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Peter Ali Encore Fundraising Concert |
04/02/2009 |
| Sat, Apr 4, 7:30 pm Peter Ali Encore Fundraising Concert with Swil Kanim and Special Guest Performers at Thumbnail Theater.
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1st Annual Wedding Showcase Tour |
04/02/2009 |
| 1st Annual Snohomish Wedding Showcase Tour on Sunday, May 17 from Noon to 6pm. Brides, Grooms, and the entire wedding party can visit a variety of distinct venues around historic Snohomish and visit the many professionals who offer merchandise and services for your special day.
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Funding opportunities for artists |
04/02/2009 |
| Funding opportunities for artists in the NMAI Artist Leadership program and the Emerging Artist progam for college and high school Native artists. |
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Indian Home Loan Program |
04/02/2009 |
| Due to the unique status of Indian lands, Native American home-ownership is an underserved market. Established in 1992, the Indian Home Loan Program is a mortgage product specifically designed to offer home-ownership, rehabilitation opportunities, and improve access to capital for eligible Native American individuals and families. |
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Crews will close lanes on eastbound US 2 |
04/02/2009 |
| Crews will close lanes on eastbound US 2 between I-5 and SR 204 on Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5, to install new signs and striping. On Monday afternoon, WSDOT will open the right shoulder of the eastbound trestle to traffic. |
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Snohomish County Fire District 7 |
04/02/2009 |
| At 5:47 a.m., Snohomish County Fire District 7 responded to a report of an electrical fire in the 6200 block of 234th St. SE in Woodinville. Upon arrival, crews found an electrical fire contained to the conduit and electrical panels of the metal commercial structure. |
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Snohomish is facing severe transportation safety |
04/02/2009 |
| The Snohomish Chamber of Commerce is excited that the state senate has included the state route number 9 Snohomish river bridge replacement project in the State Transportation proposed budget. Funding for the environmental planning process and preparing the final project design is the first step in solving a key issue for SR 9 traffic. |
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North Snohomish ball park |
04/01/2009 |
| This year we are implementing a new and exciting program of business marketing opportunities at the North Snohomish ball park. Any business can choose from a variety of advertising signs. |
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New DSHS Head |
04/01/2009 |
| Gregoire named Susan N. Dreyfus, a Wisconsin executive with more than a dozen years of leadership experience in both the private and public health sectors, to head Washingtons Department of Social and Health Services. Her annual salary is $163,056.
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General Fund shortfall |
04/01/2009 |
| Snohomish County will begin making reductions to eliminate a General Fund shortfall through two ordinances approved Monday morning.
The ordinances, submitted by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon to the County Council last week, address the need to reduce the General Fund budget by about $6.75 million.
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Studded tires this season |
03/31/2009 |
| The last day drivers can legally use studded tires this season in Washington is Tuesday, March 31. We looked at the weather forecasts for the first two weeks of April. Based on what were seeing, the likelihood of significant ice concerns on a majority of Washington state routes is minimal, said Chris Christopher, WSDOT Director of Maintenance Operations. We also consulted with our colleagues in Oregon and they are keeping the April 1 deadline as well. |
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Snohomish Fire District 7 Fire Sirens |
03/31/2009 |
| At 3:18 p.m., Snohomish Fire District 7 responded to a vehicle collision at 212th St. SE and 39th Ave. SE. One patient was transported to a local hospital. |
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Mike Hope to attend family funeral |
03/30/2009 |
| Rep. Mike Hope, R-Lake Stevens, will be traveling to Boise, Idaho to attend the funeral of his grandmother, who passed away Friday, March 27. As a result, he will miss three legislative days this week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. |
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Community Breakfast |
03/29/2009 |
| On March 16, 2009, while attending the annual conference of the American Society on Aging/National Council on Aging, I listened to actor and President of the Erascism Foundation (which is focused on planting positive seeds of tolerance and cultural awareness in children), Louis Gossett, Jr. |
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Fire District 7 Receives Donation |
03/26/2009 |
| At its March 16 meeting, the Mill Creek Lions Club presented Snohomish County Fire District 7 with a $250 check. The donation will go towards a new smoke machine for use with Fire District 7s Fire Safety House. |
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Senior Affordable Housing Project |
03/29/2009 |
| Community leaders joined with the Snohomish Affordable Housing Group (SAHG) on March 25 to break ground for construction of the new 21-unit Senior Affordable Housing Project adjacent to the new Snohomish Senior Center. |
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Snohomish Wedding Showcase Tour |
03/29/2009 |
| The newly formed Snohomish Wedding Guild says that at least nine of these venues will be participating in their 1st Annual Snohomish Wedding Showcase Tour on Sunday, May 17 from Noon to 6pm. |
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Economic scams |
03/28/2009 |
| The worst economic downturn in generations has created a perfect storm of financial shocks: evaporating investments, foreclosures and job losses. To add insult to injury, a new generation of thieves increasingly targets the dwindling bank balances of struggling Washington residents. |
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Snohomish Police Blotter |
03/28/2009 |
| Snohomish Police responded to a male and female physically fighting. It was determined that the female half was the primary aggressor and was placed under arrest and booked into jail. |
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Snohomish-Eastside Rail Corridor |
03/28/2009 |
| A Snohomish Rail Station may some day be a reality if the Port of Seattle plans to purchase the Eastside Rail Corridor from BNSF Railway ever go forward. Because the northern terminus of this corridor extends across the Snohomish River into town, (a portion the port is not purchasing) the City Council established a citizen advisory committee last year to analyze how this may affect our City. |
