24 Hour Fitness rises from the ashes of pandemic-led bankruptcy
CARLSBAD, Calif., December 15, 2022—Gym industry giant 24 Hour Fitness, like many health clubs, was hit hard by pandemic restrictions in 2020 that resulted in the closure of over 100 locations and the company filing bankruptcy that same year. However, 24 Hour Fitness was far from throwing in the towel. By December of 2021, the […]
Award winning Lynnwood-based actor Jon Meggison to make theatrical debut
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2022—Lynnwood-based actor Jon Meggison hit the ground running when he began his acting career in January 2020, working through the challenges of the pandemic, self-promoting, and quickly landing roles in films alongside big names like Eric Roberts and Stephen Sorrentino. Within his first year, he acted in 10 films and four […]
Mill Creek becomes first city in county to condemn antisemitism
MILL CREEK, Wash., December 14, 2022—Following the example of Snohomish County Government and the City of Bellevue, Mill Creek adopted a proclamation condemning antisemitism at its Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 13, making it the first city in Snohomish County to do so. The city also established Juneteenth as an observed holiday, discussed budget amendments, necessary […]
Vaughn’s Teaching Farm returns this holiday season, bigger, and better than ever
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 13, 2022—Rachel Vaughn of Vaughn’s Teaching Farm and Kitchen, begins each day at 8 a.m. making a mash of beet pulp, molasses, and hot water for her goat’s breakfast. The goats are old and “creak when they walk,” Vaughn said, but the children still love them at the petting zoo. Vaughn then […]
Armed man in County courthouse has Everett in lockdown
UPDATE [December 12, 4:04 p.m.] Suspect was taken into custody approximately 3:30 p.m. without incident. There were no injuries and he did not resist arrest. The courthouse remains closed to the public at this time. The suspect was a 32-year-old male from Woodinville. Everett Police, Swat Team 1, and Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office successfully negotiated […]
Paine Field employees gain esteemed AAAE certifications
EVERETT, December 10, 2022—Three Paine Field Airport employees have received esteemed certifications from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within recent months including Joshua Marcy, Deputy Airport Director, who earned his Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) – one of the AAAE’s highest, and most difficult, certifications to acquire. The airport now has 18 employees who […]
South Carolina set to lead 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 10, 2022—The Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to approve a drastic change to the 2024 presidential nominating calendar on Friday, December 2, which would make South Carolina the first state to hold a primary. If approved by the rest of the DNC membership, South Carolina’s primary would be held February 3, followed […]
Executive Somers visits Japan to form investment opportunities for County
JAPAN, December 9, 2022—Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Neepaporn “A” Boungjaktha, Executive Director of Economic Development for Snohomish County, traveled to Japan last month to meet with government officials and businesses to form relationships and future investment opportunities in both Japan as well as the county. The trip was part of the International Leadership […]
Foundation for Edmonds School District teams up with LPD
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 7, 2022—The Lynnwood Police Department is partnering with the Edmonds School District for a Books and Snacks Drive on Monday, December 12, collecting books and food from several drop off sites around the city for Nourishing Network and the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. Those interested in donating to the upcoming […]
Stanley Warp: Remembering a World War II Hero
On Sunday, December 7, 1941, Stanley Warp and some friends were skiing down Mount Rainier’s gorgeous Paradise slopes without a worry on their minds until they heard the announcement on the radio: Pearl Harbor had been attacked by the Axis. That morning, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the United States at Naval Station […]
