Mountlake Terrace
Council chambers might remain closed
Tests found slightly unsafe levels of asbestos in the Mountlake Terrace City Hall council chambers after the ceiling inside the chambers collapsed earlier this week.
However, the council chambers may remain closed permanently because of the high cost required to clean it and make repairs.
City Hall reopened for business on Thursday, but the lobby and council chambers remain closed. People must follow signs to enter the building through a conference room.
Except for the council chambers, air quality tests found the building to be safe for occupancy, city officials said. The city is expected to decide this fall what to do with its closed council chambers.
More info: 425-744-6208.
Lake Stevens
Aquafest next weekend
Aquafest, Lake Stevens’ annual summer festival, takes place Friday through Sunday, July 25-27.
The event includes three different parades, a family fun day, sporting competitions and food and entertainment.
This year, Aquafest is also hosting a classic car show at North Lake Middle School on Saturday.
Carnival rides will be available downtown from Thursday through Sunday and tickets can be bought on site or at Jay’s Market in the Main Street Mall.
The children’s parade will begin promptly at 5 p.m. Friday, the grand parade will start at 1 p.m. Saturday and the boat parade is planned for Saturday evening, followed by a fireworks show.
More info: www.aquafest.org.
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