Tag: Washington

Ron Rivera held a yard sale to say goodbye to Panthers fans

Good News Notes: “Yard sales are held to get rid of things that are no longer needed or to make money on items that just aren’t being used anymore. Usually, it’s junk from the basement or childhood toys that have been outgrown. But sometimes it’s even more meaningful. Perhaps nothing better epitomizes that than the…

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First responders rescue residents trapped by Nisqually Valley flood

Good News Notes: “On Friday, first-responders went door-to-door, oftentimes by boat, checking on the safety of hundreds of people experiencing flooding in the Nisqually Valley. “Extremely grateful for the Sheriff’s office, Thurston county, they got us out safe,” said Gloria Scott, who was rescued from a housing development along Old Pacific Hwy. The Sheriff’s Office…

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Spokane firefighters rescue woman from Spokane River near Maple Street Bridge

 Good News Notes: “Spokane firefighters rescued a woman from the chilly Spokane River near the Maple Street Bridge early Tuesday afternoon. The Spokane Fire Department responded to the bridge just after noon for a water rescue, according to dispatch records. Spokane police officers reported a woman in her 20s was in the river, about 25…

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Forget the plastic! This Bothell store can help you go green

 Good News Notes: “The Recology store in Bothell is helping customers reduce their carbon footprint one woolly dryer ball at a time. ‘The average person makes about five pounds of waste each day,’ said Erin Gagnon, who manages Recology’s four Puget Sound retail locations.” View the whole story here: https://www.heraldnet.com/business/forget-the-plastic-this-bothell-store-can-help-you-go-green/

AOC Got a New French Bulldog Puppy

 Good News Notes: “New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a furry new constituent: She just got a French bulldog puppy. Ocasio-Cortez, a 30-year-old who has quickly become one of the most famous progressive lawmakers in the country, welcomed her new friend to the world via her Instagram Story early Tuesday. ‘Hey boo boo! Hi, welcome…

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Philanthropist Announces $10 Million Donation to Jefferson Memorial Renovation

Good News Notes: “Businessman and philanthropist David Rubenstein announced a multimillion dollar donation for repairs to the Jefferson Memorial on Tuesday.” “Hopefully what we’ll be able to do is make the experience of visiting the Jefferson Memorial even better than it has been,” Rubenstein said during his announcement. “Because what we’ll ultimately have is some…

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