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Green Jobs and Climate Action legislative package |
03/18/2009 |
| Christine Gregoire this morning testified before the state House Committee on Ecology & Parks, urging legislators to move forward with her comprehensive Green Jobs and Climate Action legislative package. |
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Recession batters clean-energy industry |
03/17/2009 |
| The Wall Street Journal reports the recession "has whacked" the clean-energy industry "in two ways: It has prompted investors to pull back their capital, and it has reversed the rapid run-up in energy prices that for the past few years was fueling much of the industry's growth." |
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LABOR AGENDA |
03/17/2009 |
| Business groups continue efforts to fight card check. The New York Times reports, Business and organized labor unleashed what each called its biggest lobbying effort in history on Tuesday as Democrats in the House and Senate introduced legislation that would make it far easier for workers to unionize. Their target: a handful of moderate Democrats and Arlen Specter, Republican of Pennsylvania. |
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Funding for Granite Falls route |
03/17/2009 |
| With the recent passage of the federal Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Bill and final adoption of the Puget Sound Regional Councils (PSRC) federal economic recovery project list, Snohomish County has secured enough money to complete the Granite Falls Alternate Route project. |
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US Chamber of Commerce Update |
03/16/2009 |
| Hours after calling for reforms to the earmark process, President Obama signed a spending bill that contains some 9,000 earmarked projects described by critics as pork-barrel spending. |
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Edmonds woman makes a difference |
03/16/2009 |
| An Edmonds woman shows courage in the face of a debilitating disease. "I used to think our legislators didn't listen to the seemingly small problems of the everyday citizen, NOT TRUE" said Lois Fink. |
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Monroe Chamber of Commerce Awards |
03/15/2009 |
| The 18th Annual Monroe Chamber of Commerce Awards ceremony honoring Monroe businesses, citizens and volunteers will be held Wednesday, April 8th at 7:00pm. |
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Office of the State Fire Marshal |
03/15/2009 |
| In the first 71-days of 2009, there have already been 18 confirmed fire fatalities reported to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. This is a 157% increase compared to the same period last year. |
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Signal is Operational |
03/15/2009 |
| Snohomish has a new traffic light,as of the morning of March 12, 2009 the new traffic signals for the Second Street and Avenue A intersection have been energized and are fully functioning. |
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Snow began falling |
03/15/2009 |
| Snow began falling in parts of King and Snohomish County early Sunday morning, and by 9 a.m. was being reported in multiple locations particularly in the higher hills. |
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Snohomish Bikini Football |
03/15/2009 |
| Snohomish is the home to the NEW World Bikini Sports League. TWBSL League Headquarters
at 1024 First Street Snohomish brings needed business to the downtown district. |
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Troopers from all over Snohomish |
03/15/2009 |
| Troopers from all over Snohomish, King, Kitsap, and Pierce Counties will be out in strength searching for St. Patrick's Day revelers who drive dangerously. From Friday, March 13 through Tuesday March 17, troopers will patrol the roadways and remove drivers who speed, drive after drinking or taking drugs, or break other traffic laws. |
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$500,000 for wastewater system upgrade |
03/15/2009 |
| The City of Snohomish will be receiving an additional $500,000 grant for its wastewater system upgrade. The funds were included in the federal appropriations bill signed into law by President Obama on March 11. |
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Eryk's Law approved by House |
03/15/2009 |
| Eryk's Law, first introduced and co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Hope, R-Lake Stevens, was passed today off the floor of the House of Representatives. Eryk's Law (House Bill 2279) was heard and voted out of the public safety committee just Friday, March 6. It was approved by the full House 96-0. |
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Mandatory Costly Restroom Improvements |
03/15/2009 |
| HB 1138 - 2009-10 Although probably well intentioned, this bill is another that leaves the enforcement to local government, leaves small businesses with restrooms in storage rooms vulnerable to liability issues and also may lead to mandatory costly restroom improvements. |
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Snohomish Police Blotter |
03/14/2009 |
| Snohomish Police During a routine traffic stop officers asked for the drivers information. When the driver rolled down the window a strong odor of marijuana was coming from the car. The driver and the passenger were placed under arrest.
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Plan for minor delays on eastbound US 2 |
03/14/2009 |
| Drivers should plan for minor delays on eastbound US 2 between I-5 and SR 204 as crews restripe the roadway and relocate barrier over the next two weekends. |
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SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge |
03/14/2009 |
| If you have questions and concerns about the upcoming closure of the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge, but havent had time to attend a presentation in your area, dont worry the next one is easier to get to than you think.
