The Port of Everett is seeking $3 million in grants for part of its marina expansion project. The money would be used to provide more space for visitor moorage at the marina, said Kim Buike, marina manager. He said the likelihood of the port receiving the state grants “is very good because of the (low) quantity of guest moorage available to Puget Sound boaters.” The port is planning a major expansion that will precede a $200 million commercial development of its north marina area.
Boaters at Everett’s marina likely will soon pay higher fees to help the port recover its costs. Marina director Kim Buike said he expects to ask Port of Everett commissioners to approve a new fee structure next month. Among the fees under consideration are a $25 fee for people who live on their boats; an overnight parking fee at the 10th Street boat ramp of $3 a night, $15 a week and $50 a month; and fees to recover costs on delinquent accounts.
Americans borrowed less freely in February after ratcheting up new debt the month before, the Federal Reserve reported Wednesday. Consumer credit increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.5 percent in February, up by $4.2 billion from January. It was the smallest increase since November. But the increase still pushed total consumer credit outstanding to a record $2.02 trillion in February.
Prosecutors asked a judge Wednesday to reject Martha Stewart’s bid for a new trial, saying the claim that a juror failed to disclose that he was once arrested was insufficient to warrant throwing out her convictions for lying about a stock sale. In papers filed in federal court, prosecutors said the defense didn’t provide enough proof for even a “reasonable inference” that juror Chappell Hartridge’s answers on a questionnaire were intentionally false.
Joining other hamburger chains in experimenting with healthier fare, Wendy’s International Inc. on Wednesday said it is testing baked potatoes, chili and side salads as substitutes for french fries. Wendy’s officials said that the test, at restaurants in New Orleans; Portland, Ore.; and Charleston, W.Va., allow consumers to make the swaps in combo meals for no extra charge. The chain also said it is continuing a market test of changes in its Kids’ Meals. Reduced-fat white or chocolate milk can be ordered instead of soft drinks, and Mandarin oranges are being offered as an alternative to fries.
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