Stories for June 2024

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Wednesday, June 26

WA Supreme Court rules against program used to evict tenants without court order

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled against a program in Sunnyside on Thursday that allowed law enforcement to unlawfully evict dozens of tenants, making many of them homeless.

Illegal border crossings at northern border continue to break records

Illegal border crossings at the northern border continue to break records, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Public Health director proclaims Seattle’s sugary drink tax a success

Six years since Seattle’s sweetened beverage tax has been implemented, the region’s public health lead has declared it a success.

Recipe: A sauce with fish

It's tempting to focus solely on the sauce in this recipe, since you may want to eat it with a spoon. I won't discourage you from that, but I will suggest you make a large batch so you can enjoy it as a versatile and year-round condiment.

Some progress, but ongoing vessel and crew issues plague Washington State Ferries

The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division hosted a recent virtual public meeting to give an update on crew shortages, attempts to restore service, and ongoing efforts to build hybrid-electric ferries.

Savvy Senior: Can you stop and restart Social Security benefits?

Can I stop my Social Security retirement benefits and restart them later to get a bigger payment?

July 3rd and 4th celebration

The Eatonville Business Association will light up the sky on July 3 with a fireworks display.

Eatonville anglers battle through challenges at high school bass fishing nationals

Eatonville's Tyler Kenney and Cole Chadwick braved tough conditions and stiff competition to finish 38th out of 73 teams in the World Semifinals of the 2024 High School Fishing World Finals and 30th out of 249 teams in the National Championship on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina.

Wednesday, June 19

Eatonville's 14U Bandits take home championship

The 14U Bandits fastpitch team, comprised of girls between 13 and 14 from Eatonville, recently turned their hard work into a championship. Playing in the Thurston County Fastpitch Association, the Bandits secured a second-place finish in conference play before going on to dominate the conference championship tournament held June 8-9.

Eatonville Eagles team with Relentless Wrestling for Family Fun & Charity

Excitement is building in Eatonville as Relentless Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion hailing from Spokane, prepares for its highly anticipated Western Washington debut at the Eatonville Eagles Club on July 20.

Savvy Senior: Dreading a colonoscopy? There are alternatives

Are there any easier alternatives to a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer? I just turned 60 and my wife keeps nagging me to get tested, but I hate the idea of drinking that laxative solution and being sedated for the procedure.

Beat the heat with gazpacho

When the temperature soars, it helps to enjoy a meal that is cool and, well, liquid. In other words, it's time for gazpacho. Gazpacho is a raw tomato-based soup swimming with chopped vegetables. Many versions call for blending or partially blending the soup, but I prefer to keep it chunky. You could call it a liquid salad. As salads go, it's certainly healthy, and it's also remarkably satiating, thirst-quenching and refreshing to eat -- or slurp.

Get Growing: Ready, set grow!

Gardeners, start your engines. While there is gardening joy to be had every day of the year in some form, you can’t put a price on the day the soil temperatures hit 60 degrees, signaling the gardening season is OPEN in Seattle.

Will WA gun shops be able to comply with new regulations or be forced to close?

Gun store owners across Washington have one more year to figure out if they can comply with a new law that requires expensive security upgrades. Opponents have dubbed the legislation, an FFL Killer. FFL refers to gun shops with a Federal Firearms License.

Washington Attorney General launches 24/7 confidential youth reporting system

The Washington Attorney General’s Office has launched a 24/7 confidential youth reporting system in which young state residents under 25 years old can reach out to regarding a variety of issues, including mental health and physical safety.

Wednesday, June 12

Search for next Seattle police chief is underway

Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has resigned from his position, with former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr taking over temporarily as the search for a permanent police chief is underway.

Recipe: Messing with strawberries

This dessert encourages you to mess with your food. In fact, precision is not advised. In other words, it's my kind of dessert.

Open-carry now banned in WA transit stations, libraries, zoos

A new Washington gun law takes effect Thursday which prohibits open carry of firearms in libraries, transit facilities, zoos, and more.

Washington lawmaker plans to resurrect California-style gas price-gouging bill

In December 2022, the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill X1-2, which Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law in March 2023.

Washington starts nationwide search for electric ferry builders

The Washington State Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to have hybrid electric ferries built rather than ones run by diesel, which some say would allow the state agency to expand its fleet more quickly.

Seed libraries encourage a greener community

The Pierce County Library System is helping to encourage a greener community by introducing new seed libraries at select locations throughout the county.

Savvy Senior: Long-term care benefits for veterans and surviving spouses

I understand that the Veterans Administration has a benefit that can help veterans and spouses with long-term care costs. We recently had to move my elderly father into an assisted living memory care facility, and my mother will probably need care too in the near future. What can you tell me?

Four tips to keep your home safe this wildfire season

Last year, Washington experienced the second-highest number of wildfires in our state's history.

Washington DNR accepting applications to turn properties into habitats

The Department of Natural Resources is asking Washingtonians to help protect endangered species by selling their property under a program accepting applications through June 30.

Wednesday, June 5

Recipe: Your salad needs fruit

When stone fruit is in season, it's time to indulge. There's no denying the joy of slurpy bites of juicy fresh peaches, nectarines and plums -- but also consider applying fire and heat.

Eatonville School District end-of-year updates

As we reach the end of another successful school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our collective achievements and express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone in our Eatonville School District community.

Association of WA Business endorses two of three initiatives on the fall ballot

The board of directors of the Association of Washington Business – the state’s oldest and largest business association – has endorsed two of three initiatives on this November’s ballot.

Eatonville’s Meyer and Volk eliminated in opening round of state tennis

Eatonville High School’s Alayna Meyer and Isabel Volk faced a tough opening round at the WIAA 1A State Tennis Tournament last weekend at the Yakima Tennis Club.

Public invited to retirement party

Friends of the Eatonville Library and Library staff invite the community to celebrate Cindy Dargan at the Eatonville Library from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 7 in the library meeting room.

Burn ban in place

A burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County is effective until further notice.

Savvy Senior: How to find reliable health information online

How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust.

Eatonville shines in 1A Evergreen all-league honors

As the spring sports season wraps up, Eatonville High School has much to celebrate with 15 student-athletes and one coach earning recognition in the 1A Evergreen League All-League Honors.

Eatonville High School track team shines at WIAA 1A state track meet

The Eatonville High School track team showcased an impressive array of talents at the WIAA 1A State Track Tournament, held at Zaepfel Stadium over Memorial Day weekend.