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Revenue Stabilization Fund |
03/13/2009 |
| Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has approved an ordinance creating a General Fund Revenue Stabilization Fund, commonly referred to as a Rainy Day Reserve Fund. |
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Handmade Toy Alliance |
03/13/2009 |
| The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) applauds Congress and President Obamas funding of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as part of the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 signed into law yesterday. |
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Old fashioned customer service |
03/11/2009 |
| PlumbStar marks its 5th year in business: Lake Stevens owner served well by both college degree AND trade skill. |
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QUARTERLY TOURISM FORUM |
03/11/2009 |
| For companies, resistance to social media is futile. Millions of people are creating content for the social Web. Your competitors are already there. Your customers have been there for a long time. If your business isn't putting itself out there, it ought to be. Business Week |
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Annual Transition Resource Fair |
03/11/2009 |
| The Snohomish County Transition Council and Everett Public Schools will be sponsoring the 12th Annual Transition Resource Fair on Thursday, March 26, at Cascade High School in Everett. |
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Direct Etihad flight at Sea-Tac |
03/11/2009 |
| Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, while traveling through the United Arab Emirates on a trade mission, has met with Etihad Airways officials to discuss establishing a direct flight between Abu Dhabi and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac). |
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Complaints against their insurance companies |
03/11/2009 |
| The top three reasons consumers filed formal complaints against their insurance companies in 2008 were unsatisfactory settlement offers, claims denials, and delays, according to Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. |
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Drop Shipping |
03/11/2009 |
| With inventory costs soaring for firms, financing more difficult and many individuals starting their home-based businesses, drop shipping is the answer to building up their sales quickly and at minimum cost. |
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Uncertain Times |
03/10/2009 |
| Uncertain times call for creative solutions. Several Snohomish residents, like Sandra Baer, are participating in a 'do-it-yourself' Get Organized, Get Styled! workshop at Uppercase Books. |
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All American Girl Turns 50 |
03/09/2009 |
| Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parody of the doll and her lifestyle. |
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Federal Issues Update |
03/09/2009 |
| Business groups oppose Obama's budget after supporting Stimulus. Bloomberg News reports on the many business groups that issued statements criticizing the Presidents $3.55 trillion budget proposal, which would raise taxes on businesses to boost domestic spending and lay plans for a health-care system overhaul. |
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Global Warming in Snohomish |
03/09/2009 |
| With 3 inches snow on the ground and still falling, Snohomish residents wonder where the global warming is. At 2pm, SR9 was stopped going north bound and several cars spun-out. |
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Cold Weather Shelter Central Snohomish Co. |
03/09/2009 |
| Cold Weather Shelter for Everett & Central Snohomish Co. Open Tonight at 8:30 PM. This is a very limited service emergency shelter that operates only during periods of extremely cold weather, in partnership and support of the year-round ministry and service of the Everett Gospel Mission. |
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Sirens for the week of March 2nd through 8th |
03/09/2009 |
| Snohomish County Fire District 7 responded to 85 calls the week of March 2nd through 8th. March 8th Snohomish Fire District 7 responded to a garage fire in the 22600 block of 95th Ave. SE. |
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29th Annual Snohomish Easter Parade |
03/09/2009 |
| 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: Bickford Ford Mercury; Sunrise Senior Living; Snohomish Kiwanis; Gilpin Realty and L & B Auto Repair. |
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Doctors or Guns? |
03/09/2009 |
| Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand. |
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Snohomish Shop Local Campaign |
03/08/2009 |
| Community leaders, businesses, farms, and nonprofits in the City of Snohomish have launched "Shop Snohomish," a shop local campaign to help support Snohomish businesses and the local economy. |
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City of Snohomish Ave A Signal |
03/08/2009 |
| City of Snohomish Second Street and Avenue A Intersection Work Notification Update: NO ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED. The progress has been much better than expected.
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No Foul Play In The Disappearance |
03/08/2009 |
| The Washington State Patrol has completed the investigation of the disappearance of Lynn Stafford-Yilmaz on January 13, 2009. |
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Snohomish Business - Public Safety |
03/08/2009 |
| Snohomish to hold a town hall meeting with Police Chief John Turner to ask questions about the Snohomish Motorcycle Show. Particularly the loss of reciprocal manpower, formally donated by the County Sherriffs Department as well as other law enforcement jurisdictions, resulted in requiring the increased payment for security. |
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Iran has crossed the threshold |
03/08/2009 |
| Iran has crossed a major technological threshold in its nuclear program - one that means it likely can make a nuclear bomb, according to Israel's top intelligence official. |
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Committed to Changing the CPSIA |
03/08/2009 |
| Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) continue their vehement efforts to make common sense changes to this broad reaching legislation that has done little to improve safety in children's products. |
