Washington State Democratic Party calling for boycott of Starbucks
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SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on February 6, led by Chair Shasti Conrad, called on its event partners to boycott Starbucks products until the company agrees to engage in “good faith” bargaining with its union. “The Washington State Democrats stand with Starbucks workers united and their families,” the Washington State Democrats released on X. “The Democratic […]
Transportation update: Lynnwood Light Rail and Swift Orange Line
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EVERETT—The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County held a Coffee Chat event with local leaders on February 6 to discuss key transportation projects within Snohomish County, including the Lynnwood Link Extension, offering an update on developments shaping the county’s transportation landscape. The event was hosted by Wendy Poischbeg, Interim President and CEO of the Economic Alliance, […]
Marine, Moon, Powers appointed to National League of Cities committees
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MUKILTEO—The City of Mukilteo proudly announces the appointment of three officials to positions within the National League of Cities (NLC) Committee and Advocacy Groups. Joe Marine, Mayor of Mukilteo, Jason Moon, City Councilmember, and Steve Powers, City Administrator, have been selected to serve on key committees, further solidifying Mukilteo’s commitment to national advocacy and leadership […]
Four juveniles arrested for armed robbery at AMC Theater
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LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Officers responded to an armed robbery call on Sunday, February 4, at the AMC Movie Theater near Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood. The multiple suspects arrived in a stolen vehicle around 9:00 p.m., the Police Department said, before stealing two vehicles at gunpoint. The suspects immediately fled the scene. The two stolen vehicles were […]
Black Press Media, parent company of Everett Herald, files bankruptcy
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EVERETT—Black Press Media, the parent company of the Everett Herald, has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on January 16, 2024, owing some $101.2 million to creditors according to court documents. Filed in British Columbia court a day earlier on January 15, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), gives financially troubled corporations in […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on February 6
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LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,” will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Conference Room located at 3815 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2024. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – […]
Starlink, what is it, how do I get it, and for how much?
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In 2015, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced a Seattle-based office focused on satellites and “rebuilding the internet in space.” Over eight years later, SpaceX has launched more than 5,000 Starlink satellites and has coverage on all seven continents. The company posted that it now has over 2 million active customers in more than 60 countries. […]
Manhunt for two armed suspects in Sunday shoot-out in Marysville
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MARYSVILLE—A multi-agency search is underway for two remaining armed suspects involved in a Sunday morning shoot-out with a Marysville homeowner. Three armed suspects in a stolen red Chevrolet Camaro from the city of Tukwila confronted a Marysville resident at his home, near 84th St NE and 41st Drive NE, who was also armed. Gunfire was […]
Alderwood Boys & Girls Club unveils plaque memorializing Jim Corcoran
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LYNNWOOD—The Alderwood Boys & Girls Club unveiled a brand-new plaque memorializing the late, great, Jim Corcoran on February 2 at what’s come to be known as its James W. Corcoran Memorial Gymnasium. In 2023, the flooring of the gym was stripped and repainted, the first time in over 30 years. During the ceremony, Jordan Daniel, […]
Snohomish City Councilman Tom Merrill new Community Transit board chair
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Snohomish City Council Member Tom Merrill was selected by his peers on February 1 to serve as chair of the Community Transit Board of Directors for 2024. Stanwood Mayor Sid Roberts was chosen as board vice chair. Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell was selected as board secretary. Merrill has lived in the city of Snohomish […]