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Sky River Bakery in Monroe will close on July 13 after 38 years in business, primarily due to rising costs of ingredients and wages. Owner Rick Leng, who bought the bakery nearly five years ago, hopes to find someone to take over the business. Local business owners highlight the broader struggles facing food and hospitality sectors, with profit margins plummeting to 1.5% in Washington State.
Hangar 420 opened a new marijuana retail store in Clearview on June 30, despite county regulations prohibiting such establishments within 10,000 feet of each other. The county has initiated legal action against the retailer, which claims it has precedence rights due to a historical presence of marijuana businesses at the location. The case underscores ongoing tensions regarding marijuana regulations in the area.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Rudisill v. McDonough grants military veterans an additional year of GI Bill benefits, potentially increasing access to 48 months of funding. Veterans can now revoke previous waivers to regain access to the Montgomery GI Bill after qualifying service periods. Awareness of this change remains low, prompting officials to encourage applications.
Motorcyclists will participate in the Taco Poker Run on July 12 to support Jon Bradshaw, a hit-and-run survivor. The event aims to assist Bradshaw with medical and living expenses following a serious motorcycle accident. Attendees can also enjoy tacos, a raffle, and a live auction.
A car crash in Snohomish left a teenage victim and her mother injured after their vehicle was struck by another car. The incident occurred shortly after celebrating a basketball tournament victory, leading to a moment of panic and confusion as emergency responders arrived. The victim described her experience of the crash and the immediate aftermath in vivid detail.
A man faces homicide charges following the overdose death of an Everett woman he sold drugs to on May 4. The suspect, arrested on June 23, is linked to the incident through surveillance footage showing him selling narcotics to the victim just before her death.
A fire destroyed the Center for Human Services building in Lynnwood after firefighters battled the flames for several hours. The incident caused significant damage but no injuries were reported. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Crews at the North County Recycling and Transfer Station in Arlington rescued a cat found in the garbage pit on June 30. After a brief search, they located the uninjured cat, which had a microchip but required a software update to identify its owner. An employee is currently fostering the cat and may adopt it if no owner is found.
Advocacy Change Thrive (ACT) head Melissa MacDonald seeks to assist individuals in need of housing and recovery services. She plans to launch a nonprofit, Rise With Resilience, to fundraise for those transitioning out of homelessness. The inaugural event will take place on July 9 at Haywire Brewing in Snohomish.
A man in Monroe lost his hand in a homemade cannon accident during Fourth of July celebrations. Despite fewer fireworks incidents this year, several fires occurred, including a vegetation fire that destroyed a home in Lake Stevens and a carport fire in Lynnwood that damaged multiple vehicles.