Two Snohomish County sergeants strive to be an example of leadership
Snohomish County, Wash. – “Dynamite comes in small packages,” said Sergeant Chicara Chesney of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau concerning certain stigmas that may exist about women in leadership in law enforcement and corrections, a male-dominated industry. Chesney was promoted May 4 to Sergeant after serving twelve years with the Department of Corrections. […]
The Everett Jets Football Club gear up for the EPLWA Playoffs
EVERETT, Wash. – The Everett Jets Football Club (FC) were defeated, 0-1, in their last game before their regular season opener against the Bellingham United Football Club on Saturday, May 22. Due to the pandemic, the team has pushed back their regular season, playing only exhibition matches, leading into a 2021 season with 3 wins, […]
Amtrak restores daily passenger service in Washington state
SEATTLE, Wash., May 26, 2021 – Yesterday, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined by Amtrak President Stephen Gardner and staff at the Seattle King’s Street Station, celebrated the restoration of daily passenger service for all Amtrak trains traveling through Washington State. One of these lines, the Empire Builder, connects Seattle to Everett. Prior to Larsen and […]
June declared Snohomish County Farmers Market Month
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 25, 2021 – June has been declared Snohomish County Farmers Market Month by the Snohomish County Council and Snohomish County Executive, encouraging all Snohomish County residents and businesses to support local farmers and Farmers Markets in their community this summer. Snohomish County has a rich history of farming and agriculture since […]
Marysville to undergo several massive construction projects
MARYSVILLE, Wash. – The city of Marysville is undergoing several construction projects to make the city more accessible for people with disabilities. One of these is to install ADA ramps and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) at the intersection of 100th ST NE and 59th, to improve safety for crossing pedestrians. The city warns drivers […]
The Aloha Spirit is alive and well at Bobby’s Hawaiian Style Restaurant
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – The first thing Bobby Nakihei and his wife Diana noticed when they moved to Lynnwood from Honolulu was how hard it was to find an authentic Hawaiian restaurant or cuisine like they grew up loving. In 1989, the year of their relocation, there were only a couple Hawaiian restaurants in the area […]
Mukilteo residents speak out against adopting a Housing Action Plan
MUKILTIO, Wash – Residents of Mukilteo spoke out against the adoption of a Housing Action Plan, almost unanimously, during a public hearing on May 17. Out of around 20 public comments, one was in favor while the others shared concerns about their cherished city threatened by the potential of “high-density living.” “People choose to live […]
Snohomish County Festivals & Fairs: What to look forward to this season
It’s beginning to enter festival and fair season in Snohomish County and, while some events have begun their planning, many still await local and state restrictions to announce their commencement. Snohomish The Kla Ha Ya Days Festival in the city of Snohomish has begun its planning process with a scheduled carnival running from July 14-18 […]
Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Lynnwood celebrates 100 years
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – Members of the Debre Bisrat Saint Gabriel and Saint Arsema Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church gathered together, May 9, to celebrate the hundred-year anniversary of their building. The building was bought by the church in November of 2017, with the goal to not only use it for prayer but to help children learn […]
Mukilteo City Council prepares for upcoming Housing Action Plan vote
UPDATE 1:42 p.m. May 11, 2021: The Public Hearing is scheduled for the regular Mukilteo City Council Meeting on May 17 and the vote is scheduled for the June 7 regular business meeting. MUKILTEO, Wash. – BERK Consulting prepared a Mukilteo Housing Action Plan (HAP) drafted April of this year to be voted upon following […]
