County approves ballot measure to expand Port of Everett boundary
EVERETT—On March 12, 2024, the Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a motion to place the petition by the Port of Everett for boundary enlargement on the August 2024 primary ballot. Council action follows a historic first by the Port of Everett Commission, which on December 19, 2023, unanimously passed Resolution No. 1220 directing Port staff […]
Evergreen State Fair announces 2024 Grandstand Concert Lineup
MONROE—The Evergreen State Fair has announced the Grandstand Stage concert line-up for 2024: Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on March 29, 2024. Sign up for the e-newsletter to receive a pre-sale code. Josh Turner will be performing on Monday, August 26. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $35-$60. Country singer Josh […]
South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis to retire
EVERETT—South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis has announced he will be retiring on July 1. “It has been a gift to be part of the fire service and this organization. I am extremely proud of the men and women of South County Fire who do amazing work and serve the people of southwest Snohomish County […]
Community Block Party on March 30 to celebrate opening of the Swift Orange Line
LYNNWOOD—Community Transit is celebrating the grand opening of the Swift Orange Line on March 30 and the whole community is invited to join a family-friendly, taste-tantalizing, busloads-of-fun Block Party! Whether you’re a transit enthusiast, foodie, or just looking for a fun day out, mark your calendars because you won’t want to miss this! The block […]
Hops n Drops Lynnwood closing its doors on March 29
LYNNWOOD—Hops n Drops announced the closure of its Lynnwood restaurant located at 19702 Highway 99. The restaurant will permanently close on Friday, March 29, at 10:00 p.m. “We have loved being a part of this community for the past ten years. It has helped shape us into who we are today,” said CEO, Kevin Eggen. “Although we […]
TEDxEdmondsCollege seeks speakers on ‘Rethinking Resilience’
LYNNWOOD—Edmonds College is seeking 12 speakers for its inaugural TEDxEdmondsCollege event on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Black Box Theatre. The event’s theme will be “Rethinking Resilience,” and it will feature passionate speakers who believe in the power of collective action and community support to build resilience and inspire paradigm shifts in the conversation […]
Everett police officer among 197 FBI National Academy graduates
EVERETT—Everett Chief of Police John DeRousse congratulates Lieutenant Brett Yeadon on his recent graduation as a member of the FBI National Academy. “I am honored to have the privilege to learn and gain wisdom from the finest instructors at the FBI National Academy,” said Lt. Yeadon. “I am humbled by the opportunity to represent our […]
Lynnwood condo homicide victim identified as Brandon Lloyd
LYNNWOOD—The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 32-year-old Lynnwood man who was found dead in his condominium, in February, as Brandon J Lloyd. The manner of death is deemed a homicide by “sharp force injuries” consistent with stab wounds, incised wounds, and/or chop wounds. On March 6, a 17-year-old boy was taken into custody […]
Liias’ inclusive LGBTQ+ learning bill signed into law
OLYMPIA—Legislation to ensure the stories of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians are taught in schools was signed into law Monday, March 18, by Governor Jay Inslee. Senate Bill 5462, sponsored by Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), requires school districts to adopt curriculum that covers inclusive, age-appropriate materials that tell the histories, contributions and perspectives of LGBTQ+ Washingtonians. “The contributions […]
2024 American Motorcyclist Association EnduroCross schedule announced
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Cycle City Promotions announced the 2024 schedule of the AMA EnduroCross Championship, sanctioned by American Motorcyclist Association. The indoor off-road motorcycle racing series will consist of racing in five different cities. The six-round EnduroCross schedule begins the 2024 season in a new market with Colorado Springs, Colorado playing host to the first round. For […]
