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Snohomish County ag on the rise |
02/22/2009 |
| The number of farmers working and living in Snohomish County increased 6 percent while land farmed increased 12 percent, according to the recent agriculture census conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). |
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Replacing 49 concrete panels |
02/21/2009 |
| WSDOT contractor crews are working to replace 49 concrete panels on northbound I-5 just south of Downtown Seattle. |
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Snohomish Police Blotter |
02/20/2009 |
| When a Snohomish Police officer made a routine traffic stop on the 1200 block of 5th Street and contacted the driver, there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the inside of the vehicle. |
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Free HIV testing to Black Americans |
02/19/2009 |
| Snohomish Health District will translate awareness into action on Monday, Feb. 23, by offering free HIV testing to Black Americans who are at risk for HIV infection. |
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Snohomish County Solid-waste Rate Increase |
02/19/2009 |
| For the first time since 1992, Snohomish County solid-waste rates for the disposal of garbage at transfer stations will increase. To offset this increase, rates on other solid-waste services have been reduced or made free. |
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Building and Development Economic Summit |
02/19/2009 |
| Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, the Master Builders Association and the Commercial Brokers Association will host a free Building and Development Economic Summit to reignite a stagnating industry throughout the Puget Sound region. |
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First 777 Freighter |
02/19/2009 |
| Boeing today celebrated the delivery of the company's first 777 Freighter to launch customer Air France in a ceremony at the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour near Paine Field. |
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Belt-tightening Measures |
02/19/2009 |
| Gov. Christine Gregoire today signed Senate Bill 5460, which imposes belt-tightening measures across state government, and House Bill 1694, which takes early action to reduce spending during the current fiscal year.
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Scam Alert |
02/19/2009 |
| The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a scam alert today to small businesses, warning them not to respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the SBA asking for bank account information in order to qualify them for federal tax rebates. |
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Keep the promise on Highway 522 |
02/17/2009 |
| What does the proposed Highway 522 expansion between Monroe and Maltby have to do with the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle? Unfortunately, everything if Gov. Gregoire has her way. |
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Committee passes 'job killer' bill |
02/17/2009 |
| House Ecology and Parks Committee passes 'job killer' cap and trade bill. The House Ecology and Parks Committee passed House Bill 1819 today, the so-called cap and trade legislation.
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Certificate of Appreciation |
02/17/2009 |
| The Snohomish Earl Winehart Post 96 of the American Legion presented the City with a Certificate of Appreciation on February 10 for the work of planning staff in helping the organization find the most cost-effective means to provide disabled access to their historic building on First Street. |
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Hope asks public for help |
02/17/2009 |
| Rep. Mike Hope, R-Lake Stevens, today asked his constituents to contact the chair of the House Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee to schedule a hearing this week for House Bill 1724, also known as Eryk's Law. |
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Snohomish Neighborhood Coalition |
02/17/2009 |
| There will be a SNC board and Communities That Care (CTC) meeting at the Boys and Girls Club on Monday evening, February 23, 2009. |
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Snohomish County Explosion Training Camp |
02/17/2009 |
| Training camp starts this week for upcoming 2009 season. The Camp will runs from Feb. 20th through March 16th and will be exciting for the players trying out. |
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Recession Pitfalls to Avoid |
02/17/2009 |
| Entrepreneurs face challenges on many fronts, including lower consumer spending, rising unemployment and tightening credit. By acting quickly and decisively to protect their business today, both business owners and managers can make it through the recession with a profitable business. |
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Forest Stewardship in Snohomish County |
02/17/2009 |
| Forest Stewardship course helps small woodland owners attract more wildlife while reducing property taxes. |
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Grants and Micro-Loans Available to Farmers. |
02/16/2009 |
| March 9 deadline. HumanLinks Foundation, a WA state non-profit, is funding two new programs that will provide immediate financial support to local farmers. The first program is a grant program for those farmers that were impacted by the recent floods. |
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Spending Bill will be Signed in Denver |
02/15/2009 |
| The United States is facing its deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression, one that calls
for swift, bold action. The goals of this legislation are the same as they have been from day one: to strengthen the economy now and invest in our country's future.
