Cantwell demands full accounting of Southwest Airlines’ refunds after holiday travel disruptions

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 19, 2023—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, sent a letter to Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson last Wednesday demanding additional information about refunds being provided to customers impacted by the airline’s December 2022 holiday travel disruptions. The letter follows an assertion from Watterson […]

Rain turns to snow by Tuesday night and lasts all day Wednesday

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, February 19, 2023—The National Weather Service predicts wet weather throughout the week in Snohomish County with temperatures fluctuating between a low of 29°F to a high of 48°F on Monday. Snow showers expected Tuesday evening and throughout Wednesday. Rainy day? No problem…here are many indoor activities in the Lynnwood area to keep your spirits […]

Amazon employees to return to in-office work on May 1

BELLEVUE, Wash., February 19, 2023—Amazon announced on Friday, February 17, that its corporate and tech employees will be back in the office at least three days per week, effective May 1.  “This is an exciting announcement for the Eastside,” said Bellevue Chamber President and CEO, Joe Fain. “As the first company to reach 10,000 employees in […]

Sound Transit Board meeting on Feb. 23 extended from noon to 5 p.m.

SEATTLE, Wash., February 19, 2023—The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene its regular Board meeting on Feb. 23rd from noon. to 5 p.m. to allow more time to hear public comment on agenda items. Last month’s agenda listed the meeting time as 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., but the meeting time is now confirmed […]