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Bothell: Executive session recordings?

The question of whether to record closed-door meetings between city officials may soon be discussed at a Bothell City Council meeting.

State lawmakers may weigh in on the matter in the wake of a controversy involving the Port of Seattle, in which a port executive was given an extra year of pay as part of a severance package. A port commissioner claimed that an informal agreement to pay the extra money was reached during an executive session.

The state Attorney General’s Office has proposed a bill that would require the taping of all executive sessions, with restrictions on how the tapes could be reviewed.

The topic was scheduled to come up at Tuesday’s Bothell City Council meeting, but the discussion has been postponed.

Edmonds: Rock club planning show

Rock hounds and anyone else interested in minerals and gems are invited to the fall show of the Maplewood Rock &Gem Club next month.

The show is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 10 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the club, located at 8802 196th St. SW in Edmonds. The event is free.

In addition to rock displays, the show is expected to feature children’s activities and a raffle. Rocks will also be for sale during the show.

For more information about the event, visit the club’s Web site at www.maplewoodrockclub.com.

Monroe: Fire district has open house

This week, Monroe Fire District No. 3 is having a fire prevention week with the theme “Practice Your Escape Plan.”

As part of the prevention week’s activities, the district is set to hold its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at 163 Village Court.

The event includes safety and injury prevention information, fire extinguisher training, a kids’ hose line, the fire safety trailer, auto extrication demonstrations and fire truck rides. There will also be information to help people create a home fire escape plan.

Sultan: Good sports offer a garage sale

The Sultan Sportsmen Club is planning a garage sale, opening at 9 a.m. today through Sunday at the E. Main Street Gazebo in Sultan. Donated goods will be available throughout the sale.

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