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Snohomish Police Department Blotter |
02/14/2009 |
| On the 1600 block of Bonneville Avenue a routine check came back to a suspended drivers license. Driver was pulled over and placed under arrest. |
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(FEMA) Individual Assistance |
02/13/2009 |
| Snohomish County residents suffering damage or losses related to flooding between Jan. 6 and 16 are reminded to contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for individual assistance. |
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Restriction on credit card interest |
02/12/2009 |
| As job losses mount and family finances tighten, Rep. Kirk Pearson today announced his measure, House Bill 2195, to revive Washington's restrictions on credit card interest rates. |
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'Child-safe Internet' bill |
02/11/2009 |
| Emphasizing the need to address the newest high-tech ways child sex predators use to lure their victims, Rep. Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, joined with state Attorney General Rob McKenna to sponsor House Bill 1247. |
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SBA Stands Ready |
02/10/2009 |
| SBA Stands Ready to Assist Snohomish Victims of
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding. The U.S. Small Business Administration has low interest loans available to assist businesses that have
been affected by the severe winter storms and
flooding. |
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What's Happening in Snohomish |
02/09/2009 |
| Historic Downtown Snohomish $400 Valentine Getaway Drawing: February 13, 4:00 p.m. @ the Visitor Information Center, 1301 First Street, Snohomish. |
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Future for the "Mixed Use" Neighborhood |
02/09/2009 |
| The City of Snohomish Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee conducted a joint workshop to discuss the future for the "Mixed Use" Neighborhood. |
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Mediation Failure |
02/08/2009 |
| The three-party mediation between the City of Snohomish, City of Lake Stevens, and Snohomish County ended on January 30th without success. |
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Volunteer Cleanup |
02/07/2009 |
| A volunteer cleanup event is planned for Saturday, February 7, to assist property owners and others with debris clean-up from the floods that ravaged the Snohomish and Pilchuck Rivers in January. |
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Hope Proposes Economic Stimulus Proposals |
02/06/2009 |
| Looking to encourage consumer spending in a tough economy, Snohomish Legislative District 44 Rep. Mike Hope, R-Lake Stevens, today introduced a package of five economic stimulus bills. |
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Animal Cruelty |
02/06/2009 |
| The Snohomish Police Department has delivered the completed investigation into the animal cruelty case that began in early December 2008 to the Snohomish County Prosecutor. |
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Glacier Peak Grizzlies Invite Elementary Students |
02/07/2009 |
| Snohomish Glacier Peak Grizzlies invited elementary kids to come watch how a younger, smaller team can win against a larger, older team, Lynnwood. |
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X-52 Sustained Enforcement |
02/06/2009 |
| Snohomish County will join King, Skagit, Island and Whatcom counties for a Washington Traffic Safety Commissions X-52 Sustained Enforcement traffic-safety emphasis patrol. |
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Cleanup Assistance |
02/06/2009 |
| Snohomish County Public Works and Emergency Management staff will help flood victims clear remaining debris from their property during two volunteer Neighbor to Neighbor Flood Debris Cleanup events. |
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Polytechnic University for Snohomish County |
02/05/2009 |
| Senator Steve Hobbs' Senate Bill 5106, regarding a polytechnic university for Snohomish County, will be heard tomorrow at the State Capitol in Olympia. |
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Commercial air at Paine Field |
02/04/2009 |
| "Through their action this morning, the County Council provided a clear course, directing my office to remove all remaining barriers to commercial air while also negotiating the terms of a county built and owned terminal at Paine Field for councils final review and consideration. |
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Interactive Budget Calculator |
02/03/2009 |
| Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced the addition of an interactive budget calculator to her Web site, which will allow citizens the opportunity to develop a state budget.
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Waived Fees for Residents and Business Owners |
02/02/2009 |
| The Snohomish County Council approved emergency ordinance 09-006, which waives fees for residents, business owners, and public agencies faced with repairs from the storms of December and January. |
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National Burn Awareness Week |
02/01/2009 |
| During National Burn Awareness Week (February 1-7), Safe Kids Snohomish County reminds parents and caregivers that fire is just one cause of burn injuries - children can also be seriously injured by hot foods and beverages, heating appliances, hot pots and pans, electrical currents and chemicals. |
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Production Resumes on Boeing 787 |
02/01/2009 |
| This airplane, designated ZA005, is the first to be powered with General Electric GEnx engines. The major assemblies were loaded in final body join over the past several days. The fuselage and wing joins occur simultaneously. |
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Snohomish Police Blotter |
02/01/2009 |
| Snohomish Police Department - Police Blotter - 01/23/ to 01/30. Officers conducted a routine traffic stop at the 900 block of Ave D. Drivers license check of subject resulted in a warrant arrest. |
