Behind airplane assembly lines: Electroimpact quietly shapes modern aviation
MUKILTEO—Tucked along the waterfront near Boeing’s Everett assembly plant, Electroimpact has quietly become one of the world’s most influential aerospace manufacturing firms, designing the massive automated systems and tooling that help assemble modern commercial aircraft and spacecraft. Founded in 1986 by mechanical engineer Peter Zieve, the Mukilteo company has grown from a small Seattle startup […]
New Workers’ Compensation Penalty Increases Hit July 1
OLYMPIA— Washington employers face higher penalties starting July 1, 2026, for violations of the state’s workers’ compensation laws as the Department of Labor & Industries applies a required inflation adjustment of 12.11 percent. The increases stem from a 2020 state law that raised long-stagnant penalty amounts for the first time in decades and ordered automatic […]
Snohomish County Parks seeks public input for Future Parks and Services Planning
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Division launched a survey today to gather input from residents. The 2026 survey is a continuation of visioning work that is revisited every six years in an effort to best serve Snohomish County park users. With an expanding population, hundreds of parks, more than 11,000 acres of open space, […]
Community Transit introduces new Route 908 connecting riders with Link light rail in Bellevue
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Community Transit is introducing the new Route 908 to better serve people who travel between the cities of Snohomish and Monroe and downtown Bellevue. Travelers on Route 908 can also easily get to Seattle by connecting to Link light rail in Bellevue. The agency is also making some other minor changes effective Saturday, June 13. Route 908 replaces Route 424 Construction may impact bus departure times at Canyon Park Park & Ride Eastmont Park & Ride is closing due to low usage Route […]
Edmonds College Triton Tech ROV team prepares for World Championships in Newfoundland
LYNNWOOD — While most college students spent their spring break relaxing, the Triton Tech ROV team at Edmonds College logged 60-hour weeks in the lab. Their goal: preparing for the 2026 MATE ROV (Marine Advanced Technology Education) World Championships, this June 25-27 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The team’s hard work paid off […]
