Ferguson, Reichert share public safety policies with Sheriff organization

SEATTLE—Washington Association of Sheriff’s and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Executive Director Steve Strachan sat down with gubernatorial candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert on October 16 where they addressed questions on public safety, juvenile crime, juvenile access to legal counsel, DCYF intake freeze, legislative relations, jails, federal partners, collaboration, and state oversight. The interview was not […]

Community Transit Invites New Riders to Take Public Transit

Community Transit recently launched a major service expansion, bringing more public transit options to new riders in Snohomish County. The service expansion and connections to four new light rail stations — one in Lynnwood, another in Mountlake Terrace, and two new stations in Shoreline — have sparked a renewed interest in local transit options. Many […]

South County Fire invites public to attend engine push-in ceremony

EVERETT—The public is invited to join firefighters in welcoming South County Fire’s newest fire engine to service with a traditional push-in ceremony Monday, October 21, 10 a.m. at Mariner Fire Station, 12310 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Everyone attending the ceremony will help “push” the new engine into the firehouse. This custom dates back to the […]

Marysville Schools announces upcoming meetings on potential school closures

MARYSVILLE—The Marysville School District recognizes the importance of community input and engagement in this critical decision-making process. The meetings will provide an opportunity for parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members to learn more about the factors influencing the school closures, ask questions, and share their concerns. The meetings will take place on the following […]

2024 State of the Station on October 23

EVERETT—The community is encouraged to join the State of the Station, presented by the Port of Everett, October 23, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Blue Heron Room. This annual event is a must-attend occasion, providing a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the vital work happening at Naval Station Everett (NSE). As […]

Ballot Drop Boxes open Friday for Washington’s November 5 General Election

OLYMPIA—Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots and open official ballot drop boxes by Friday, October 18, for the more than 4.9 million registered voters across Washington to participate in the November 5 General Election. Voters have the opportunity to weigh in on statewide initiative measures, presidential candidates, and state executive offices such as Governor […]

Mukilteo to hold Property Tax Public Hearing on Oct 21

MUKILTEO—Mukilteo City Council will hold a Public Hearing during a regular meeting on Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. or later, in the Mukilteo Council Chambers, at City Hall, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275, to consider two proposed Tax Levies. Materials will be made available for public viewing on the City’s website at www.mukilteowa.gov/325. […]

Mukilteo awarded $100,000 grant for digitizing permit submittals

OLYMPIA—Mukilteo among 16 cities and four counties across Washington awarded a grant by the state Department of Commerce to streamline its local building permit review processes. Mukilteo received $100,000 of the $3 million awarded to all grant recipients in September. “The City of Mukilteo transitioned to fully digital permit submittals and review on January 1, […]