Larsen visits new Maritime Institute at Port of Everett
EVERETT—Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) on Thursday, May 30, visited the Maritime Institute, which celebrated its grand opening at the Port of Everett last week. The Maritime Institute offers a variety of Coast Guard-certified courses, including firefighting, celestial and electronic navigation, and training for roles like able seafarer or steersman. Their 4-week “Mariner Bootcamp” offers basic […]
Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes Secretary of State staff members
OLYMPIA—Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and 12 staff members of the Office of the Secretary of State were awarded Quilts of Valor at the state Capitol in Olympia on Thursday, May 30, for their military service. Quilts of Valor volunteers award quilts to current and former members of the U.S. military to provide comfort and […]
World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste concert
Come and celebrate with us, the end of our 2023-2024 artistic season! There will be snacks, music, dancing and lots of friends. We will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The World Youth Orchestra and El Mariachi del Noroeste will be in charge of the musical part. We will have the extraordinary […]
Lynnwood 44th and 48th road closures beginning June 3
LYNNWOOD—Construction crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be performing utility work, median demolition and road paving starting Monday, June 3, expect road closures and detours. Center lane closure on 44th Ave W As early as Monday, June 3, Sound Transit’s contractor will continue work on 44th Ave W for median demolition and road paving. This […]
Small Fire at SW Recycling and Transfer Station
EVERETT—A small fire was quickly extinguished thanks to quick action by solid waste staff and fire crews at the Southwest Recycling and Transfer Station (SWRTS) in Mountlake Terrace on May 28. No one was injured and no damage was reported. The fire was one of 10 incidents that have taken place at county transfer stations […]
Learn hands-only CPR during National CPR-AED Awareness Week
SEATTLE—In recognition of National CPR-AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, Medic One Foundation is urging the public to learn hands-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This crucial campaign aims to combat the public health crisis of sudden cardiac arrest, which claims nearly 1,000 lives every day in the United States. “When […]
1-year-old Lynnwood fatally struck by vehicle
LYNNWOOD—Tragedy struck a Lynnwood family on Thursday after their 1-year-old child was involved in a fatal collision. Around 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal collision in the 13900 block of Beverly Park Road. When deputies arrived, aid was on scene […]