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Inspection Improvement Project |
03/27/2009 |
| Snohomish Countys Inspection Improvement Project has been recognized with this years Best Use of Technology in the Government, Nonprofit or Educational Sector award by the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) as part of its 14th annual Industry Achievement Awards (IAAs). |
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Evergreen State Fair honorees |
03/26/2009 |
| Snohomish County has recognized Stan and Nancy Depner of Monroe as this year's Evergreen State Fair honorees. The annual fair will be held Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. |
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Tentative Agreement |
03/26/2009 |
| During a public meeting Monday, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced a tentative agreement with the county's largest union, which should avoid the need for General Fund employee layoffs in 2009. |
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29th Annual Snohomish Easter Parade |
03/26/2009 |
| The 29th Annual Snohomish Easter Parade will be held in downtown Snohomish on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. The Parade is organized by the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by: Sunrise Senior Living; Rowdy Rascals Toy Store; Gilpin Realty, L & B Auto Repair. First Heritage Bank, Home Depot, Kirk Williams, Primary Residential Mortgage and The Carnegie Foundation. |
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Future Business Leaders |
03/25/2009 |
| Snohomish High School's Future Business Leaders of America is putting the spotlight on Snohomish businesses. The organization is hosting a Snohomish business trade show on May 2, 2009 in the SHS commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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Spring Clean-Up in Snohomish |
03/24/2009 |
| Snohomish, WA& The annual City Wide "Spring Clean-Up in Snohomish" is Saturday April 4, 2009, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Spring Clean-Up is a cooperative partnership event sponsored by the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce, City of Snohomish, Works/Facilities departments, Snohomish Lions, Snohomish Kiwanis and Tillicum Kiwanis.
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Washington Unemployment |
03/22/2009 |
| It's the biggest one month jump in Washington since the 1980's. In February unemployment went up to 8.4% from 7.8% in January.
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Railroad Rehabilitation Loans |
03/22/2009 |
| The Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program provides direct federal loans and loan guarantees to finance development of railroad infrastructure.
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Where Have You Gone, Milton Friedman? |
03/21/2009 |
| The Nobel Prize-winning, free-market economist died in 2006. But Friedman was not only a brilliant theoretician, he was an articulate advocate for our free-enterprise system. President Reagan awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1988. |
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March 23 county budget update |
03/21/2009 |
| Snohomish County elected officials will host a public meeting Monday, March 23, to discuss financial constraints as well as proposals for addressing projected shortfalls in the 2009 county budget. |
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City Wide Spring Clean-Up |
03/21/2009 |
| The annual City Wide "Spring Clean-Up in Snohomish" is Saturday April 4, 2009, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. The Spring Clean-Up is a cooperative partnership event sponsored by the SnohomishChamber of Commerce, City of Snohomish Public Works/Facilities departments, Snohomish Lions, Snohomish Kiwanis, and Tillicum Kiwanis. |
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How to keep health insurance |
03/20/2009 |
| "If you're facing unemployment, the added stress of losing your employer-sponsored health insurance can be overwhelming," said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. "Call our Insurance Consumer Hotline at 1-800-562-6900. We can help you understand how to keep your coverage or shop for a new health plan." |
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Report on the Economic Forecast |
03/20/2009 |
| Today we received a report on the economic forecast for our state. This report gives us an idea of how well businesses are doing, where job losses are being reported, and how much tax revenue we have (or don't have) for the budget. |
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Useful Web sites |
03/20/2009 |
| I'm always on the lookout for useful Web sites, tools, software and products that benefit you. My friends consider me their trusted secret source for the latest and greatest productivity tools and resources. |
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Not a Routine Traffic Stop |
03/20/2009 |
| Snohomish Police Officers conducted a routine traffic stop which resulted in driver having a suspended license. When the officer asked the driver about her suspended license, the driver became very angry and denied she had a suspended license. Driver was placed under arrest. |
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Future Business Leaders of America |
03/20/2009 |
| Snohomish High School's Future Business Leaders of America is putting on a trade show to help local businesses get their names out there. We are holding the event on May 2, 2009 in the SHS commons and it will last from 10:00am to 2:00pm. |
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Survey of Washington students |
03/20/2009 |
| A new survey of Washington students shows most are making good choices about their health. Still, far too many regularly use alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and engage in risky behavior. |
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Disarm U.S. Pilots |
03/20/2009 |
| The Obama administration is taking steps quietly to shut down the program that qualifies commercial airline pilots to carry firearms in jetliner cockpits in order to ward off another 9/11-type attack. |
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Meet Steve Dana |
03/20/2009 |
| My name is Steve Dana, I own a restaurant in Snohomish called the The HUB in Snohomish www.thehubinsnohomish.com. My family moved to Snohomish in 1960 to run a small drive in restaurant and we are still at it. Even though my parents retired in 1985, my wife Noreen and I continue the tradition. Like most businesses, ours struggles to stay ahead in a difficult economy. |
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Plan for removing oil contamination |
03/19/2009 |
| A set of proposed changes to the existing cleanup plan for removing oil contamination from the soil and groundwater beneath the town of Skykomish would accelerate portions of the cleanup. The Department of Ecology (Ecology) seeks public comment on the revisions through April 21. |
