t plan to renew it. Meanwhile, in Japan, the delta variant forces the health ministry to find new ways to alleviate overcrowded hospitals. […]
Will the vaccine mandate for state employees lead to a staffing shortage post-October 18?
Gov. Inslee’s recent proclamation requires all employees of state agencies to be fully vaccinated by October 18 or face termination. As some emergency servicemen and women struggle to choose between termination or vaccination, will there be a staffing shortage come October? Every employee of a Washington state agency mandated to be vaccinated Two weeks ago, […]
King County Sheriff’s Office leaks vaccination status of officers
The Dori Monson Show broke news yesterday that a chief with the King County Sheriff’s office “has posted to the King County Intranet all King County Sheriff’s officers’ names and vaccination status.” This news comes on the heels of a similar story that broke yesterday about a Tacoma university leaking the names and email addresses […]
National PTA event emphasizes safe protocols for reopening schools
In a September 1st Facebook event hosted by the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the CDC Foundation, a lineup of experts discussed the effects of COVID-19 on education and how educators can ensure safe practices as schools reopen across the country. Hosted by NBC News’ Kate Snow, the event, referred to as a “back […]
ESD opens “Woodway Center” new school for kindergarteners
EDMONDS, Wash., September 3, 2021 — Class is in session for kindergartners and preschoolers at Edmonds School District’s new school called “Woodway Center.” The school is home to children who live in the Sherwood and Westgate boundaries and will facilitate Kindergarten, Developmental Kindergarten, Developmental Preschool, and ECEAP classes. According to Woodway Center’s website, the school […]
A Tacoma university leaks names of unvaccinated students
TACOMA, Wash., September 3, 2021 — Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) leaked the names of their unvaccinated students. An email sent to individuals who qualified for vaccination exemptions included the names and email addresses of all other recipients of the same email. The identities of more than 160 unvaccinated students were publicly shared. The email sent […]
Afghanistan: An end to the United States’ longest war
KABUL, Afghanistan – The last U.S. military plane departed Afghanistan on Monday night, officially ending the longest war in U.S. history while Taliban fighters celebrated driving out the world’s most powerful military from one of the world’s poorest countries. The Taliban, who governed the country under a radical interpretation of Islamic law from 1996 to […]
Pedestrian safety campaign begins in Edmonds and Lynnwood
The Edmonds Police Department, Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire and Snohomish County Target Zero are teaming up to focus on safety in busy corridors where car-pedestrian collisions are on the rise. This special emphasis will take place in five zones where police and fire have seen an increase in pedestrian crashes and near misses: […]
Annual Harvest of Hope Silent Auction & Fundraiser
EVERETT, Wash., September 2, 2021 — Hand in Hand hosts our Annual Harvest of Hope Silent Auction & Fundraiser at Boxcar Park in Everett on Friday, September 10th. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. We will share inspiring stories of hope, faithfulness, and compassion. Guests will be treated to […]
