Lynnwood PD seeking identity of alleged bus groper
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Police Department Detectives are asking the public’s help in identifying an alleged groper who assaulted an 18-year-old female on September 25, 2024. Suspect has taken Mukilteo and Lynnwood bus routes. On September 23, 2024, an eighteen-year-old female was riding a bus when a male approached and said she was cute. On September 25, 2024, […]
Mount Vernon opens country’s largest municipal-owned EV charging station
SKAGIT COUNTY—The City of Mount Vernon opened the country’s largest municipally owned electric vehicle (EV) charging station on September 30. The city was awarded $12.5 million in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grants to build EV chargers and paired that with other state and local funding to complete a mixed-use project that includes a public library, community […]
Councilman Mike Dixon awarded with Certificate of Municipal Leadership
MUKILTEO—Mukilteo Councilman Mike Dixon recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in five core areas: “Being a city leader in Washington is a complex job,” said AWC CEO Deanna Dawson. “Through our CML […]
VP Candidate Tim Walz to visit Washington
SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on Wednesday announced that Vice Presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) is to visit Washington state for a private event on Tuesday, October 8 at 9 a.m. in Hunts Point near Bellevue. “WA Democrats are excited to welcome Governor Walz to Washington on Tuesday morning,” the State Democratic Party […]
Trial date set for WSDOT whistleblower who refused to lie about Cap-and-Trade scheme
OLYMPIA—A trial date has been set in the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) whistleblower lawsuit, brought by the Citizen Action Defense Fund (CADF) on behalf client Scott Smith. The trial has been scheduled for August 18, 2025, in Thurston County Superior Court. The parties are proceeding with discovery, which according to the scheduling order, […]
Community Transit monthly board meeting, Oct 3
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The Community Transit Board of Directors’ monthly meeting will take place at 3 p.m., Thursday, October 3. Agenda items include these presentations: There is one action item: For the full agenda, go to communitytransit.org/board-of-directors and click on Upcoming Meetings. The meeting will be hybrid, with in-person attendance and online options available. Livestream: https://bit.ly/CTPublicMtgsYouTube Join […]
Northwest Chocolate Festival returns this weekend at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center
BELLEVUE—The Northwest Chocolate Festival returns for its 16th year this weekend from Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The festival will feature the world’s top chocolate makers and dessert artisans offering presentations, workshops, panels and more. In addition, guests can expect to taste products from over 150 global […]
Seattle Center named official fan celebration for FIFA World Cup
SEATTLE—The Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced Tuesday, October 1, that the city will be hosting the official Seattle Fan Celebration for the FIFA World Cup 26 at the Seattle Center. The Fan Celebration is expected to serve as a destination for the, estimated, 750,000 visitors who […]
