Mayor Franklin highlights Everett’s growth, public safety, and community initiatives
EVERETT— Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin delivered her ninth annual State of the City address Wednesday, touting Everett’s economic momentum, community investments, and public safety initiatives while underscoring the city’s commitment to inclusivity and support for immigrant residents amid heightened federal immigration enforcement. Speaking at the newly renovated Everett Historic Theatre, Franklin praised the city’s workforce, […]
Mukilteo mayor praises crime drop and waterfront progress in 2026 State of the City address
MUKILTEO— Crime fell sharply, major infrastructure projects advanced and city leaders adopted a long-range financial plan in 2025, Mayor Joe Marine said in his 2026 State of the City address, on Thursday, May 5, at Mukilteo’s Rosehill Community Center — outlining a year he described as one of “significant strides” across departments and previewing waterfront, […]
Unlock Small Business Success at Business Builder Expo
LYNNWOOD—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC), in partnership with the Washington Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will host the Business Builder Expo, the premier event in the North Puget Sound for entrepreneurs looking to kickstart, scale, or grow their businesses. Presented by the City of Lynnwood, and in partnership with The District – Lynnwood, US Bank, […]
Boeing Awards $100,000 to YMCA of Snohomish County STEM Programs
EVERETT—The YMCA of Snohomish County has been awarded a $100,000 Global Engagement Grant from Boeing to sustain and expand hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs for youth and teens across the county. This funding builds on an earlier Boeing investment that helped launch the Y’s STEM programs. With time, experience, and community feedback, […]
USDA orders 37 million pounds of frozen food sold at Kroger and Trader Joe’s recalled
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a Portland, Ore., establishment, is expanding its Feb. 19, 2026, recall of frozen not ready-to-eat (NRTE) chicken products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Tuesday, March 3. Ajinomoto is recalling approximately 33,617,045 additional pounds […]
From Gray to Green: Janet Pope unveils Lynnwood’s new $570M City Center Vision
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (The District) unveiled an ambitious master plan Monday to revitalize City Center, proposing a $570 million redevelopment of 13 acres into a mixed-use destination featuring a hotel, workforce housing, retail spaces, childcare and lush public greenspaces. The project, presented by Executive Director Janet Pope to the City Council, […]
