County to consider scheduling a Public Hearing on ordinance to re-criminalize illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 1, 2023—At its upcoming Administrative Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, the Snohomish County Council is expected to vote on scheduling a Public Hearing for May 17 to propose an ordinance re-criminalizing controlled and counterfeit substances. To view the meeting’s agenda, click here. The ordinance, sponsored by Council President Jared Mead and […]
Sultan to receive over $12 million of federal funding for water treatment plant projects
SULTAN, Wash., May 1, 2023—Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) helped secure $1 million that will go toward much-needed upgrades for Sultan’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is in addition to a total of $11 million that Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) secured for the city’s new Water Treatment Plant, which the city plans to construct next year to […]
Treasury urges increase or suspension of debt ceiling to avoid default
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2023 — In a letter to Congressional leadership, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen urges an increase or suspension of the debt limit no later than June 1 or the US Government will default on its obligations. “After reviewing recent federal tax receipts, our best estimate is that we will be […]
Lynnwood’s Pacific Crest Savings Bank welcomes new Senior Vice President
Lynnwood, Wash., May 1, 2023—Pacific Crest Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Ryan Douglas has joined the Lynnwood community bank as senior vice president and risk officer. Douglas brings more than 16 years of experience in finance, risk management and public service, most recently serving as a senior bank examiner with the Washington State […]
Inslee not seeking reelection, ‘I’m ready to pass the torch’
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 1, 2023—Govenor Jay Inslee announced today he does not plan to seek a fourth term. Inslee was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms. “Serving the people as governor of Washington state has been my greatest honor. During a decade of […]
Apply to join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 1, 2023—Lynnwood’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission is looking for new members. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) is an advisory commission of the City of Lynnwood whose duties shall be to provide advice and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding the following: Members are appointed to serve three-year […]
JPMorgan Chase acquires First Republic Bank after FDIC seizure
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2023 — First Republic Bank, San Francisco, California, was closed today by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. To protect depositors, the FDIC is entering into a purchase and assumption agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Columbus, Ohio, […]
