Did you miss your news last week? Here’s a selection of the week’s top news items from across Snohomish County as they appeared in The Herald. For the full stories, go to www.heraldnet.com.
Sunday, June 26
County eyes crisis vans. If terrorists attack in Snohomish County, they could be met by a new, high-speed attack boat. Right behind would be police and firefighters, coordinated by two new communications vans, all bought with federal Department of Homeland Security funds. On Monday, the Snohomish County Council is scheduled to consider the proposals, and could sign contracts for the boat and vans. A decision is due by Thursday or the federal money will be in jeopardy.
Jeff Switzer
Monday, June 27
Rains fuel fire threat. Don’t let the recent soggy weather fool you. The fire season is en route, and it may come with a vengeance. That’s the message Marc Titus, a state fire prevention coordinator, wants to get out. Titus, who works in Sedro-Woolley for the state Department of Natural Resources, said the rain in late spring is bad news – not good news. Even though outside things are green, it’s naive to think they won’t dry out, he said.
Chris Collins
Tuesday, June 28
Who’s the tallest of all. The Everett Mutual Tower, right? Since 1994, the Colby Avenue building has been the tallest building in Snohomish County at 147 feet, 6 inches. But the new winner, seemingly by no more than a finger’s length, is the new Snohomish County Administration Building. The building is 149 feet, 9 inches tall, but factoring in elevation, it comes out ahead by a nose. Unless, someone leaves a coffee cup on top of the Everett Mutual Tower – then it becomes the tallest once again.
Jennifer Warnick
Wednesday, June 29
Paine Field study revealed. If Paine Field is ever to host commercial flights, the small meeting room it now uses as a terminal just won’t do. To that end, Snohomish County officials have been studying what it would take to build a real commercial air terminal. Building one that could accommodate two 70-passenger jets at once would cost the county $3.2 million, said Dave Waggoner, director of Snohomish County Airport at Paine Field.
Lukas Velush
Thursday, June 30
Gas, sin taxes set to rise. On Friday, the price will rise for some vices, all vehicles and, for a few, death. Smokers will fork out 60 cents more for a pack of cigarettes. Drinkers will pay another dollar for each fifth of hard liquor. Drivers will find gas prices at least 3 cents a gallon higher. And for those who die leaving estates worth at least $1.5 million, their heirs will be required to pay the state for that inheritance.
Jerry Cornfield
Friday, July 1
Boeing CEO signals stability. The appointment of James McNerney as Boeing Co.’s new chairman, president and chief executive officer could be good news for the company’s Puget Sound-based commercial jet group, an analyst said Thursday. “He’s widely identified with the faction that wants to invest in the future and spend more on new product development,” Teal Group analyst Richard Aboulafia said.
Bryan Corliss
Saturday, July 2
Tulalips attract Yearwood. Country singer Trisha Yearwood will perform the first concert in the Tulalip Tribes’ new amphitheater at Quil Ceda Village in August. The Tulalips plan to officially open the new amphitheater and plaza between the Tulalip Casino and Seattle Premium Outlets before Yearwood’s concert. But the country superstar will kick off her new tour with performances there Aug. 5 and 6.
Cathy Logg
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