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“Since March 2020, our city has faced unprecedented challenges, including the closure of the West Seattle Bridge. After the important work to stabilize the bridge then
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Two years after groundbreaking on the project, civil construction on the Lynnwood Link extension has reached the fifty percent completion mark. Construction teams continue to advance the work on the project, which is scheduled to open in 2024.
"In just two years, riders will be able to avoid some of the worst highway congestion in the nation and enjoy reliable trips to their destination," said Sound Transit
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OLYMPIA, Wash. – Finding the right health care coverage for you and your family is easier with the help of an expert to guide the way. That’s why during this year’s open enrollment period, Washington Healthplanfinder guides will be on the road to help Washingtonians navigate their health insurance options. The Washington Healthplanfinder Adventure Tour will make 10 stops in communities across the state. At each “base camp” location, certified assisters will be on hand to provide expert advice on health care coverage and help people sign up for a plan that meets their needs and budget.
“Many of our new and existing customers rely on help navigating the
The community is invited to a public graduation ceremony for the city’s resident-focused civic engagement course, Bellevue Essentials. Members of the public will join virtually with 31 course graduates, their families and friends on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., to learn more about the program and experience a moving keynote speech from Randy Eng, Executive Director of Jubilee REACH.
The graduation is a chance for the community to honor the Bellevue
Olympia, WA – Intercity Transit will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Local and Express buses and Dial-A-Lift services will not operate. Customer Service located at the Olympia Transit Center and the administrative office will also be closed.
The Dial-A-Lift reservation line will be closed, but customers can leave ride requests or cancellation messages on Dial-A-Lift’s voicemail at 360-705-5827. Intercity Transit reminds Dial-A-Lift customers with standing rides to cancel their unneeded rides for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Buses will operate on regular schedules Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. For route and schedule information, visit intercitytransit.com/plan-
Join in on the winter fun at Kelsey Creek Farm! New program sessions beginning soon!
Little Farmers
Join us for hands-on fun in the barnyard with your 2-3 year old. Classes will feature chickens, goats, barn chores, feeding, petting, and taking a pony ride - all the
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is making changes to the COVID-19 data dashboard, in part to improve how race and ethnicity data is analyzed and shared. Additional improvements will include new metrics regarding children’s vaccines and booster shots.
Race and ethnicity trend information
Starting today, the state’s COVID-19 dashboard will provide statewide case, hospitalization, and testing trends by race and ethnicity. DOH acknowledges many
Residents Should Plan Ahead for Increased Testing Demand as People Gather Inside for the Holidays; Eligible Residents Should Schedule COVID-19 Booster Shot Appointment
SEATTLE (November 22, 2021) – As cases surge across the country with significant outbreaks in the Midwest and Northeast, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan encouraged Seattle residents to plan ahead to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19 by getting a booster if 18+ and getting tested if they feel any symptoms or are at risk of exposure. 87.5% of residents 12+ have begun vaccinations in Seattle.
“Seattle - we’ve led the country in keeping our community safe but the
The Auburn Community Players are excited to return to the Auburn Ave. Theater with Elf The Musical.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Directed and Choreographed by Megan Hicks
Music Direction by Lindsay Delmarter
OLYMPIA – As the need for COVID-19 vaccine verification increases across the state, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wants to ensure people are prepared and know how to prove their vaccination status when it is required. Vaccine verification options now include QR code functionality through WA Verify, the state’s new Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record system.
Currently, there are several forms of proof people can use to verify their
As the preferred cloud provider for adidas SAP workloads, AWS will help one of the world’s largest sports brands to transform its business by implementing SAP S/4HANA
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2021-- Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that adidas AG, one of the largest sports brands in the world, has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider for SAP workloads. With this announcement, adidas will migrate its SAP environment to AWS and implement a modern
Amazon will kick off its Cyber Monday deals weekend on Saturday, November 27, by offering customers more deals and deep discounts on must-have items for the gifting season
Throughout the weekend and on Cyber Monday, customers will find savings on top gifts and products from brands like Ninja, Bose, Sony, Calvin Klein, LEGO, and select Alexa-enabled devices, as well as deals from small businesses, including women-owned, Black-owned, and military family-owned businesses, and from Amazon Handmade artisans and innovative Amazon Launchpad startups
Plus, Prime members get 30 minutes of early access to the hottest Lightning Deals on Amazon throughout the holiday season before they are gone—as well as fast, free, and convenient delivery options
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2021-- (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Mark your calendars for a weekend of savings. Amazon today revealed a sneak peek of the thousands of deals customers can shop during its Cyber Monday deals weekend, which kicks off
A master planning process and community outreach resulted in the design and completion of a renovated Westside Park with improved drainage to allow for year-long usage, as well as several new amenities. The park now includes a quarter-mile ADA accessible trail loop,
$2 million grant for rural broadband in Whatcom among five projects approved for funding at CERB November meeting.
