USDOT Unveils America’s Great Corridors of Commerce to Lease Rights-of-Way for Power Lines and Fiber
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on August 26 unveiled a voluntary federal initiative intended to turn existing highway and railroad rights-of-way into multi-use corridors for high-voltage transmission lines, fiber-optic cables, water pipelines and other utilities. USDOT said the program, named America’s Great Corridors of Commerce, would allow state transportation departments and railroads […]
AGO shares guidance for employers to comply with the Immigrant Worker Protection Act
SEATTLE—Ahead of the state Immigrant Worker Protection Act taking full effect on Oct. 1, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is providing guidance and materials to help employers meet obligations under the law. The law requires that employers inform workers within five business days when federal agents have issued a notice to conduct an inspection of […]
600 Jobs Cut in Fresh WARN Filings as Unemployment Hits 5%
OLYMPIA—Five companies notified the Washington Employment Security Department in late August and early September 2026 of plans to permanently layoff nearly 600 workers, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) filings. The notices, received between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, cover a mix of tech, manufacturing, fulfillment and casino operations and take effect […]
YWCA to feature boxing champion Laila Ali at annual fundraiser
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) brings keynote speaker Laila Ali (boxing champion, author, entrepreneur & advocate) to their Inspire Luncheon on September 24 livestreaming online and at The Westin Seattle. This year’s theme is “Together We Are Powerful,” celebrating the resiliency of their community and the teamwork required to move women, men, and families from […]
Community is the Heart of Mukilteo Parade Rolls into Town Sept 12
MUKILTEO — The Mukilteo Community Parade will roll into town at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, with a theme celebrating the city’s small-town charm. This year’s theme, “Community is the Heart of Mukilteo,” celebrates the people, history and stories that make Mukilteo unique. The annual parade is part of the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival, a three-day, […]
Behind the Scenes of Recycling!
In August, the Lynnwood Waste Reduction Team toured the Republic Services Recycling Facility and Community Learning Center in Seattle. The Seattle Learning Center is designed to educate the community, including children, on proper recycling behaviors and offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look into recycling technology and the process for different materials. The team learned more about […]
Benson Boone pays Monroe donut shop a visit before sold out Seattle show
MONROE—Singer-Songwriter sensation Benson Boone, who’s hits including ‘Beautiful Things‘ and ‘Mystical Magic‘ have topped Billboard 200 charts globally, paid a local donut shop a surprise visit during his Seattle tour date on August 4. Monroe-based donut shop, Henry’s Donuts, located at 19191 State Route 2, received a call just before closing around 4 p.m. on […]
Hobbs and Cantwell Sound the Alarm for Rural Counties: ‘Too-Lates’ Mail-in Ballots Surge 32% Statewide
SEATTLE — Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on Wednesday released county-by-county figures they said show a sharp rise in mail ballots rejected as “too lates” after the August 4 primary, and they warned that rural voters who depend on the United States Postal Service face the greatest risk […]
Shooting near Lynnwood’s Gold Park leaves 34-year-old man seriously injured
LYNNWOOD – A shooting near Lynnwood’s Gold Park left a 34-year-old man seriously injured Tuesday night. The suspect is still at large. Lynnwood Police Officers responded to a shots fired call at approximately 7:46 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, in the 6600 block of 200th Street Southwest, just down the road from Lynnwood Bowl and Skate. Upon […]
