Retired Lynnwood Parks Director requests a restart in recruitment process
LYNNWOOD—Former Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Director Lynn Sordel contacted the Lynnwood City Council Tuesday, July 23, requesting they “mandate” Mayor Christine Frizzell to restart the recruitment process in order to fill the vacant Parks Director position he left after retiring back in March. When Sordel retired, Mayor Frizzell transitioned Superintendent Joel Faber into […]
Larsen, Cohen introduce new bill to make airlines more resilient against disruptions
Washington, D.C.—Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Steve Cohen (D-TN) released the following statement after introducing on Thursday, July 25, the Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act, legislation requiring airlines to develop operational resiliency plans that ensure […]
Lynnwood High School’s Jace Hampson selected by New York Mets in MLB Draft
Lynnwood High School’s Jace Hampson will have the chance to pursue his dream of playing Major League Baseball (MLB). The New York Mets selected Hampson as a pitcher in the 18th round of the 2024 MLB Draft this July. During his senior season at Lynnwood High School (LHS), Hampson, who played as both a pitcher […]
Rep Cindy Ryu new president of Pacific Northwest Economic Region
Washington State Representative Cindy Ryu (D-Shoreline) will serve a one-year term as Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) president, representing Washington and ensuring the Washington state government remains an engaged partner on important regional issues. Since being elected as PNWER U.S. Vice President in 2022, Representative Ryu has worked closely with each of the 10 PNWER […]
Initiative 2066 to protect energy choice certified for November ballot
OLYMPIA—The Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday, July 24, announced that the signature verification process is completed and certified for Initiative 2066 (I-2066), concerning access to natural gas for Washington homes and businesses. The initiative will be on the November 5, General Election ballot. The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), Let’s Go Washington, the […]
Mill Creek to host National Night Out on Aug 6
MILL CREEK—Please join the Mill Creek Police Department (MCPD) in celebrating National Night Out (NNO) at Party in the Parks with our community on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Highlands Park (16123 Highlands Blvd. SE). Enjoy a fun evening for all ages filled with free food, drinks, games, and activities including […]
Terri Fitzgerald promoted to South County Fire chief
EVERETT—South County Fire is celebrating the promotion of Battalion Chief Terri Fitzgerald, the agency’s first-ever female chief officer. Fitzgerald has worked nearly 30 years in the fire service, beginning her career in 1995 as a volunteer for Chelan County Fire District 1. She joined South County Fire as a firefighter/paramedic in 2003, later promoting to […]
