Learn hands-only CPR during National CPR-AED Awareness Week
SEATTLE—In recognition of National CPR-AED Awareness Week, June 1-7, Medic One Foundation is urging the public to learn hands-only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This crucial campaign aims to combat the public health crisis of sudden cardiac arrest, which claims nearly 1,000 lives every day in the United States. “When […]
1-year-old Lynnwood fatally struck by vehicle
LYNNWOOD—Tragedy struck a Lynnwood family on Thursday after their 1-year-old child was involved in a fatal collision. Around 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30, Sheriff’s Office deputies and Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal collision in the 13900 block of Beverly Park Road. When deputies arrived, aid was on scene […]
Washington’s elderly have lost over $96 million to fraud
New research has revealed that Washington has lost over $96 million to elderly fraud, ranking 11th worse in the United States. The state had a total of 2,335 elderly fraud victims, averaging 131.1 victims per 100,000 elderly residents. The state reported a loss of $96,213,728 for this age group, the equivalent of $41,205 lost per […]
T-Mobile acquires UScellular Wireless operations
BELLEVUE—T-Mobile and UScellular on May 28 announced that T-Mobile has agreed to acquire substantially all of UScellular’s wireless operations. This includes UScellular’s wireless customers and stores, as well as certain specified spectrum assets. T-Mobile will pay approximately $4.4 billion for the assets being acquired from UScellular in the transaction in a combination of cash and […]
DelBene delivers $850,000 for Main Street Revitalization in Mountlake Terrace
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—Representative Suzan DelBene (WA-01) presented the City of Mountlake Terrace with an $850,000 check to complete Phase Two of its Main Street revitalization project. DelBene secured the investment in the FY24 federal funding package. S Phase Two of the Mountlake Terrace revitalization project is designed to create a more accessible and well-connected community, with a focus […]
Camp Fire Snohomish County raises over $162,000 for youth
EVERETT—Camp Fire Snohomish County hosted their 29th annual auction fundraiser on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Hotel Indigo on the Everett Waterfront. Over 160 guests rolled the dice and attended the Monopoly-themed auction, raising over $162,000. The event featured a playful and engaging Monopoly themed atmosphere, turning the evening into a high-stakes game of […]
Tulalip among seven tribes awarded federal funding to protect environment
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced on May 22, that the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced $39.4 million in funding for nine projects in the State of Washington to remove fish passage barriers like small dams and culverts, open salmon and steelhead migration routes, and allow more salmon to return to their […]
Shoreline street restrictions and closures for Lynnwood Link construction
SHORELINE—Construction Crews working on the Lynnwood Link Extension will be performing nighttime lane restrictions on westbound NE 175th Street starting Tuesday, May 28, and from Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 2, Sound Transit will be performing a weekend road closure of NE 185th St from 5th Ave NE to 8th Ave NE. Westbound NE […]
Fare inspections at Link stations begin June 3
PUGET SOUND—Sound Transit is introducing a new fare inspection process in which Fare Ambassadors will check passengers for proof of payment at Link stations. The first phase of the rollout will begin on Monday, June 3. Fare Ambassadors will continue to conduct fare checks on board Link and Sounder trains. Fare Ambassadors will conduct fare […]
Mukilteo councilman announces run for state office
MUKILTEO—Jason Moon, a Democrat, announces his candidacy for the position of State Representative for the 21st District against incumbent Strom Peterson (D-Edmonds). Below is his press release in its entirety. I am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of State Representative for the 21st District (D). Like many of you, I have noticed […]
