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Jan 14 2010, 1:30 PM SNOHOMISH COUNTY — The American Red Cross has bumped up its initial $1 million pledge for relief in Haiti to $10 million.
Chuck Morrison, executive director of the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross, released the updated amount Thursday, Jan. 14 — one day after the national organization pledged its initial donation.
According to a statement from the American Red Cross, five disaster management specialists from Peru, Mexico and the United States were scheduled to arrive in the Dominican Republic Thursday.
Haggen Food & Pharmacy collecting donations for Haiti relief effortsJan 21 2010, 9:00 AM Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores are collecting donations to fund World Vision’s relief efforts in Haiti, which was devastated by a Jan. 12 earthquake.
World Vision, based in Federal Way, is using cash donations to send the most urgent of life-saving supplies, such as water and medicine, to Haitian victims of the earthquake. World Vision has been working in Haiti since 1959 and has had an office in its capital of Port-au-Prince since 1978.
Running Start Information Session Feb. 9 at EvCCJan 21 2010, 10:06 AM EVERETT — High school students and their parents can learn about Everett Community College*s Running Start program at an information Rep. Barbara Bailey to hold tele-town hall meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2
Jan 22 2010, 9:29 AM Rep. Barbara Bailey is inviting residents of the 10th District to participate in her tele-town hall meeting Tuesday, Feb. 2. The community conversation will begin at 7 p.m. and last an hour. Construction date set for Arlington Walmart
Jan 22 2010, 2:18 PM
ARLINGTON — Construction is set to begin on a new Walmart on Monday, Jan. 25, according to city officials.Kristin Banfield, city of Arlington spokeswoman, confirmed Wednesday, Jan. 20, that crews will begin construction at the site, located on 172nd Street NE (SR 531).
Banfield said in an e-mail that the estimated completion date for the Walmart is Sept. 20.
Haggen Food & Pharmacy offering free prenatal vitamins, fluoride supplementsJan 28 2010, 7:24 AM Prenatal vitamins, which contribute to the health of expectant mothers and their babies, are being offered for free at Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores.
Haggen stores provide free prenatal vitamins and fluoride supplements to anyone who has prescriptions for them. No insurance plan is required. The prenatal vitamins usually cost $8-$19 per month. The fluoride supplements, recommended for children living in households without a fluoridated water supply, retail for approximately $6 per month.
King County judge rules state Legislature not equipped to fund basic edFeb 04 2010, 3:18 PM SEATTLE — Washington is not equipped to fund basic education under the state's constitution, ruled a King County Superior Court judge Thursday, Feb. 4.
In his opinion, Judge John Erlick said that the state has made progress toward its constitutional obligation, but funding for education is "not stable, and is not dependable."
Erlick said that local school districts must rely on other revenue sources, adding that the Legislature has continued to underfund basic education.
Q13's Most Wanted features Marysville murder cold case
Feb 26 2010, 11:53 AM
MARYSVILLE — "Washington's Most Wanted," will be airing a segment, at 10:30 p.m., Feb. 26 and 27 on Q13 FOX, about the unsolved 1998 homicide of Marysville's Jennifer Brinkman.Jennifer lived at 1909 Grove St. with her father, Michael Brinkman, who found her dead in their home on March 21, 1998. She was 19 years old.
Michael Brinkman and his girlfriend had left to go to Disneyland March 13, but Jennifer had decided to stay at home. This was the first time Jennifer had stayed at home alone for any substantial length of time. Michael reluctantly agreed to let her stay, considering it a test of her maturity. When Michael returned home March 21, he found Jennifer lying on the floor of her bedroom, and ran out into the street to flag down a Marysville Police officer.
Marysville Police investigators arrest Arlington man for voyeurism/child pornographyMar 05 2010, 4:52 AM MARYSVILLE - Marysville detectives arrested a 26-year-old Arlington resident, March 4 following the completion of an investigation into the allegations the man was committing acts of voyeurism in a Marysville home he was renting a room in.
Police were originally called to the Marysville residence on Jan. 19, 2010 when family members of the residence found a hidden video recorder in a bathroom. When confronted by the family, the man admitted to having set up the video camera and recording images. He fled the residence before police arrived.
Washington state's 'Cash for Appliances' program begins
Mar 16 2010, 12:00 PM
WASHINGTON — In an effort to get residents to upgrade to more energy efficient appliances, the Washington state Cash for Appliances rebate program began on Monday, March 15.
