BUENA — Yakima County sheriff’s deputies and the Columbia Basin Dive Rescue Team are searching for the body of a 16-year-old boy who drowned in Buena Pond, just outside the town of Buena.
KNDO reported that he disappeared Monday afternoon while swimming with friends.
Family members at the scene say he was not a strong swimmer.
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The tax would have helped pay for transportation infrastructure, but was also set to give Mukilteo the highest sales tax rate in the state.
The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.
The audit report covered 2023 and is the third since 2020 that found similar issues with COVID-19 recovery grant documentation.
The man allegedly sexually assaulted three students in exchange for vapes and edibles in 2022. His sentencing is set for Aug. 29.
Compass Health plans to open its new behavioral health center in August. Nearly all of the nonprofit’s patients rely on Medicaid.
Dennis Worsham became the first director of the county health department in January 2023. His last day will be July 3.
The council approved the $54,000 license plate camera system agreement by a vote of 5-2.
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Classes will start this fall at Everett Community College. The program is designed for employees in Snohomish and Skagit county school districts.
Communities across the county are hosting 4th of July fireworks displays, parades, festivals and more on Thursday and Friday.
Swimming in the water near ferry traffic can cause delays and put yourself in danger, police and transportation officials say.
The City Council amended a county agreement to allow design and construction work through 2026. The small skate park is expected to open next summer.
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