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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.
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.
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.
Snohomish police increased parking enforcement near intersections, fire hydrants, and stop signs due to numerous resident complaints. Violators face a $50 ticket, which can be halved if paid promptly. Local merchants support the enforcement, believing it encourages proper parking behavior.
Republic Services workers in Snohomish County began a two-day work stoppage Wednesday in solidarity with striking Teamsters Local 252. The company reported that service delays affected customers across the state, while employees demand fair wages. Republic Services plans to offer double services next week but will not provide discounts.
Everett plans to implement an ordinance requiring individuals who spray graffiti to cover cleanup costs. Mayor Cassie Franklin announced the proposal, which aims to reduce the financial burden on the city. The ordinance is expected to be presented to the City Council later this month or in August.
A serious head-on collision on U.S. 2 on May 29 left Chuck Browning, a professional cook, hospitalized for three weeks. His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $5,000 to support his recovery.
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.
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.
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.