Navy gets new postal kiosks
Self-service postal kiosks will be located at Naval Station Everett, thanks to the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Puget Sound and the Commander Navy Region Northwest Morale, Welfare and Recreation program.
It should be operational in early December.
Customers will find self-service access to postage, mailing and shipping services never before available on these installations.
You can buy stamps, weigh packages up to 70 pounds and send mail around the world.
Stanwood festival tickets on sale
Stanwood Community and Senior Center is selling tickets for the center’s Festival of Trees celebration set for Dec. 5 at Tazer Valley Farm, 7314 300th St. NW.
Festivities include wine, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and homemade Norwegian treats. About 25 decorated Christmas trees will be auctioned, with proceeds going to area organizations.
Tickets are $35 each and are available at the center, 7430 276th St. NW. A free family day is planned for Dec. 6 at the farm.
Tulalip dinner to honor charities
The Tulalip Tribes plans a dinner in honor of the charities and other agencies the tribal government has supported in the past decade.
The tribal government is required under its gambling compact with Washington state to contribute a portion of all gaming revenue to charities each year. Tribal leaders say they’ve given nearly $30 million over the past decade.
Those charities and agencies, as well as tribal leaders, will be honored tonight at a dinner in the Orcas Ballroom in the Tulalip Resort Casino.
Expect delays on State Avenue
State Avenue at 136th Street NE will be closed to northbound traffic through Monday for roadwork. Drivers should expect delays.
The construction is part of the $9 million widening of State Avenue from 136th Street NE to 152nd Street NE.
Southbound State Avenue past 152nd Street NE will be limited to local and business traffic. Alternate routes will include 51st Avenue NE to the east and I-5.
Message boards will be posted at intersection approaches to keep drivers up-to-date. The project is scheduled to be done by August.
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