COMMENTARY: What’s Being Hidden? Mayor’s Office Delays Release of Chief Barnes-Mayor Wilson Texts Until Oct 29
SEATTLE—Three weeks after a deadly mass gang-related shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival exposed major communication failures inside City Hall, the Mayor’s Office is now telling the Lynnwood Times it will take three full months to produce text messages and emails between former Police Chief Shon Barnes and Mayor Katie Wilson related to the […]
How Snohomish County Is Building a Circular Economy Through Collaboration and Industrial Symbiosis
SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) hosted a Coffee Chat on Aug. 11 focusing on turning resource challenges into competitive advantages through circular economy practices and industrial symbiosis. The virtual session, titled “Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis: From Efficiency to Opportunity” was held in partnership with 425 Business, drew business, government, education and […]
Lynnwood Council President Nick Coelho Pushes to Restrict Use of New $2.5M Public Safety Grant Funds
LYNNWOOD — The Lynnwood City Council on Monday appointed a labor leader Charles Burgess to the Public Facilities District board, adopted updated environmental regulations and a decade-long water plan, and held an extensive discussion on public safety funding that included pointed questions from Council President Nick Coelho about placing restrictions on how police should use […]
Mud Bay launches Spokane Fire Relief Drive for pets in fire-ravaged areas
OLYMPIA– Independent PNW pet retailer Mud Bay is launching a donation drive to help pets and families affected by devastating fires across Spokane-area communities. From August 12–30, customers can purchase pet food or supplies at any Mud Bay location and donate the items to Spokane-area pets in need. Mud Bay will match donated purchases up to $10,000. “When disaster disrupts a […]
Beloved California bald eagle Jackie dies at 14
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. — Jackie, the bald eagle who became an internet sensation through a live nest camera and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, died Monday, August 10, after more than three weeks of intensive medical care for a serious illness, Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed. Jackie, estimated to be […]
Fourth annual Sounds of Africa returns this Saturday at Garfield Park in Everett
EVERETT—The Washington West African Center (WAWAC) will be hosting its fourth annual Sounds of Africa festival at Garfield Park in Everett this Saturday, August 15, with authentic food, live music, a vibrant fashion show, kids and family friendly activities, resource vendors, and an unforgettable community connection. The Sounds of Africa Festival (SOAFEST) is a dynamic […]