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) last week approved $2,431,250 in grants and $843,750 in low-interest loans for economic development, public infrastructure, and broadband development.
Projects awarded funding are located in Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, and Whatcom
OLYMPIA – Drinking water for over 6 million Washington residents will be tested for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under rule changes adopted by the Washington State Board of Health (SBOH). The rule now sets State Action Levels (SALs) and requires widespread testing of public drinking water supplies for PFAS contamination. The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2022.
The new rule requires all public water systems that regularly serve water to 25 or more of the same people each day to test for PFAS. Water systems that find PFAS in their supply must complete additional monitoring and water systems that exceed a SAL must
Riders should be aware of service reductions for the holiday weekend, including limited Sounder trains the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day service
Day after Thanksgiving service
Sounder service will operate on a modified schedule the day after Thanksgiving.
There will be no service on the Sounder North line.
On the Sounder South line, the first northbound train from Lakewood leaves at 4:36 a.m. followed by trains at 5:26 a.m., 6:26 a.m. and 6:46 a.m. Trains heading southbound depart King Street Station at 3:35 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:20 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Passengers can view the full schedules at https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/schedule-sounder.pdf
Other service is as follows:
More holiday schedule information is available at soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/Holiday-service.
All Sound Transit passengers are directed to wear face coverings under federal guidelines.
Riders should sign up for rider alerts to ensure that they receive up-to-date information about service changes, or visit www.soundtransit.org.
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At the November 10, 2021 meeting, the Washington State Board of Health (Board) accepted the Department of Health’s (DOH) request to amend the effective date of the notifiable conditions rule (chapter 246-101 WAC), and directed staff to file a new CR-103, Order of Adoption, to delay the effective date of revisions to the notifiable conditions chapter to January 1, 2023.
The notifiable conditions rule outlines requirements for information health
The Sound Transit Board of Directors today approved key transaction terms with developers to build almost seven acres of transit-oriented development (TOD) adjacent to the recently completed Operations and Maintenance Facility: East. BRIDGE Housing and its partners were selected last year to develop the project, valued at more than $500 million.
Sound Transit and the City of Bellevue worked together for many
Fats, oils, and grease from kitchens can impact sewer systems in a big way. When poured down a drain inside the house these items can quickly damage or clog sewage pipes. Whether your house is on a septic system or connected to a public sewer system, NEVER pour these items down your kitchen sink.
This holiday season residents can recycle liquid used cooking oil at no
Scholarships of Up to $22,500 Available to Strengthe
SEATTLE (November 18) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan along with partners from education, philanthropy and STEM industries announced a new partnership with the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) to strength
The City will invest up to $400,000 in WSOS through 2023 as part of
Amtrak’s Nov. 18 resumption of its Cascades passenger service on the Point Defiance Bypass follows Amtrak and other agencies work to meet rigorous requirements imposed by Sound Transit.
Rather than permitting service on its tracks according to any
OLYMPIA, Wash. – This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are spotlighting early childhood education workers during a National Week of Action. Coinciding with that event, Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) is showcasing a new affordability program, for employees of child care facilities across Washington State. Employees of licensed child care facilities who qualify can receive high quality health care coverage with no monthly premiums. The program is available exclusively through the state’s online health insurance marketplace, Washington Healthplanfinder (www.wahealthplanfinder.org).
In recognition of the essential role that child care workers play in
Groundbreaking new program seeks to fund tech start-up founders from underserved communities
 SEATTLE, WA --- Find Ventures, a Washington state-based nonprofit whose mission is to fund entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce, today launched a new Equitable innovations Accelerator to fuel the start-up community at the earliest stage of business development. This program aims to make “entrepreneurship for all” a reality by prioritizing entrepreneurs from underserved and historically marginalized communities. The Equitable Innovations Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind program |
This program allows you the opportunity to purchase gift cards for children and families in need.
That special season is upon us and we are excited to partner with Childhaven again this year, for their Annual Holiday Giving Program!
Childhood trauma and adversity continue to be the biggest problems facing our children, their families, and our nation. And as you know, childhood trauma is everyone’s trauma. We are honored to assist in the bring CARE EVERYWHERE this holiday season, through Childhaven's Annual Holiday Giving Program.
This year Childhaven will again be focusing their efforts on collecting and distributing gift cards to the families in need. Providing gift cards enables families to purchase the gifts and holiday items of their choosing. This holiday season we are requesting gift cards from the following popular stores:
Childhaven is asking that gift cards be purchased in increments of $25 or $50 for easier distribution to families, ideally with the monetary amount labeled on each card.
City Hall has a mailbox drop box located just outside City Hall doors.
Thank you for donating by
3 pm on Friday, December 3, 2021.
If you have any questions
please contact Aimee Kellerman at
(425) 233-6400 or akellerman@medina-wa.gov.
For more information regarding Childhaven please visit www.childhaven.org.
