Board votes to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers
The board's vote sets a timeline for the County’s shift from the devices and takes steps to support a community-wide transition to electric and battery-powered alternatives.
The board's vote sets a timeline for the County’s shift from the devices and takes steps to support a community-wide transition to electric and battery-powered alternatives.
Amber Coughtry grew up in Lynnwood, Wash. She loved to roller skate and spent evenings at the rink with friends. She was killed, along with her friend, as they slept in their car.
Harold was one of eight people killed in a homicide while experiencing homelessness in 2020, and one of six people killed by guns.
They thought they were injecting heroin that night, but they didn't know the drug was laced with fentanyl
Bowen left behind three children, an ex-wife and two adoptive parents who loved him. He was 46
When a construction worker spotted him, Ryan was stumbling. After he collapsed into a muddy ditch and stopped moving, the worker flagged down an ambulance. But it was too late.
Chris was just a few weeks shy of his 27th birthday when he overdosed on methamphetamines in a tent tucked below an overpass of Interstate 405
Meth contributed to more deaths than ever before, while nearly half of all deaths occurred in outdoor public spaces
“They came up with the green houses, the spiral staircases, and different accommodations. If anything, I learned a lot from them on this project" — Eduardo Esparza, an MESD transition specialist.
About 370,000 residents are expected to receive the text over several days. It is part of a multi-pronged effort to help people avoid eviction by sharing information about how to get urgent help.
A snapshot of County Commissioner activities and appearances this week
Families United for Safety & Empowerment (FUSE) helps youth and parents process emotions and resolve conflict.