Grateful to this Stanwood couple for sharing their story with me. Patricia Cairus said the journey from homelessness to becoming a business and home owner feels surreal. “I still get goosebumps a little bit."
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🚀 Launching next Tuesday, May 9: THE WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD, a nonprofit news outlet providing the latest on Evergreen State policy and politics. Stay up to speed on what your state government is doing, subscribe to our free daily newsletter. #waleg https://t.co/Wu9robsCXh
Ah, just when I had cut-off day all figured out, WA Senate yanks vehicle pursuit bill to the floor and passes it. Looks like bills for tougher DUI law and barring traffic stops for fix-it ticket types issues won't pass. Assault weapon ban up soon in the House. #waleg
Lynnwood City Council member Joshua Binda is facing criticism from fellow council members for using City Hall to record a video about his speaking tour, for which he has been paid at least $12,750, @KaylaJ_Dunn reports.
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“Even if we jumped right back in, we wouldn’t have a single egg to sell until March 2024,” she said. “It’s a killer. How can anyone possibly withstand that?”
Big impacts for little farms @jacq_allison reports with @AnnaleighBarker
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This story by @JanicePods explores the nuances of the new pay transparency law. “Merely throwing in a pay range, however, won’t cut it,” one source said. “Employers should be prepared to explain the reasoning behind their range.”
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🧵 (1/8) Companies like @SoundPublishing are now required to post salary ranges in job postings thanks to a new pay transparency law. We’re grateful for the new law, but frustrated at the dismal starting wages and even lower pay for some existing @EverettHerald employees.
Tara and Scott Luckie dreamed of starting a farm. A WSU extension course helped them narrow down what they wanted to do and how to make it pencil. They love their shaggy Highland cattle, shot by new photographer @AnnaleighBarker on her first assignment!
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Ever been frustrated by job ads that don’t include the pay rate? A new Washington state law now requires most employers to provide a pay range in their job postings. The Everett Herald is working on a story Got a comment? @janicepods Or [email protected] or 425-339-3097
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All lanes on both directions of SR 92/Granite Falls Highway between Crooked Mile Road and 84th Street Northeast are closed for law enforcement activity. This is just west of Granite Falls.🚓
Please seek alternate routes at this time!
This 1,000-year-old Douglas fir off U.S. 2 is mostly undamaged after a vehicle crashed into it Friday. (The driver had a medical emergency and deputies gave the person a ride home.)
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Flood watch and wind advisory for Everett and Snohomish County today, writes @GoldsteinStreet with flood photos from @ogvanniphoto https://t.co/VJpz0O0Ke0
New details about the standoff at the Snohomish County Courthouse yesterday. The suspect wanted to talk to "two judges and the sheriff" about child custody arrangements, according to a police report. In court filings, his ex-wife noted being afraid of him. https://t.co/BccxNJOFBS