Feel Good Friday: Pet Care, Local News Support, and a Health Care Milestone
Jul 3, 2026, 8:00 AM
425 Magazine
Stanwood Organization Begins $4M Remodel of Dog Pod and Wellness Center
The Northwest Organization for Animal Help is beginning a remodeling process for its Dog Pod and Wellness Center for sheltered animals. The organization is known for taking in animals from overcrowded facilities. Get more details about the new project here.
Local Celebrity Pastry Chef Creating World Cup Sand Sculpture
Titled “A World United Through Soccer and Sand,” the sculpture will be made with just sand and water between now and July 8. Find out more here.
WA Cares Benefits Now Available
Beginning this week, eligible Washington residents can start accessing benefits through WA Cares, the nation’s first publicly funded long-term care insurance program. Here’s what you should know.
New Pet Resort Opening Near Airport
Noble Pet Resort, a 40,000-square-foot facility that will offer day care, grooming, personalized boarding, and enrichment opportunities for both cats and dogs (plus airport parking and shuttle service for traveling owners), is celebrating its launch with a grand-opening event slated from noon to 4 p.m. July 11-12. Learn more here.
KNKX Awarded $1M to Expand Local, Regional News Reach
The funds will be dedicated to an initiative called Connect Northwest, which seeks to expand access to independent public radio across Western Washington. Get more details here.
