Everett’s Julio Cortes: An emerging leader and role model in Snohomish County
EVERETT, Wash., May 19, 2023—Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett) of the 38th Legislative District (LD) started his first term in the house back in January, but the freshman representative has had a busy legislative session. Cortes was the primary sponsor on seven bills, with three of them being signed into law this year. “I’m thankful for […]
WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal
EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]
Altamirano-Crosby secures respected PUD Commissioner endorsement
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood Council Vice President and candidate for Snohomish County Public Utilities District (PUD), Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, thanks voters and announces endorsement from Commissioner Dr. Rebecca Wolfe. Below is her press release in its entirety: Now that the official results of the Snohomish County Primary Elections have been certified, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude […]
Everett and Mukilteo levies failing, voters strike down Port Expansion
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Statewide election results in Washington state are officially being tallied. Some races we can call early and others, we will have to wait as ballots are counted over the next several days. Overall, only 25% of the 517,543 ballots mailed have been returned and counted in Snohomish County as of August 6. Below are […]
Inslee visits key fusion energy companies in Everett to witness “world changing” endeavors
EVERETT—Governor Jay Inslee paid back-to-back visits to two key fusion energy startups on Tuesday, July 9—Helion Energy and Zap Energy both located in Everett—to see first firsthand how recently passed Substitute House Bill 1942 will pave the way for how Snohomish County, and the world at large, approaches its clean energy problem. “When you have something […]
Everett honors fallen heroes for Memorial Day at Port of Everett
EVERETT—Residents and community leaders gathered at Pacific Rim Plaza in the Port of Everett on Monday for its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony with keynote speaker Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett. “Some of them didn’t volunteer or were asked to leave their homes to fight in distant battlegrounds,” Captain Wuthier said […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman files for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby proudly announces her candidacy for District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of progressive leadership and unwavering commitment to community welfare. With a resolute dedication to accountability, sustainability, and inclusive governance, Dr. Altamirano Crosby emerges as the beacon […]
First three Let’s Go Washington initiatives pass the legislature and now law
OLYMPIA—Three of six Let’s Go Washington landmark initiatives to the legislature passed both chambers of the Washington State Senate and House on Monday, March 4, and will become law in 90 days after the Legislature adjourns on March 7—no signature by Governor Jay Inslee is needed. The three initiatives that did not receive public hearings […]
Compass Health breaks ground on Phase II of Broadway Campus Redevelopment project
EVERETT, Wash., November 3, 2023—Compass Health held a groundbreaking ceremony at its Broadway campus in Everett, Thursday, October 12, to commemorate the start of construction on Phase II of the facility’s redevelopment project—a 72,000 square-foot expansion designed to address Northwest Washington’s increasing need for behavioral health services. When the project reaches completion in Summer 2025, […]
Snohomish County delegates optimistic after returning from Paris Air Show
PARIS, France, August 2, 2023—Terry Ryan, Aerospace Economic Development Director for Snohomish County, returned from the Paris Air Show last month where he joined a team of Snohomish County delegates set on forming connections, strengthening relationships, and supporting the many Snohomish County-based aerospace companies who were featured. The Paris Air Show, which took place June […]
