U.S. Rep. Larsen briefed on federal funding cuts threatening Sound Salmon Solutions operations

June 30, 2025

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Mary Brueggerman, Sound Salmon Solutions executive director, briefs U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen Monday on the impacts of federal budget cuts. (Photos by Larry Vogel)

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-2nd District) visited Edmonds’ Willow Creek Hatchery Monday afternoon for a staff briefing on federal funding cuts that threaten hatchery operations and education programs.

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Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino honored by Edmonds Chamber, Kiwanis

by Larry Vogel
June 11, 2025

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Joe receives the Citizen of the Year certificate from members of the Edmonds Kiwanis. L-R: Scordino, Tina Wilson, Mike Spano, Juliana Van Buskirk, Molly Boyce and Martha Kreiman.

Edmonds’ 2025 Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino was honored by the Edmonds Chamber Wednesday morning at the group’s monthly “Morning Buzz” coffee and networking event.

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Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino to be honored at June 11 Edmonds Chamber event

June 4, 2025

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Joe Scordino

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Edmonds Citizen of the Year Joe Scordino will be honored by the Edmonds Kiwanis Club during the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Morning Buzz Networking event, set from 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, June 11 at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds.

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News Release – State proposes restrictions on toxic “forever chemicals” in common consumer products

June 4, 2025
Dept. of Ecology

Department of Ecology seeks public comment on restrictions and reporting requirements for PFAS in 12 product categories 
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OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Ecology is proposing a rule to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – better known as PFAS – in common consumer products including clothing, cleaning products and car wash soap. The rule would also require manufacturers to report if they use PFAS in nine other product categories.  

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